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288. What is the basis of Germany’s special responsibility for Israel?

Official German wording

Woraus begründet sich Deutschlands besondere Verantwortung für Israel?

  1. aus der Mitgliedschaft in der Europäischen Union (EU)
  2. aus den nationalsozialistischen Verbrechen gegen Juden
  3. aus dem Grundgesetz der Bundesrepublik Deutschland
  4. aus der christlichen Tradition

Answer options

  1. membership in the European Union (EU)
  2. the National Socialist crimes against Jews
  3. the Basic Law of the Federal Republic of Germany
  4. the Christian tradition

Correct answer

the National Socialist crimes against Jews

Explanation

Germany’s special responsibility for Israel stems from the Holocaust and the Nazi crimes against Europe’s Jews. It shapes German remembrance culture and foreign policy.

Official sources

The German questions come from the original BAMF catalog for the Einbürgerungstest and Leben in Deutschland. Translations and explanations are study aids; verify legal details in the official sources.