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GENERAL QUESTION · 181

Geschichte & Verantwortung · BAMF 07.05.2025

What did Willy Brandt want to express with his kneeling in 1970 in the former Jewish ghetto in Warsaw?

Official German wording

Was wollte Willy Brandt mit seinem Kniefall 1970 im ehemaligen jüdischen Ghetto in Warschau ausdrücken?

GENERAL QUESTION 181: What did Willy Brandt want to express with his kneeling in 1970 in the former Jewish ghetto in Warsaw?
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Answer options

  1. A
    He submitted to the former Allies.
  2. B
    He asked Poland and the Polish Jews for forgiveness.Correct answer
  3. C
    He showed his humility before the Warsaw Pact.
  4. D
    He said a prayer at the grave of the Unknown Soldier.

EDITORIAL LEARNING AID

Why is this answer correct?

For the “Leben in Deutschland” test, connect “He asked Poland and the Polish Jews for forgiveness.” with the meaning of the question. This is the answer marked as correct in the official key. “He submitted to the former Allies.” is not part of the solution and points to a different issue. Learn the key term together with the complete correct answer instead of memorising only its letter.

This translation and explanation are editorial learning aids. The official German wording and answer key govern the examination.

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Official BAMF question catalogue dated 7 May 2025. BAMF

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