Naturalization test for Bavaria

If you live in Bavaria, you’ll need to pass the German naturalization test for Bavaria. This test is also called Einbürgerungstest or Leben in Deutschland test and required for naturalization and some visa processes. The German questions and answers and corresponding English translations on Vasistdas.de are based on the actual test and are tailored to Bavaria (Bayern). However, the German naturalization test for Bavaria practice test on our site is solely for preparation. For the official test, you must schedule an appointment with your local VHS (Volkshochschule) or a private institution offering German courses in Bavaria.

For more details on the German Citizenship Test, check out our guide on Naturalization test in Germany. If you want to take the citizenship test for Bavaria or apply for citizenship, official page of the City of Munich here will help you along the way.

In addition, don’t forget to plan your vacations by taking a look at the holidays in Bavaria.

Bavaria citizenship test in English

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You will encounter 33 questions in this quiz. Out of these 33 questions, 30 are general questions about Germany, while 3 are specifically tailored for the state of Bayern.

In this test, you must select the correct answer from four options for each question. To apply for citizenship, you need to answer at least 17 out of 33 questions correctly.

You must complete the test within 60 minutes.

When you take the official citizenship test in Germany, you will only see the questions and answers in German.

Question catalog update date: 25.06.2024

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English

Who can citizens in Germany not directly elect? 

A) Members of the European Parliament 

B) The Federal President 

C) State Parliament Members 

D) Bundestag Members 


German (Original)

Wen kann man als Bürger / Bürgerin in Deutschland nicht direkt wählen?

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English

The collaboration of parties to form a government in Germany is called... 

A) Unity 

B) Coalition 

C) Ministry 

D) Faction 


German (Original)

Die Zusammenarbeit von Parteien zur Bildung einer Regierung nennt man in Deutschland …

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English

What is an example of antisemitic behavior? 

A) Attending a Jewish festival 

B) Criticizing the Israeli government 

C) Denying the Holocaust 

D) Playing football against Jews 


German (Original)

Was ist ein Beispiel für antisemitisches Verhalten?

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English

Who pays social insurance in Germany? 

A) Employers and employees 

B) Only employees 

C) All citizens 

D) Only employers 


German (Original)

Wer bezahlt in Deutschland die Sozialversicherungen?

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English

In Germany, the last four weeks before Christmas are called 

A) the Day of Repentance and Prayer 

B) Thanksgiving  

C) Advent season  

D) All Saints' Day 


German (Original)

In Deutschland nennt man die letzten vier Wochen vor Weihnachten …

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English

Which coat of arms belongs to the Free State of Bavaria? 

A) 1

B) 2

C) 3

D) 4


German (Original)

Welches Wappen gehört zum Freistaat Bayern?

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English

A judge in Germany is a member of the ... 

A) Judiciary.

B) Executive. 

C) Operational. 

D) Legislative. 


German (Original)

Ein Richter / eine Richterin in Deutschland gehört zur …

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English

Pentecost is a … 

A) Christian holiday. 

B) German day of remembrance. 

C) International day of mourning. 

D) Bavarian tradition. 


German (Original)

Pfingsten ist ein …

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English

A man wants to catch up on his high school diploma at the age of 30 in Germany. Where can he do this? To ... 

A) a university 

B) an evening school 

C) a secondary school 

D) a private university 


German (Original)

Ein Mann möchte mit 30 Jahren in Deutschland sein Abitur nachholen. Wo kann er das tun? An …

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English

Elections in Germany are free. What does this mean? 

A) You are allowed to accept money if you vote for a specific candidate. 

B) Only people who have never been in prison are allowed to vote. 

C) The voter must not be influenced or forced to cast a certain vote, and should not suffer any disadvantages because of their vote. 

D) All eligible voters are required to vote. 


German (Original)

Wahlen in Deutschland sind frei. Was bedeutet das?

