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 abbreviation DDR mean? 

A) Third German Radio 

B) The German Republic 

C) Third German Republic 

D) German Democratic Republic 


German (Original)

Was bedeutet die Abkürzung DDR?

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English

On October 3, Germany celebrates German Day ... 

A) unit. 

B) Nation. 

C) Federal States. 

D) Cities. 


German (Original)

Am 3. Oktober feiert man in Deutschland den Tag der Deutschen …

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English

In Germany, volunteer election assistants help with elections. What is one of their duties? 

A) They assist children and elderly people with voting. 

B) They write cards and letters indicating the polling station. 

C) They provide interim results to journalists. 

D) They count the votes after the election. 


German (Original)

In Deutschland helfen ehrenamtliche Wahlhelfer und Wahlhelferinnen bei den Wahlen. Was ist eine Aufgabe von Wahlhelfern / Wahlhelferinnen?

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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

What did Willy Brandt want to express with his kneeling in 1970 at the former Jewish ghetto in Warsaw? 

A) He submitted to the former Allies. 

B) He asked for forgiveness from Poland and the Polish Jews. 

C) He showed his humility before the Warsaw Pact. 

D) He said a prayer at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. 


German (Original)

Was wollte Willy Brandt mit seinem Kniefall 1970 im ehemaligen jüdischen Ghetto in Warschau ausdrücken?

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English

To participate in democratic elections in Germany is ...

A) a duty.

B) a right.

C) a compulsion.

D) a burden.


German (Original)

An demokratischen Wahlen in Deutschland teilzunehmen ist …

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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

Which country is a neighboring country of Germany? 

A) Finland 

B) Denmark 

C) Norway 

D) Sweden 


German (Original)

Welches Land ist ein Nachbarland von Deutschland?

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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

You want to end your employment relationship with a company in Germany. What should you consider? 

A) salary payments

B) The working hours

C) the notice period

D) the insurance obligation


German (Original)

Sie möchten bei einer Firma in Deutschland Ihr Arbeitsverhältnis beenden. Was müssen Sie beachten?

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English

The German federal states participate in federal legislation through ...

A) the Federal Council.

B) the Federal Assembly.

C) the Bundestag.

D) the Federal Government.


German (Original)

Die deutschen Bundesländer wirken an der Gesetzgebung des Bundes mit durch …

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English

What is the basis for Germany's special responsibility towards Israel?

A) From membership in the European Union (EU)

B) From the Nazi crimes against Jews

C) From the Basic Law of the Federal Republic of Germany

D) From Christian tradition


German (Original)

Woraus begründet sich Deutschlands besondere Verantwortung für Israel?

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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 form of government does Germany have? 

A) Monarchy

B) Dictatorship

C) Republic

D) Principality


German (Original)

Was für eine Staatsform hat 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

The Bundestag election in Germany is the election ... 

A) of the Federal Chancellor. 

B) the parliaments of the federal states. 

C) of the Parliament for Germany. 

D) of the Federal President of Germany. 


German (Original)

Die Bundestagswahl in Deutschland ist die Wahl …

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English

What does the abbreviation CSU mean in Germany? 

A) Christian Secure Union 

B) Christian Southern German Union 

C) Christian social entrepreneur federation 

D) Christian Social Union 


German (Original)

Was bedeutet die Abkürzung CSU in Deutschland?

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English

What is the flag of the European Union? 

A) 1

B) 2

C) 3

D) 4


German (Original)

Welche ist die Flagge der Europäischen Union?

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English

You bought a television in Germany. At home, you unpack the television, but it does not work. The television is defective. What can you do? 

A) Write a complaint

B) Return the television

C) Exchange the device without permission

D) Extend the warranty


German (Original)

Sie haben in Deutschland einen Fernseher gekauft. Zu Hause packen Sie den Fernseher aus, doch er funktioniert nicht. Der Fernseher ist kaputt. Was können Sie machen?

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English

What is Germany not? 

A) a democracy 

B) a constitutional state 

C) a monarchy

D) a welfare state 


German (Original)

Was ist Deutschland nicht?

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English

In Germany, a mayor is … 

A) the head of a school. 

B) the chief of a bank. 

C) the head of a municipality. 

D) the chairperson of a party. 


German (Original)

In Deutschland ist ein Bürgermeister / eine Bürgermeisterin …

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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 are the colors of the state flag of Berlin? 

A) blue-white-red

B) white-red

C) green-white-red

D) black-gold


German (Original)

Welche Farben hat die Landesflagge von Berlin?

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English

Mrs. Seger is expecting a child. What must she do to receive parental leave benefits? 

A) She must write to her health insurance provider. 

B) She must submit an application to the parental leave benefits office. 

C) She does not need to do anything, as she will automatically receive parental leave benefits. 

D) She must request permission from the employment office. 


German (Original)

Frau Seger bekommt ein Kind. Was muss sie tun, um Elterngeld zu erhalten?

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English

In Germany, state power is divided. Which state authority does a judge work for? For the ... 

A) Judiciary. 

B) Executive. 

C) Press. 

D) Legislative. 


German (Original)

In Deutschland wird die Staatsgewalt geteilt. Für welche Staatsgewalt arbeitet ein Richter / eine Richterin? Für die …

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English

From which country did most migrants come to Germany? 

A) Italy 

B) Poland 

C) Morocco 

D) Turkey 


German (Original)

Aus welchem Land sind die meisten Migranten / Migrantinnen nach Deutschland gekommen?

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English

Where do you have to register when you move in Germany? 

A) at the Residents' Registration Office 

B) at the registry office 

C) at the public order office 

D) at the trade office 


German (Original)

Wo müssen Sie sich anmelden, wenn Sie in Deutschland umziehen?

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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

A democratic state governed by the rule of law does not include that … 

A) People can express criticism of the government. 

B) Citizens are allowed to demonstrate peacefully. 

C) People are arrested by a private police force without reason. 

D) Someone commits a crime and is therefore arrested. 


German (Original)

Zu einem demokratischen Rechtsstaat gehört es nicht, dass …

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English

What did the term "Iron Curtain" stand for? For the isolation … 

A) of the Warsaw Pact against the West. 

B) of Northern Germany against Southern Germany. 

C) of Nazi Germany against the Allies. 

D) of Europe against the USA. 


German (Original)

Wofür stand der Ausdruck „Eiserner Vorhang“? Für die Abschottung …

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English

Where can you get information about political topics in Berlin? 

A) at the municipal regulatory office

B) at the churches

C) at the consumer advice center

D) at the State Agency for Civic Education


German (Original)

Wo können Sie sich in Berlin über politische Themen informieren?

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English

On what legal basis was the State of Israel founded? 

A) A resolution of the United Nations 

B) A decision of the Zionist Congress 

C) A proposal by the Federal Government 

D) A proposal by the USSR 


German (Original)

Auf welcher rechtlichen Grundlage wurde der Staat Israel gegründet?

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English

How many federal states does the Federal Republic of Germany have? 

A) 14

B) 15

C) 16

D) 17


German (Original)

Wie viele Bundesländer hat die Bundesrepublik Deutschland?

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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.