Naturalization test for Bremen

German naturalization test for Bremen (Einbürgerungstest) is required for German citizenship and certain visa processes. The English and German questions and answers you see on our website, Vasistdas.de, are automatically selected based on your chosen state and are similar to those you will encounter in the actual exam. The citizenship test for Bremen on our site is intended solely for practice. To take the official test, you must schedule an appointment with the VHS (Volkshochschule) in your state or with private institutions that offer German courses.

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 Bremen, the official web site will help.

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Bremen 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 Bremen.

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 principle of equal treatment mean in Germany? 

A) No one may be disadvantaged, for example, due to a disability. 

B) One may disadvantage others if there are sufficient personal reasons for doing so. 

C) No one may file a lawsuit against others if they have been disadvantaged. 

D) It is a law for everyone to donate money annually to disadvantaged groups. 


German (Original)

Was bedeutet in Deutschland der Grundsatz der Gleichbehandlung?

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English

The Federal Republic of Germany is a democratic and social ... 

A) association of states. 

B) federal state. 

C) confederation. 

D) central state. 


German (Original)

Die Bundesrepublik Deutschland ist ein demokratischer und sozialer …

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English

Which German city was divided into four sectors after the Second World War? 

A) Munich 

B) Berlin

C) Dresden

D) Frankfurt/Oder


German (Original)

Welche deutsche Stadt wurde nach dem Zweiten Weltkrieg in vier Sektoren aufgeteilt?

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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

What is the name of Germany's current head of state? 

A) Frank-Walter Steinmeier

B) Bärbel Bas

C) Bodo Ramelow

D) Joachim Gauck


German (Original)

Wie heißt Deutschlands heutiges Staatsoberhaupt?

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English

What does this picture show? 

A) The Bundestag seat in Berlin 

B) The Federal Constitutional Court in Karlsruhe 

C) The Bundesrat building in Berlin 

D) The Federal Chancellery in Berlin 


German (Original)

Was zeigt dieses Bild?

 

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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

Which senator does Bremen not have? 

A) Senator for Foreign Affairs

B) Senator of Finance 

C) Senator of Justice

D) Senator of the Interior


German (Original)

Welchen Senator / welche Senatorin hat Bremen nicht?

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English

In which year was the Berlin Wall built? 

A) 1953

B) 1956

C) 1959

D) 1961


German (Original)

In welchem Jahr wurde die Mauer in Berlin gebaut?

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English

For how many years is the Bundestag elected in Germany? 

A) 2 years 

B) 4 years 

C) 6 years 

D) 8 years 


German (Original)

Für wie viele Jahre wird der Bundestag in Deutschland gewählt?

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English

What is the work of a judge in Germany? 

A) Govern Germany 

B) Administer justice 

C) Make plans 

D) Enact laws 


German (Original)

Was ist die Arbeit eines Richters / einer Richterin in Deutschland?

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English

How many inhabitants does Germany have? 

A) 70 million 

B) 78 million 

C) 84 million 

D) 90 million 


German (Original)

Wie viele Einwohner hat 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

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

Elections in Germany are free. What does this mean? 

A) All convicted criminals are not allowed to vote. 

B) If I want to vote, my employer must give me time off. 

C) Everyone can decide freely whether they want to vote and who they want to vote for. 

D) I can freely decide where I want to vote. 


German (Original)

Wahlen in Deutschland sind frei. Was bedeutet das?

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English

When did the GDR build the wall in Berlin? 

A) 1919

B) 1933

C) 1961

D) 1990


German (Original)

Wann baute die DDR die Mauer in Berlin?

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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

What does the term "European integration" mean? 

A) It refers to American immigrants in Europe. 

B) The term refers to a halt in immigration to Europe. 

C) It refers to European emigrants in the USA. 

D) The term refers to the unification of European states into the EU. 


German (Original)

Was bedeutet der Begriff „europäische Integration“?

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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

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

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

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

In what period was the German Democratic Republic (GDR) in existence? 

A) 1919 to 1927 

B) 1933 to 1945 

C) 1945 to 1961 

D) 1949 to 1990 


German (Original)

In welchem Zeitraum gab es die Deutsche Demokratische Republik (DDR)?

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English

Germany is ... 

A) a socialist state.

B) a federal state. 

C) a dictatorship. 

D) a monarchy. 


German (Original)

German Deutschland ist …

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English

What can one be honored with in the Federal Republic of Germany for outstanding achievements in political, economic, cultural, intellectual, or social fields? 

A) The Federal Cross of Merit 

B) The Federal Eagle 

C) The Patriotic Merit Order 

D) The Honorary Title "Hero of the German Democratic Republic" 


German (Original)

Womit kann man in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland geehrt werden, wenn man auf politischem, wirtschaftlichem, kulturellem, geistigem oder sozialem Gebiet eine besondere Leistung erbracht hat? Mit dem …

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English

The Federal Republic of Germany has maintained the borders of today since ... 

A) 1933

B) 1949

C) 1971

D) 1990


German (Original)

Die Bundesrepublik Deutschland hat die Grenzen von heute seit …

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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

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

Which federal state is Bremen? 

A) 1

B) 2

C) 3

D) 4


German (Original)

Welches Bundesland ist Bremen?

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English

People in Germany live according to the principle of religious tolerance. What does that mean?

A) No mosques are allowed to be built.

B) Everyone believes in God. 

C) Everyone can believe what they want. 

D) The state decides which God people should believe in. 


German (Original)

Die Menschen in Deutschland leben nach dem Grundsatz der religiösen Toleranz. Was bedeutet das?

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English

A woman is pregnant. She is especially protected by the law shortly before and after the birth of her child. What is this protection called? 

A) Parental leave 

B) Maternity protection 

C) Birth preparation 

D) Postnatal care 


German (Original)

Eine Frau ist schwanger. Sie ist kurz vor und nach der Geburt ihres Kindes vom Gesetz besonders beschützt. Wie heißt dieser Schutz?

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English

The two largest factions in the German Bundestag are currently called … 

A) CDU/CSU and SPD 

B) The Left and Alliance 90/The Greens 

C) FDP and SPD 

D) The Left and FDP 


German (Original)

Die beiden größten Fraktionen im Deutschen Bundestag heißen zurzeit …

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English

Which one is a district of Bremen? 

A) Altona

B) Hemelingen

C) Pankow

D) Babelsberg


German (Original)

Welches ist ein Stadtteil von Bremen?

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More about the Free Hanseatic City of Bremen

Before reviewing the questions and answers for the Germany naturalization test for Bremen, let’s briefly get to know the state. The state of Bremen, famous for the Bremen Town Musicians, is located near the North Sea. Its capital is Bremen, where a statue of the Town Musicians can be found as they have become a symbol of the city. Bremen has an area of 326.7 square kilometers and a population of 670,000, making it the smallest state in Germany by population. The state is divided into two regions: Bremen and Bremerhaven.

When it comes to ports, Bremen stands out even more than Hamburg. A significant portion of the country’s cargo distribution takes place at the ports of Bremen, making it highly developed in terms of logistics. A port named Bremerhaven was built specifically for large cargo ships, providing a solution for ships too large to pass through the Weser River, ensuring the continuation of exports.

Bremen is also known for its Hanseatic tradition, and it is home to the world-famous Werder Bremen football team. The state is advanced in education as well, with the University of Bremen ranking between 481-490 in global university rankings and being recognized by the higher education institution in globally. Now, let’s dive into the citizenship test for Bremen!