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The Giant Ferris Wheel (Riesenrad) in the Prater is a landmark of Vienna. For what occasion was it built in 1897?
In the exam (German)
Das Riesenrad im Prater ist ein Wahrzeichen Wiens. Aus welchem Anlass wurde es 1897 errichtet?
- aFor the World Exhibition that took place in the Prater in 1873Für die Weltausstellung, die 1873 im Prater stattfand
- bFor the 50th anniversary of Emperor Franz Joseph's reignFür das 50-jährige Thronjubiläum von Kaiser Franz JosephCorrect answer
- cFor the opening of the Ringstraße by Emperor Franz JosephZur Eröffnung der Ringstraße durch Kaiser Franz Joseph
- dIn memory of the Congress of Vienna of 1814 and 1815Zur Erinnerung an den Wiener Kongress der Jahre 1814 und 1815
Why?
The Giant Ferris Wheel was built in the Prater in 1897 for the year 1898, when Emperor Franz Joseph had been reigning for 50 years. The World Exhibition, the Congress of Vienna and the opening of the Ringstraße had all taken place many years before.
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