Naturalization test for Berlin

If you are residing in the state of Berlin, you must complete the German naturalization test in Berlin (Einbürgerungstest), also known as Leben in Deutschland test, as part of the requirements for citizenship and some visa processes. The German and English questions and answers on Vasistdas.de are reflective of the actual exam and are customized for the state you select. The citizenship test for Berlin on our site is intended for practice purposes only. To take the official test, you will need to book an appointment at your local VHS (Volkshochschule) or a certified language school in Berlin.

For more detailed information about the German Citizenship Test, take a look at our guide at Naturalization test in Germany. And in case you plan to apply for naturalization in Berlin, the official web site will help you along the way.

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

Berlin 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 Berlin.

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

What does the German Basic Law prohibit? 

A) Military service

B) Forced labor

C) free choice of profession

D) Working abroad


German (Original)

Was verbietet das deutsche Grundgesetz?

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English

Who is called the "Chancellor of German Unity"? 

A) Gerhard Schröder

B) Helmut Kohl

C) Konrad Adenauer

D) Helmut Schmidt


German (Original)

Wer wird als „Kanzler der Deutschen Einheit“ bezeichnet?

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English

When was the "economic miracle" in the Federal Republic of Germany? 

A) 40's 

B) 50's 

C) 70's 

D) 80's 


German (Original)

Wann war in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland das „Wirtschaftswunder“?

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English

When were the National Socialists in power in Germany with Adolf Hitler? 

A) 1918 to 1923 

B) 1932 to 1950 

C) 1933 to 1945 

D) 1945 to 1989 


German (Original)

Wann waren die Nationalsozialisten mit Adolf Hitler in Deutschland an der Macht?

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English

Which federal state is a city-state? 

A) Berlin

B) Saarland

C) Brandenburg

D) Hessen


German (Original)

Welches Bundesland ist ein Stadtstaat?

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English

Why are there more than one party in a democracy? 

A) Because it represents the diverse opinions of citizens 

B) To limit corruption in politics 

C) To prevent political demonstrations 

D) To stimulate economic competition 


German (Original)

Warum gibt es in einer Demokratie mehr als eine Partei?

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English

What does "rule of law" mean in Germany? 

A) The state is always right. 

B) There are only right-wing parties. 

C) The citizens decide on the laws. 

D) The state must adhere to the laws. 


German (Original)

Was bedeutet „Rechtsstaat“ in Deutschland?

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English

What is the minimum percentage of second votes that parties must receive in order to be elected to the German Bundestag?

A) 3 %

B) 4 %

C) 5 %

D) 6 %


German (Original)

Wie viel Prozent der Zweitstimmen müssen Parteien mindestens bekommen, um in den Deutschen Bundestag gewählt zu werden?

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English

At what age can you vote in local elections (election of the district assembly) in Berlin? 

A) 14

B) 16

C) 18

D) 20


German (Original)

Ab welchem Alter darf man in Berlin bei Kommunalwahlen (Wahl der Bezirksverordnetenversammlung) wählen?

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English

Where does the German Chancellor spend the most time? He/she is most frequently ... 

A) in Bonn, because the Federal Chancellery and the Bundestag are located there. 

B) in Meseberg Castle, the guest house of the Federal Government, to receive state guests. 

C) at Schloss Bellevue, the official residence of the Federal President, to receive state guests. 

D) in Berlin, because the Federal Chancellery and the Bundestag are located there. 


German (Original)

Wo hält sich der deutsche Bundeskanzler / die deutsche Bundeskanzlerin am häufigsten auf? Am häufigsten ist er / sie …

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English

In which military alliance was the GDR a member? 

A) in NATO 

B) in the Rhine Confederation 

C) in the Warsaw Pact 

D) in the European Alliance 


German (Original)

In welchem Militärbündnis war die DDR Mitglied?

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English

Who is usually elected as the President of the German Bundestag? 

A) The oldest member of parliament 

B) The prime minister of the largest federal state 

C) A former Federal Chancellor 

D) One MEP / one MEP from the strongest political group 


German (Original)

Wer wird meistens zum Präsidenten / zur Präsidentin des Deutschen Bundestages gewählt?

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English

What is the coat of arms of the Federal Republic of Germany? 

A) 1

B) 2

C) 3

D) 4


German (Original)

Welches ist das Wappen der Bundesrepublik Deutschland?

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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

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

A) 3

B) 4

C) 5

D) 6


German (Original)

Für wie viele Jahre wird das Landesparlament in Berlin gewählt?

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English

Who constitutes the German Bundesrat? 

A) The members of the Bundestag 

B) The ministers of the federal government 

C) The government representatives of the federal states 

D) The party members 


German (Original)

Wer bildet den deutschen Bundesrat?

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English

How many occupation zones were there in Germany after the Second World War? 

A) 3

B) 4

C) 5

D) 6


German (Original)

Wie viele Besatzungszonen gab es in Deutschland nach dem Zweiten Weltkrieg?

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English

Which organ is not one of the constitutional organs of Germany? 

