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 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

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

To be eligible to vote in a federal election in Germany, one must... 

A) reside in the Federal Republic of Germany and wish to vote. 

B) be a citizen of the Federal Republic of Germany and be at least 18 years old. 

C) have lived in the Federal Republic of Germany for at least 3 years. 

D) be a citizen of the Federal Republic of Germany and be at least 21 years old. 

German (Original)

Bei einer Bundestagswahl in Deutschland darf jeder wählen, der …

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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, parents can decide until their child reaches the age of 14 whether the child will participate in 

A) History classes

B) Religious education classes. 

C) Politics classes. 

D) Language classes.

German (Original)

In Deutschland können eltern bis zum 14. Lebensjahr ihres Kindes entscheiden, ob es in der Schule am

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English

Which office is part of municipal administration in Germany? 

A) Parish office 

B) Public order office 

C) Tax office 

D) Foreign Office 

German (Original)

Welches Amt gehört in Deutschland zur Gemeindeverwaltung?

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English

Which of the following lists contains only federal states that were part of the former GDR? 

A) Lower Saxony, North Rhine-Westphalia, Hesse, Schleswig-Holstein, Brandenburg 

B) Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Brandenburg, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, Thuringia 

C) Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg, Rhineland-Palatinate, Thuringia, Saxony 

D) Saxony, Thuringia, Hesse, Lower Saxony, Brandenburg 

German (Original)

Welche der folgenden Auflistungen enthält nur Bundesländer, die zum Gebiet der früheren DDR gehörten?

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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

What is the constitution of the Federal Republic of Germany called? 

A) Basic Law 

B) Federal Constitution 

C) Code of Laws 

D) Constitutional Treaty 

German (Original)

Wie wird die Verfassung der Bundesrepublik Deutschland genannt?

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English

Who heads the German Federal Cabinet? 

A) the President of the Bundestag 

B) the President of the Federal Republic of Germany 

C) the President of the Federal Council 

D) the Federal Chancellor 

German (Original)

Wer leitet das deutsche Bundeskabinett?

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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

Which right is guaranteed as a fundamental right under the German constitution? The right to 

A) Freedom of belief and conscience 

B) Entertainment 

C) Work 

D) Housing 

German (Original)

Welches Recht gehört zu den Grundrechten, die nach der deutschen Verfassung garantiert werden? Das Recht auf

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English

With the accession of the GDR to the Federal Republic of Germany, the new federal states now also belong to ... 

A) the European Union. 

B) to the Warsaw Pact. 

C) to OPEC. 

D) to the European Defence Community. 

German (Original)

Mit dem Beitritt der DDR zur Bundesrepublik Deutschland gehören die neuen Bundesländer nun auch …

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English

What is the main task of the German Federal President? He/She … 

A) Governs the country. 

B) Drafts the laws. 

C) Represents the country. 

D) Monitors the adherence to laws. 

German (Original)

Welche Hauptaufgabe hat der deutsche Bundespräsident / die deutsche Bundespräsidentin? Er / Sie …

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English

In the GDR there were mainly migrants from ... 

A) Vietnam, Poland, Mozambique. 

B) France, Romania, Somalia. 

C) Chile, Hungary, Zimbabwe. 

D) North Korea, Mexico, Egypt. 

German (Original)

In der DDR lebten vor allem Migranten aus …

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English

A man in a wheelchair has applied for a position as an accountant. What is an example of discrimination? He does not get the job just because he … 

A) is in a wheelchair. 

B) has no experience. 

C) has high salary expectations. 

D) does not speak English. 

German (Original)

Ein Mann im Rollstuhl hat sich auf eine Stelle als Buchhalter beworben. Was ist ein Beispiel für Diskriminierung? Er bekommt die Stelle nur deshalb nicht, weil er …

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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

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

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

In Germany, the party that wins an election is the one that... 

A) receives the most votes. 

B) is chosen by the majority of men. 

C) receives the most votes from workers. 

D) secures the most first votes for its chancellor candidate. 

German (Original)

Wahlen in Deutschland gewinnt die Partei, die …

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English

The Volkshochschule in Germany is an institution ... 

A) for religious education. 

B) for young people only. 

C) for further education. 

D) only for pensioners. 

German (Original)

Die Volkshochschule in Deutschland ist eine Einrichtung …

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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

What applies to most children in Germany? 

A) Voting obligation 

B) Compulsory school attendance 

C) Duty of confidentiality 

D) Religious obligation 

German (Original)

Was gilt für die meisten Kinder in Deutschland?

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English

When were the National Socialists in power in Germany? 

A) 1888 to 1918 

B) 1921 to 1934 

C) 1933 to 1945 

D) 1949 to 1963 

German (Original)

Wann waren die Nationalsozialisten in Deutschland an der Macht?

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English

When can a party be banned in Germany? 

A) If its election campaign is too expensive 

B) If it fights against the constitution 

C) If it criticizes the head of state 

D) If its program suggests a new direction 

German (Original)

Wann kann in Deutschland eine Partei verboten werden?

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English

What does the so-called "Stolpersteine" in Germany commemorate?

A) Famous German politicians

B) The victims of National Socialism

C) Traffic accident victims

D) Notable Jewish musicians

German (Original)

Woran erinnern die sogenannten „Stolpersteine“ in Deutschland?

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English

Which minister does Hesse not have? 

A) Minister of Justice

B) Minister of Foreign Affairs

C) Minister of Finance

D) Minister of the Interior

German (Original)

Welchen Minister / welche Ministerin hat Hessen nicht?

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English

Who is primarily responsible for bringing up children in Germany? 

A) the state 

B) the parents 

C) the relatives 

D) the schools 

German (Original)

Wer ist in Deutschland hauptsächlich verantwortlich für die Kindererziehung?

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English

Why does the state control the education system in Germany? 

A) Because there are only state schools in Germany 

B) Because all students must have a school diploma 

C) Because there are different schools in the federal states 

D) Because it is its responsibility according to the Basic Law 

German (Original)

Warum kontrolliert der Staat in Deutschland das Schulwesen?

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English

In 1953 there was an uprising in the GDR, which was long commemorated by a holiday in the Federal Republic of Germany. When was this? 

A) May 1st 

B) June 17th 

C) July 20th 

D) November 9th 

German (Original)

Im Jahr 1953 gab es in der DDR einen Aufstand, an den lange Zeit in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland ein Feiertag erinnerte. Wann war das?

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English

What does the German Basic Law prohibit? 

A) Military service

B) Forced labor

C) free choice of profession

D) Working abroad

German (Original)

Was verbietet das deutsche Grundgesetz?

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English

If members of the Bundestag switch their faction, … 

A) They are no longer allowed to attend parliamentary sessions. 

B) The government may lose its majority. 

C) The Federal President must give their consent beforehand. 

D) The voters of these members are allowed to vote again. 

German (Original)

Wenn Abgeordnete im Deutschen Bundestag ihre Fraktion wechseln, ...

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English

At what age can you vote in local elections in Hesse? 

A) 14

B) 16

C) 18

D) 20

German (Original)

Ab welchem Alter darf man in Hessen bei Kommunalwahlen wählen?

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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.