Naturalization test for Brandenburg

If you live in Brandenburg, Germany, you must complete the German naturalization test in Brandenburg, also Leben in Deutschland test, as a requirement for citizenship and some visa processes. The German and English questions and answers on Vasistdas.de reflect the actual exam and are tailored to your selected state. Please note that the citizenship test for Brandenburg (Einbürgerungstest) on our site is for practice purposes only. To take the official test, you’ll need to schedule an appointment with your local local VHS (Volkshochschule) in Brandenburg.

For more information about the German Citizenship Test, check out our guide with this article Naturalization test in Germany. In case you want to apply for naturalization in Brandenburg, you can visit the official web site here.

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

Brandenburg 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 Brandenburg.

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

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

What is the title of the head of government in Brandenburg? 

A) First Minister / First Minister

B) Prime Minister / Prime Minister

C) Mayor

D) Minister-President / Minister-President


German (Original)

Wie nennt man den Regierungschef / die Regierungschefin in Brandenburg?

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English

How many member states does the EU have today? 

A) 21

B) 23

C) 25

D) 27


German (English)

Wie viele Mitgliedstaaten hat die EU heute?

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English

Which insurance does the long-term care insurance belong to? 

A) Social insurance 

B) Accident insurance 

C) Household insurance 

D) Liability and fire insurance 


German (Original)

Zu welcher Versicherung gehört die Pflegeversicherung?

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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

The electoral system in Germany is a … 

A) Census voting system. 

B) Three-class voting system. 

C) Majority and proportional representation system. 

D) General male voting right. 


German (Original)

Das Wahlsystem in Deutschland ist ein …

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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

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

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

What is not stated in the German Basic Law? 

A) Human dignity is inviolable. 

B) Everyone should have the same amount of money. 

C) Everyone has the right to express their opinion. 

D) All are equal before the law. 


German (Original)

Was steht nicht im Grundgesetz von 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

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

A) 3

B) 4

C) 5

D) 6


German (Original)

Für wie viele Jahre wird der Landtag in Brandenburg gewählt?

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English

In a democracy, a function of regular elections is … 

A) to force citizens to cast their vote. 

B) to allow a change of government according to the will of the majority of voters. 

C) to maintain existing laws in the country. 

D) to give more power to the poor. 


German (Original)

In einer Demokratie ist eine Funktion von regelmäßigen Wahlen, …

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English

An adult woman wants to obtain her Abitur (high school diploma) in Germany. She can do this at … 

A) A university. 

B) An evening gymnasium. 

C) A secondary school. 

D) A private university. 


German (Original)

Eine erwachsene Frau möchte in Deutschland das Abitur nachholen. Das kann sie an …

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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

What was not present in Germany during the time of National Socialism? 

A) Free elections 

B) Press censorship 

C) Arbitrary arrests 

D) Persecution of Jews 


German (Original)

Was gab es in Deutschland nicht während der Zeit des Nationalsozialismus?

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English

What happened on November 9, 1938, in Germany? 

A) With the attack on Poland, World War II begins. 

B) The National Socialists lose an election and dissolve the Reichstag. 

C) Jewish businesses and synagogues are destroyed by National Socialists and their supporters. 

D) Hitler becomes Reich President and bans all political parties. 


German (Original)

Was passierte am 9. November 1938 in Deutschland?

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English

Which is not a federal state of the Federal Republic of Germany? 

A) Alsace-Lorraine 

B) North Rhine-Westphalia 

C) Mecklenburg-Vorpommern 

D) Saxony-Anhalt 


German (Original)

Was ist kein Bundesland der Bundesrepublik Deutschland?

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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

The education of children in Germany is above all a task ... 

A) of the state. 

B) of the parents. 

C) the grandparents. 

D) of the schools. 


German (Original)

Die Erziehung der Kinder ist in Deutschland vor allem Aufgabe …

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English

In Germany, children from the age of three until they start school for the first time have a right to ... 

A) monthly pocket money. 

B) a place in a sports club. 

C) a place in a kindergarten. 

D) a vacation pass. 


German (Original)

In Deutschland haben Kinder ab dem Alter von drei Jahren bis zur Ersteinschulung einen Anspruch auf …

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English

A party in Germany aiming to establish a dictatorship is then... 

A) Tolerant. 

