#59Federal institutions and partiesAuf Deutsch

Vor wie vielen Jahren gab es erstmals eine jüdische Gemeinde auf dem Gebiet des heutigen Deutschlands?

How many years ago was there a Jewish community for the first time in the area of today's Germany?

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Avor etwa 300 Jahren
Bvor etwa 700 Jahren
Cvor etwa 1150 Jahren
Dvor etwa 1700 Jahren

Explanation

The Jewish community in what is now Germany has a long history that dates back to Roman times. Around 1700 years ago, in 321 AD, Jews were legally recognized in the city of Cologne, marking the beginning of a continuous Jewish presence in Germany. This early integration and the subsequent developments are important for understanding the religious and cultural diversity in Germany and its impact on society.

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