Welcher deutsche Staat hatte eine schwarz-rot-goldene Flagge mit Hammer, Zirkel und Ährenkranz?
Which German state had a black-red-gold flag with a hammer, compass and wreath of ears?
Note: The official German citizenship test is conducted in German only. Questions follow the BAMF catalog of 07.05.2025; some answers may change after elections or new legislation. Ankommo is not affiliated with BAMF.
Explanation
The flag of the GDR (German Democratic Republic) featured black, red, and gold with a hammer, compass, and wheat sheaf, symbolizing the connection between the workers' and farmers' movements. These symbols represented socialism and the ideology of the GDR, which differed from the Federal Republic of Germany, which had a different flag and political orientation. The use of this flag was an expression of national identity and the political ideals of the GDR during its existence from 1949 to 1990.
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