Naturalization test for Hesse

If you reside in the state of Hesse, you must complete the German naturalization test for Hesse (Einbürgerungstest), which is required for German naturalization and certain visa processes. The German, as well as the English, 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 naturalization test for Hesse on our site is intended solely for practice. To take the official test, you must schedule an appointment with the VHS (Volkshochschule) in Hesse or with private institutions that offer German courses.

If you would like to learn more about the Germany Naturalization Test (Einbürgerungstest), or the Life in Germany Test (Leben in Deutschland), feel free to check out our article titled “Einbürgerungstest & Leben in Deutschland Test.”

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

Hesse 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 Hesse.

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

For how many years is the Bundestag elected in Germany? 

A) 2 years 

B) 3 years 

C) 4 years 

D) 5 years 


German (Original)

Für wie viele Jahre wird der Bundestag in Deutschland gewählt? 

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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

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

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 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

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

Who appoints the ministers of the federal government in Germany? 

A) The President of the Federal Constitutional Court 

B) The Federal President 

C) The President of the Bundesrat 

D) The President of the Bundestag 


German (Original)

Wer ernennt in Deutschland die Minister / die Ministerinnen der Bundesregierung?

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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

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

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

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

A) Bavaria 

B) Lower Saxony 

C) Saxony 

D) Baden-Württemberg 


German (Original)

Welches heutige deutsche Bundesland gehörte früher zum Gebiet der DDR?

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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

Which country is a neighboring country of Germany? 

A) Spain 

B) Bulgaria 

C) Norway 

D) Luxembourg 


German (Original)

Welches Land ist ein Nachbarland von Deutschland?

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English

A party in the German Bundestag wants to abolish press freedom. Is this possible? 

A) Yes, if more than half of the members of the Bundestag are in favor. 

B) Yes, but two-thirds of the members of the Bundestag must be in favor.

C) No, because press freedom is a fundamental right. It cannot be abolished. 

D) No, because only the Federal Council can abolish press freedom. 


German (Original)

Eine Partei im Deutschen Bundestag will die Pressefreiheit abschaffen. Ist das möglich?

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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

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

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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English

Which war lasted from 1939 to 1945? 

A) the First World War 

B) the Second World War 

C) the Vietnam War 

D) the Gulf War 


German (Original)

Welcher Krieg dauerte von 1939 bis 1945?

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English

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

A) 3

B) 4

C) 5

D) 6


German (Original)

Für wie viele Jahre wird der Landtag in Hessen gewählt?

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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

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

Maik and Sybille want to hold a street demonstration with friends at their residence in Germany. What do they need to do beforehand? 

A) They need to register the demonstration. 

B) They don’t need to do anything. In Germany, one can demonstrate anywhere at any time. 

C) They cannot do anything, as demonstrations are generally prohibited in Germany. 

D) Maik and Sybille need to form a new association, as only associations are allowed to demonstrate. 


German (Original)

Maik und Sybille wollen mit Freunden an ihrem deutschen Wohnort eine Demonstration auf der Straße abhalten. Was müssen sie vorher tun?

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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

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

In Germany, a change in government in a federal state can impact federal politics. Governing becomes … 

A) More difficult if it changes the majority in the Bundestag. 

B) Easier if it brings new parties into the Bundesrat. 

C) More difficult if it alters the majority in the Bundesrat. 

D) Easier if it involves a wealthy federal state. 


German (Original)

In Deutschland kann ein Regierungswechsel in einem Bundesland Auswirkungen auf die Bundespolitik haben. Das Regieren wird …

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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

What are the colors of the state flag of Hesse? 

A) blue-white-red

B) red-white

C) black-gold

D) green-white-red


German (Original)

Welche Farben hat die Landesflagge von Hessen?

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English

What you need to know for work changes very quickly in the future. What can you do? 

A) It doesn’t matter what you learn. 

B) Adults must continue learning even after their initial training. 

C) Children learn everything important for their profession in school. After school, there is no need to continue learning. 

D) Everyone will have to stop working earlier because everything is changing. 


German (Original)

Was man für die Arbeit können muss, ändert sich in der Zukunft sehr schnell. Was kann man tun?

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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

How does the German state finance social security? 

A) Church taxes 

B) Social security contributions 

C) Donations 

D) Association contributions 


German (Original)

Womit finanziert der deutsche Staat die Sozialversicherung?

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English

What is a Christmas tradition in Germany? 

A) Hiding colorful eggs 

B) Decorating a Christmas tree 

C) Dressing up in masks and costumes 

D) Placing pumpkins outside the door 


German (Original)

Was ist in Deutschland ein Brauch zu Weihnachten?

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English

Since when do you pay in cash with the Euro in Germany? 

A) 1995

B) 1998

C) 2002

D) 2005


German (Original)

Seit wann bezahlt man in Deutschland mit dem Euro in bar?

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English

Which coat of arms belongs to the federal state of Hesse? 

A) 1

B) 2

C) 3

D) 4


German (Original)

Welches Wappen gehört zum Bundesland Hessen?

 

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Please note: The English translations included in the German naturalization test for Hesse are provided solely to help you understand the content. The official test will not include any questions or answers in English. The questions and answers available on our site for the Germany Naturalization Test have been 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 Life in Germany Test for a different state in Germany, please return to our states page.

More about the state of Hesse

Before reviewing the questions and answers for the German naturalization test for Hesse, let’s briefly get to know the state. Hesse is located in the central southwestern region of Germany. The state has a population of 6 million, but due to its aging population, it is estimated that the population will drop below 5 million by 2050. Hesse is the fifth most populous state in Germany and the seventh largest in terms of area. The capital of Hesse is Wiesbaden, while Frankfurt is the most populous city within the state. Hesse borders North Rhine-Westphalia, Lower Saxony, Thuringia, Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg, and Rhineland-Palatinate. Other important cities in Hesse include Frankfurt, Marburg, Giessen, Taunusstein, and Borken.

The central region’s mountains have the highest elevation at 950 meters. The state features large mountains and hills and receives abundant rainfall. Outside of its urban and industrial areas, much of the state is dedicated to agriculture and forestry. Vineyards can be found on the slopes of the Rhine River. Major employers in the state include Lufthansa AG, German Railways, the German Postal Group, the ReWe Group, Frankfurt Airport, Telekom AG, Opel, and Volkswagen.

Hesse is also known for its prestigious educational institutions, such as Johann Wolfgang Goethe University, Marburg Philipps University, and Kassel University. The state has clubs that compete in federal leagues across various sports, and it offers facilities suitable for both summer and winter sports. Good luck with citizenship test in Hesse.