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 do you call in Germany the unification of members of a party in parliament? 

A) Association 

B) Council of Elders

C) Parliamentary Group

D) Opposition


German (Original)

Wie nennt man in Deutschland die Vereinigung von Abgeordneten einer Partei im Parlament?

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English

What is primarily a responsibility of the federal states in Germany? 

A) Defense policy 

B) Foreign policy 

C) Economic policy 

D) Education policy 


German (Original)

Was ist in Deutschland vor allem eine Aufgabe der Bundesländer?

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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

What was the name of the GDR's economic system? 

A) Market Economy 

B) Planned Economy 

C) Supply and demand 

D) Capitalism 


German (Original)

Wie hieß das Wirtschaftssystem der DDR?

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English

A man with dark skin is applying for a position as a waiter in a restaurant in Germany. What is an example of discrimination? He does not get the job just because … 

A) his German language skills are insufficient. 

B) he has high salary expectations. 

C) he has dark skin. 

D) he has no experience in the profession. 


German (Original)

Ein Mann mit dunkler Hautfarbe bewirbt sich um eine Stelle als Kellner in einem Restaurant in Deutschland. Was ist ein Beispiel für Diskriminierung? Er bekommt die Stelle nur deshalb nicht, weil

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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

How did World War II officially end in Europe? 

A) With the death of Adolf Hitler 

B) Through Germany's unconditional surrender 

C) With the withdrawal of the Germans from the occupied territories 

D) Through a revolution in Germany 


German (Original)

Wie endete der Zweite Weltkrieg in Europa offiziell?

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English

What is meant by the right of "freedom of movement" in Germany? 

A) One is allowed to choose their place of residence. 

B) One can change their profession.

C) One is allowed to choose a different religion.

D) One is allowed to be dressed lightly in public. 


German (Original)

Was versteht man unter dem Recht der „Freizügigkeit“ in Deutschland?

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English

Why is there a 5% threshold in the electoral law of the Federal Republic of Germany? It exists because … 

A) the programs of many small parties have many similarities. 

B) citizens may lose orientation with many small parties. 

C) many small parties complicate the formation of a government. 

D) small parties do not have enough money to pay politicians. 


German (Original)

Warum gibt es die 5 %-Hürde im Wahlgesetz der Bundesrepublik Deutschland? Es gibt sie, weil …

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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

When was the Federal Republic of Germany founded? 

A) 1939

B) 1945

C) 1949

D) 1951


German (Original)

Wann wurde die Bundesrepublik Deutschland gegründet?

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English

What does the abbreviation SPD mean? 

A) Socialist Party of Germany 

B) Social political party of Germany 

C) Social Democratic Party of Germany 

D) Social Justice Party of Germany 


German (Original)

Was bedeutet die Abkürzung SPD?

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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

It is not one of the tasks of the German Bundestag to … 

A) Draft laws 

B) Monitor the federal government 

C) Elect the Federal Chancellor 

D) Form the federal cabinet 


German (Original)

Es gehört nicht zu den Aufgaben des Deutschen Bundestages, …

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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 which demonstrations in Germany did people chant "We are the people"? 

A) During the workers' uprising in 1953 in the DDR 

B) During the demonstrations in 1968 in the Federal Republic of Germany 

C) During the anti-nuclear power demonstrations in 1985 in the Federal Republic of Germany 

D) During the Monday demonstrations in 1989 in the DDR 


German (Original)

Bei welchen Demonstrationen in Deutschland riefen die Menschen „Wir sind das Volk“?

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English 

At what age are you allowed to participate in the election to the German Bundestag in Germany? 

A) 16

B) 18

C) 21

D) 23


German (Original)

Ab welchem Alter darf man in Deutschland an der Wahl zum Deutschen Bundestag teilnehmen?

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English

What is a task of the police in Germany? 

A) Defend the country 

B) Wiretap citizens 

C) Pass laws 

D) Monitor the enforcement of laws 


German (Original)

Was ist eine Aufgabe der Polizei in Deutschland?

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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

In Germany, a child at school ... 

A) Right to unlimited free time. 

B) Freedom of choice for all subjects. 

C) Right to school fees. 

D) Obligatory attendance. 


German (Original)

In Deutschland hat ein Kind in der Schule …

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English

In which year did the National Socialists destroy synagogues and Jewish stores in Germany? 

A) 1925

B) 1930

C) 1938

D) 1945


German (Original)

In welchem Jahr zerstörten die Nationalsozialisten Synagogen und jüdische Geschäfte in Deutschland?

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English

When was the Second World War over? 

A) 1933

B) 1945

C) 1949

D) 1961


German (Original)

Wann war der Zweite Weltkrieg zu Ende?

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English

Which cities have the largest Jewish communities in Germany? 

A) Berlin and Munich 

B) Hamburg and Essen 

C) Nuremberg and Stuttgart 

D) Worms and Speyer 


German (Original)

Welche Städte haben die größten jüdischen Gemeinden in Deutschland?

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English

In Germany, juveniles from the age of 14 are of criminal age. This means: young people who are 14 years and older and violate criminal laws, ... 

A) will be punished. 

B) are treated like adults. 

C) share the punishment with their parents. 

D) will not be punished. 


German (Original)

In Deutschland sind Jugendliche ab 14 Jahren strafmündig. Das bedeutet: Jugendliche, die 14 Jahre und älter sind und gegen Strafgesetze verstoßen, …

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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

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

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

Trade unions are interest groups for … 

A) Young people. 

B) Employees. 

C) Pensioners. 

D) Employers. 


German (Original)

Gewerkschaften sind Interessenverbände der …

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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

Which one is a district of Berlin? 

A) Altona

B) Prignitz

C) Pankow

D) Mecklenburgische Seenplatte


German (Original)

Welches ist ein Bezirk von Berlin?

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English

What is the title of the head of government of the city-state of Berlin? 

A) Minister-President

B) Mayor 

C) President of the Senate 

D) Governing Mayor 


German (Original)

Wie nennt man den Regierungschef / die Regierungschefin des Stadtstaates Berlin?

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English

Who advises individuals on legal matters and represents them in court in Germany? 

A) A lawyer 

B) A judge 

C) A lay judge 

D) A public prosecutor 


German (Original)

Wer berät in Deutschland Personen bei Rechtsfragen und vertritt sie vor Gericht?

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English

At which festival do people in Germany wear colorful costumes and masks? 

A) on Rose Monday 

B) on May Day 

C) at the Oktoberfest 

D) at Whitsun 


German (Original)

Zu welchem Fest tragen Menschen in Deutschland bunte Kostüme und Masken?

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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.