Naturalization test for Lower Saxony

You must complete the Germany naturalization test for Lower Saxony (Niedersachsen), also known as Leben in Deutschland (or Einbürgerungstest für Niedersachsen),  for German citizenship and certain visa processes. Besides those in English, the 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 Lower Saxony on our site is intended solely for practice. To take the official test, you must schedule an appointment with the local VHS (Volkshochschule) in Lower Saxony or with private institutions that offer German courses.

If you would like to learn more about the German Citizenship Test Lower Saxony (Einbürgerungstest), or the Life in Germany Test (Leben in Deutschland), feel free to check out our article titled Naturalization test in Germany. If you want to proceed with naturalization test in Lower Saxony, check out the official web site here

Finally, don’t forget to plan your vacations by taking a look at the holidays in Lower Saxony.

Lower Saxony 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 Lower Saxony.

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

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

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

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

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

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

What is a common tradition in Germany at Easter? 

A) Placing pumpkins outside the door 

B) Decorating a Christmas tree 

C) Painting eggs 

D) Launching fireworks into the air 


German (Original)

Was ist in Deutschland ein Brauch an Ostern?

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English

The German state has many responsibilities. Which of these is one of them? 

A) It builds roads and schools. 

B) It sells food and clothing. 

C) It provides all residents with free newspapers. 

D) It produces cars and buses. 


German (Original)

Der deutsche Staat hat viele Aufgaben. Welche Aufgabe gehört dazu?

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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, who do trade unions represent?

A) Large businesses

B) Small businesses

C) Self-employed individuals

D) Workers


German (Original)

Wen vertreten die Gewerkschaften in Deutschland?

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English

What principle do elections in Germany follow? Elections in Germany are … 

A) free, equal, secret. 

B) open, secure, free. 

C) closed, equal, secure. 

D) secure, open, voluntary. 


German (Original)

Welchem Grundsatz unterliegen Wahlen in Deutschland? Wahlen in Deutschland sind …

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English

How many states joined the Federal Republic of Germany at reunification in 1990? 

A) 4

B) 5

C) 6

D) 7


German (Original)

Wie viele Bundesländer kamen bei der Wiedervereinigung 1990 zur Bundesrepublik Deutschland hinzu?

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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

In which other country is there a large German-speaking population? 

A) Czech Republic 

B) Norway 

C) Spain 

D) Austria 


German (Original)

In welchem anderen Land gibt es eine große deutschsprachige Bevölkerung?

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English

What are the heads of government of most federal states in Germany called? 

A) First Minister

B) Prime Minister

C) Senator

D) Minister President


German (Original)

Wie werden die Regierungschefs / Regierungschefinnen der meisten Bundesländer in 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

Which is a district in Lower Saxony? 

A) Ammerland

B) Rhein-Sieg-Kreis

C) Nordfriesland

D) Vogtlandkreis


German (Original)

Welches ist ein Landkreis in Niedersachsen?

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English

What is the main task of a judge in Germany? A judge … 

A) Represents citizens in court. 

B) Works at a court and delivers judgments. 

C) Changes laws. 

D) Supervises young people in court. 


German (Original)

Was ist die Hauptaufgabe eines Richters / einer Richterin in Deutschland? Ein Richter / eine Richterin …

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English

The capital city of Lower Saxony is called... 

A) Hannover

B) Braunschweig

C) Wolfsburg

D) Osnabrück


German (Original)

Die Landeshauptstadt von Niedersachsen heißt …

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English

What is the basis for Germany's special responsibility towards Israel?

A) From membership in the European Union (EU)

B) From the Nazi crimes against Jews

C) From the Basic Law of the Federal Republic of Germany

D) From Christian tradition


German (Original)

Woraus begründet sich Deutschlands besondere Verantwortung für Israel?

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English

The parliamentary opposition in the German Bundestag … 

A) Monitors the government. 

B) Decides who becomes federal minister. 

C) Determines who sits in the Bundesrat. 

D) Proposes the heads of government of the states. 


German (Original)

Die parlamentarische Opposition im Deutschen Bundestag …

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English

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

A) Hesse 

B) Saxony-Anhalt 

C) North Rhine-Westphalia 

D) Saarland 


German (Original)

Welches heutige deutsche Bundesland gehörte früher zum Gebiet der DDR?

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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

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 "5% threshold" in Germany? 

A) Voting regulation in the Bundestag for small parties 

B) Attendance check in the Bundestag for votes 

C) Minimum share of voter votes needed to enter parliament 

D) Attendance check in the Bundesrat for votes 


German (Original)

Was ist in Deutschland die „5 %-Hürde“?

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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

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

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

Who elects the Federal Chancellor in Germany? 

A) the Bundesrat 

B) the Federal Assembly 

C) the people 

D) the Bundestag 


German (Original)

Wer wählt den Bundeskanzler / die Bundeskanzlerin in Deutschland?

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English

Which minister does Lower Saxony 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 Niedersachsen nicht?

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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

Which German state had a black-red-gold flag with a hammer, compass, and wheat wreath? 

A) Prussia 

B) Federal Republic of Germany 

C) "Third Reich" 

D) GDR (German Democratic Republic) 


German (Original)

Welcher deutsche Staat hatte eine schwarz-rot-goldene Flagge mit Hammer, Zirkel und Ährenkranz?

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English

What symbol is to be seen in the plenary hall of the German Bundestag? 

A) the federal eagle. 

B) the flag of the city of Berlin. 

C) the imperial eagle. 

D) the imperial crown. 


German (Original)

Welches Symbol ist im Plenarsaal des Deutschen Bundestages zu sehen?

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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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Please note: The English translations included in the Germany naturalization test for Lower Saxony (Einbürgerungstest für Niedersachsen) 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 Citizenship 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 main page.

More about the state of Lower Saxony (Niedersachsen)

Before reviewing the questions and answers for the Germany naturalization test for Lower Saxony, let’s briefly get to know the state. Lower Saxony is a state located in the northwestern region of Germany with its capital in Hanover. It borders the Netherlands and surrounds the city-state of Bremen. Other important cities in the state include Wolfsburg, Salzgitter, Celle, Göttingen, and Osnabrück. Lower Saxony covers an area of 46,000 square kilometers and has a population of 8 million, making it the second-largest state in Germany by land area.

Lower Saxony is known for its natural landscapes and is prominent in the agriculture and automotive sectors. A significant portion of its land is used for agriculture, producing essential food items like potatoes. The most commonly farmed crop is cabbage, which is widely consumed in traditional winter dishes. Compared to other states, Lower Saxony ranks first in the use of wind energy, aligning with Germany’s commitment to sustainable and environmentally friendly energy sources.

The state has fewer historical museums and monuments due to the extensive damage sustained during World War II, which left little behind. One of the most interesting facts about Lower Saxony is that the “Suurhusen” church in the state is even more tilted than the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa. So now, good luck with citizenship test Lower Saxony (Niedersachsen)!