B) Oriented towards the rule of law. 

C) Law-abiding. 

D) Unconstitutional. 


German (Original)

Eine Partei in Deutschland verfolgt das Ziel, eine Diktatur zu errichten. Sie ist dann …

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English

Which federal state is Brandenburg? 

A) 1

B) 2

C) 3

D) 4


German (Original)

Welches Bundesland ist Brandenburg?

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English

Why do you have to declare whether you belong to a church when filing a tax return in Germany? Because … 

A) There is a church tax linked to income tax and wage tax. 

B) It is important for statistical purposes in Germany. 

C) You have to pay more taxes if you don't belong to a church. 

D) The church is responsible for the tax return. 


German (Original)

Warum muss man in Deutschland bei der Steuererklärung aufschreiben, ob man zu einer Kirche gehört oder nicht? Weil …

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English

What does not belong to the executive branch in Germany? 

A) The police 

B) The courts 

C) The tax office 

D) The ministries 


German (Original)

Was gehört in Deutschland nicht zur Exekutive?

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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

Which religion has shaped European and German culture? 

A) Hinduism 

B) Christianity 

C) Buddhism 

D) Islam 


German (Original)

Welche Religion hat die europäische und deutsche Kultur geprägt?

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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

Why is the period in the autumn of 1989 in the GDR called "The Turn"? During this time, the GDR changed politically … 

A) from a dictatorship to a democracy. 

B) from a liberal market economy to socialism. 

C) from a monarchy to social democracy. 

D) from a religious state to a communist state. 


German (Original)

Warum nennt man die Zeit im Herbst 1989 in der DDR „Die Wende“? In dieser Zeit veränderte sich die DDR politisch …

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English

What colors does the German flag have? 

A) black-red-gold 

B) red-white-black 

C) black-red-green 

D) black-yellow-red 


German (Original)

Welche Farben hat die deutsche Flagge?

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English

January 27 is an official memorial day in Germany. What does this day commemorate? 

A) The end of World War II 

B) The adoption of the Basic Law 

C) The reunification of Germany 

D) The victims of National Socialism (Day of the Liberation of Auschwitz) 


German (Original)

Der 27. Januar ist in Deutschland ein offizieller Gedenktag. Woran erinnert dieser Tag?

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English

What should you do if you are treated poorly by your contact person at a German authority? 

A) I can do nothing. 

B) I have to put up with this treatment. 

C) I threaten the person. 

D) I can file a complaint with the head of the authority. 


German (Original)

Was sollten Sie tun, wenn Sie von Ihrem Ansprechpartner / Ihrer Ansprechpartnerin in einer deutschen Behörde schlecht behandelt werden?

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English

Which of today's German states used to belong to the territory of the GDR? 

A) Hesse

B) Schleswig-Holstein

C) Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania 

D) Saarland


German (Original)

Welches heutige deutsche Bundesland gehörte früher zum Gebiet der DDR?

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Please note: The English translations provided in the German naturalization test for Brandenburg are intended to help you understand the material. The official test will not include questions and answers in English. The questions and answers on this site are sourced from the official website of the German Federal Office for Migration and Refugees and have been translated into English. If you wish to take the Leben in Deutschland test for a different state in Germany, please visit our states page.

More about the state of Brandenburg

Before exploring the questions and answers for the German naturalization test for Brandenburg, let’s briefly introduce the state. Brandenburg is located in northeastern Germany, with Potsdam as its capital. Other significant cities include Cottbus, Frankfurt (Oder), and Oranienburg. The state covers an area of 29,500 square kilometers and has a population of approximately 2.5 million.

Brandenburg shares a border with Berlin and reflects many of Berlin’s cultural traits. The state has a rich history, filled with numerous historical monuments, making it a must-visit for history enthusiasts. It’s also a paradise for nature lovers, boasting over 3,000 lakes and extensive forests, making it one of Germany’s greenest states. Brandenburg is famous for its rose-filled parks, and it is home to the Sanssouci Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

In Frankfurt (Oder), Brandenburg is home to the Viadrina European University, where Polish and German students study together, which is a significant point of pride for the state. Additionally, Brandenburg is rich in geothermal resources, contributing to both the economy and environmental sustainability through the use of underground energy. It now time to take the citizenship test for Brandenburg.