A) the Bundesrat 

B) the President of the Federal Republic of Germany 

C) the citizens' meeting 

D) the government 


German (Original)

Welches Organ gehört nicht zu den Verfassungsorganen Deutschlands?

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English

Which ballot paper would be valid in a Bundestag election? 

A) 1

B) 2

C) 3

D) 4


German (Original)

Welcher Stimmzettel wäre bei einer Bundestagswahl gültig?

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English

Who elects the German Federal Chancellor? 

A) The people 

B) The Federal Assembly 

C) The Bundestag 

D) The federal government 


German (Original)

Wer wählt den deutschen Bundeskanzler / die deutsche Bundeskanzlerin?

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English

Which right is one of the fundamental rights in Germany? 

A) The right to bear arms 

B) Vigilante justice 

C) Freedom of speech 

D) Self-administered justice 


German (Original)

Welches Recht gehört zu den Grundrechten in Deutschland?

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English

If you want to challenge an incorrect tax assessment in Germany, you must 

A) Do nothing.

B) Discard the assessment.

C) file an objection.

D) wait until a new assessment arrives.


German (Original)

Wenn Sie sich in Deutschland gegen einen falschen Steuerbescheid wehren wollen, müssen Sie …

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English

Who elects the Federal President in Germany? 

A) the Federal Assembly 

B) the Bundesrat 

C) the Federal Parliament 

D) the Federal Constitutional Court 


German (Original)

Wer wählt in Deutschland den Bundespräsidenten / die Bundespräsidentin?

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English

What do eligible voters in Germany receive before an election? 

A) A voter notification from the municipality 

B) An election permit from the Federal President 

C) A notification from the Federal Assembly 

D) A notification from the parish office 


German (Original)

Was bekommen wahlberechtigte Bürger und Bürgerinnen in Deutschland vor einer Wahl?

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English

In 1933, the National Socialists with Adolf Hitler erected a new building in Germany ... 

A) a dictatorship. 

B) a democratic state. 

C) a monarchy. 

D) a principality. 


German (Original)

Die Nationalsozialisten mit Adolf Hitler errichteten 1933 in Deutschland …

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English

The European Parliament is regularly elected, namely all ... 

A) 5 years. 

B) 6 years.

C) 7 years.

D) 8 years.


German (Original)

Das Europäische Parlament wird regelmäßig gewählt, nämlich alle …

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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

How did the Federal Republic of Germany and the GDR become one state? 

A) The Federal Republic occupied the GDR. 

B) The present five eastern federal states joined the Federal Republic of Germany. 

C) The western federal states joined the GDR. 

D) The GDR occupied the Federal Republic of Germany. 


German (Original)

Wie wurden die Bundesrepublik Deutschland und die DDR zu einem Staat?

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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

The Volkshochschule in Germany is an institution ... 

A) for religious education. 

B) for young people only. 

C) for further education. 

D) only for pensioners. 


German (Original)

Die Volkshochschule in Deutschland ist eine Einrichtung …

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English

A young woman in Germany, 22 years old, lives with her boyfriend. The woman's parents do not approve because they do not like the boyfriend. What can the parents do? 

A) They must respect their adult daughter's decision. 

B) They have the right to bring their daughter back to their home. 

C) They can go to the police and report their daughter. 

D) They look for another man for their daughter. 


German (Original)

Eine junge Frau in Deutschland, 22 Jahre alt, lebt mit ihrem Freund zusammen. Die Eltern der Frau finden das nicht gut, weil ihnen der Freund nicht gefällt. Was können die Eltern tun?

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English

What is the name of the current Federal Chancellor of Germany? 

A) Gerhard Schröder

B) Angela Merkel

C) Franziska Giffey

D) Olaf Scholz


German (Original)

Wie heißt der jetzige Bundeskanzler / die jetzige Bundeskanzlerin von Deutschland?

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English

The "Third Reich" was a... 

A) dictatorship. 

B) Democracy.

C) Monarchy. 

D) soviet republic. 


German (Original)

Das „Dritte Reich“ war eine …

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Please note: The English translations provided in the German naturalization test for Berlin are intended to help you better understand the content. The official test will not include English questions or answers. The questions and answers on our site are obtained from the official website of the German Federal Office for Migration and Refugees and have been translated into English. If you want to take the Leben in Deutschland test for another state in Germany, please visit our states page.

More about the state of Berlin

Before diving into the questions and answers for the German naturalization test for Berlin, let’s take a brief look at the state. Berlin is not only Germany’s capital but also its largest city, home to approximately 3.65 million people. It houses the federal government and parliament. Despite its vibrant service sector, Berlin has the highest unemployment rate due to its dense population.

Germany is known for its engineering prowess, and Berlin contributes to this with institutions like the “Berlin Technical University.” The city is also a hub for the arts, hosting numerous art schools and cultural institutions.

Berlin boasts a lively nightlife and a rich history that continues to attract tourists. The city is home to many historical and architectural landmarks, such as the Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag Parliament Building, Museum Island, the Berlin Wall, and Checkpoint Charlie. The Kreuzberg district, often referred to as the Turkish Quarter, is known for its large Turkish community. Now, feel free to have a look at the citizenship test for Berlin.