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English

Members of parliament who are elected by citizens are called … 

A) Representatives.

B) Chancellors. 

C) Ambassadors. 

D) Prime Ministers. 


German (Original)

Parlamentsmitglieder, die von den Bürgern und Bürgerinnen gewählt werden, nennt man …

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English

Which country was not an "Allied Occupation Power" in Germany? 

A) USA 

B) Soviet Union 

C) France 

D) Japan 


German (Original)

Welches Land war keine „Alliierte Besatzungsmacht“ in Deutschland?

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English

What was the "Stasi"? 

A) The secret service in the "Third Reich" 

B) A famous German memorial site 

C) The secret service of the GDR 

D) A German sports club during World War II 


German (Original)

Was war die „Stasi“?

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English

German laws prohibit... 

A) Freedom of expression for residents. 

B) Petitions by citizens. 

C) Freedom of assembly for residents. 

D) Discrimination of citizens by the state. 


German (Original)

Die deutschen Gesetze verbieten …

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English

Which country is a neighboring country of Germany? 

A) Spain 

B) Bulgaria 

C) Norway 

D) Luxembourg 


German (Original)

Welches Land ist ein Nachbarland von Deutschland?

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English

What do you automatically pay in Germany if you are permanently employed? 

A) Social insurance 

B) Social assistance 

C) Child benefit 

D) Housing benefit 


German (Original)

Was bezahlt man in Deutschland automatisch, wenn man fest angestellt ist?

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English

How were the occupation zones of Germany distributed after 1945? 

A) 1=Great Britain, 2=Soviet Union, 3=France, 4=USA 

B) 1=Soviet Union, 2=Great Britain, 3=USA, 4=France 

C) 1=Great Britain, 2=Soviet Union, 3=USA, 4=France 

D) 1=Great Britain, 2=USA, 3=Soviet Union, 4=France 


German (Original)

Wie waren die Besatzungszonen Deutschlands nach 1945 verteilt?

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English

In Germany, people are allowed to openly speak out against the government because … 

A) Religious freedom applies here. 

B) People pay taxes. 

C) People have the right to vote.

D) Freedom of speech applies here. 


German (Original)

In Deutschland dürfen Menschen offen etwas gegen die Regierung sagen, weil …

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English

How many years ago was there the first Jewish community in the area of present-day Germany? 

A) About 300 years ago 

B) About 700 years ago 

C) About 1150 years ago 

D) About 1700 years ago 


German (Original)

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

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English

Where do you first have to go in Germany if you want to get married? 

A) to the residents' registration office 

B) to the public order office 

C) to the employment agency 

D) to the registry office 


German (Original)

Wohin muss man in Deutschland zuerst gehen, wenn man heiraten möchte?

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English

The abbreviation "Stasi" was used in the GDR ... 

A) the Parliament. 

B) the Ministry of State Security. 

C) a ruling party. 

D) the Ministry of National Education. 


German (Original)

Mit der Abkürzung „Stasi“ meinte man in der DDR …

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English

With which words does the German national anthem begin? 

A) "Peoples, listen to the signals …" 

B) "Unity and justice and freedom …" 

C) "Joyful, beautiful spark of the gods …" 

D) "Germany, united fatherland …" 


German (Original)

Mit welchen Worten beginnt die deutsche Nationalhymne?

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English

What are the colors of the state flag of Bavaria? 

A) blue-white-red

B) white-blue

C) green-white-red

D) black-yellow


German (Original)

Welche Farben hat die Landesflagge von Bayern?

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English

What does the abbreviation CDU mean in Germany? 

A) Christian German Union 

B) Club of German Entrepreneurs 

C) Christian German Environmental Protection 

D) Christian Democratic Union 


German (Original)

Was bedeutet die Abkürzung CDU in Deutschland?

