GENERAL QUESTION · 59
Leben in der Demokratie · BAMF 07.05.2025
How many years ago was there a Jewish community in the territory of present-day Germany for the first time?
Official German wording
Vor wie vielen Jahren gab es erstmals eine jüdische Gemeinde auf dem Gebiet des heutigen Deutschlands?
Answer options
- Aabout 300 years ago
- Babout 700 years ago
- Cabout 1150 years ago
- Dabout 1700 years agoCorrect answer
EDITORIAL LEARNING AID
Why is this answer correct?
A Jewish community in Cologne is documented for the year 321 AD, which is around 1700 years ago. The figures in a to c are far too close to the present and are therefore incorrect.
321 AD in Cologne: the first Jewish community, around 1700 years ago.
This translation and explanation are editorial learning aids. The official German wording and answer key govern the examination.
Source
Official BAMF question catalogue dated 7 May 2025. BAMF