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English

When the parliament of a German federal state is elected, it is called a … 

A) Local election 

B) State election 

C) European election 

D) Federal election 


German (Original)

Wenn das Parlament eines deutschen Bundeslandes gewählt wird, nennt man das …

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English

What is the name of the parliament for all of Germany? 

A) Federal Assembly 

B) People's Chamber 

C) Bundestag 

D) Federal Court of Justice 


German (Original)

Wie heißt das Parlament für ganz Deutschland?

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English

In Germany, married couples are allowed to divorce. Usually, they must observe the "separation year." What does this mean? 

A) The divorce process takes one year. 

B) The spouses must be married for one year before divorce is possible. 

C) The visitation rights for the children last for one year. 

D) The spouses must live separately for at least one year before divorce is possible. 


German (Original)

In Deutschland dürfen Ehepaare sich scheiden lassen. Meistens müssen sie dazu das „Trennungsjahr“ einhalten. Was bedeutet das?

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English

Who did the GDR belong to during the "Cold War"? 

A) to the Western powers 

B) on the Warsaw Pact 

C) to NATO 

D) on the non-aligned states 


German (Original)

Zu wem gehörte die DDR im „Kalten Krieg“?

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English

Who is eligible to become a member of the approximately 40 Jewish Maccabi sports clubs? 

A) Only Germans 

B) Only Israelis 

C) Only religious individuals 

D) All people 


German (Original)

Wer darf bei den rund 40 jüdischen Makkabi-Sportvereinen Mitglied werden?

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English

For how many years is the state parliament in Bavaria elected? 

A) 3

B) 4

C) 5

D) 6


German (Original)

Für wie viele Jahre wird der Landtag in Bayern gewählt?

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English

In Germany, parents can decide until their child reaches the age of 14 whether the child will participate in 

A) History classes

B) Religious education classes. 

C) Politics classes. 

D) Language classes.


German (Original)

In Deutschland können eltern bis zum 14. Lebensjahr ihres Kindes entscheiden, ob es in der Schule am

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English

What is the Bundeswehr? 

A) The German police 

B) A German port 

C) A German citizens' initiative 

D) The German army 


German (Original)

Was ist die Bundeswehr?

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English

What are the heads of government of most federal states in Germany called? 

A) First Minister

B) Prime Minister

C) Senator

D) Minister President


German (Original)

Wie werden die Regierungschefs / Regierungschefinnen der meisten Bundesländer in Deutschland genannt?

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Please note: The English translations included in the German naturalization test for Bavaria are provided solely to assist your understanding. The official test will not contain questions and answers in English. The questions and answers for the German naturalization test for Bavaria on this site are sourced from the official website of the German Federal Office for Migration and Refugees and translated into English. If you wish to take the Leben in Deutschland test for a different state in Germany, please return to our states page.

More about the Free State of Bavaria (Bayern)

Before diving into the questions and answers for the German naturalization test in Bavaria, let’s take a moment to get to know the state. Bavaria, with its capital in Munich, is Germany’s largest state by area. Besides Munich, other major cities include Nuremberg, Augsburg, Regensburg, Ingolstadt, Bamberg, and Würzburg. Bavaria spans approximately 70,500 square kilometers and is home to around 12 million people, located in the southeastern part of the country. Munich is not only the largest city in Bavaria but also the third-largest city in Germany.

Bavaria shares borders with the German states of Baden-Württemberg, Hesse, Thuringia, and Saxony, as well as with the Czech Republic and Austria. The state is renowned for its cheeses, and it’s not uncommon to see people discussing and debating the various types of cheese in Bavaria. The region is also famous for its pastries, making it a popular stop for tourists eager to sample local specialties. Each year, Munich hosts the “Oktoberfest,” where people gather for two weeks of celebration, enjoying traditional foods and festivities.

Bavaria is also home to some of the world’s most famous brands, including BMW, Audi, MAN, Adidas, and Siemens, establishing it as one of the world’s major industrial hubs. Enjoy your experience with the citizenship test for Bavaria!