Naturalization test for Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

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

If you would like to learn more about the German Citizenship Test, 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 take the citizenship test for Mecklenburg-Vorpommern or apply for citizenship, please have a look at the official web site here.

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

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern 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 Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.

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

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

Claus Schenk Graf von Stauffenberg became known for … 

A) a gold medal at the 1936 Olympic Games. 

B) the construction of the Reichstag building. 

C) the buildup of the Wehrmacht. 

D) the assassination attempt on Hitler on July 20, 1944. 


German (Original)

Claus Schenk Graf von Stauffenberg wurde bekannt durch …

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English

The capital city of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern is called ... 

A) Greifswald

B) Schwerin

C) Rostock

D) Wismar


German (Original)

Die Landeshauptstadt von Mecklenburg-Vorpommern heißt ...

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English

Which measures create social security in Germany? 

A) the health insurance 

B) the car insurance 

C) the building insurance 

D) the liability insurance 


German (Original)

Welche Maßnahme schafft in Deutschland soziale Sicherheit?

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English

Who elects the members of the Bundestag in Germany? 

A) The military 

B) The economy 

C) The eligible voters 

D) The administration


German (Original)

Wer wählt in Deutschland die Abgeordneten zum Bundestag?

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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 court is responsible for labor disputes in Germany? 

A) The family court 

B) The criminal court 

C) The labor court 

D) The local court 


German (Original)

Welches Gericht ist in Deutschland bei Konflikten in der Arbeitswelt zuständig?

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English

What is a duty of election assistants in Germany? 

A) They assist elderly people with casting their votes in the voting booth. 

B) They write the election notifications before the election. 

C) They provide interim results to the media. 

D) They count the votes after the election ends. 


German (Original)

Was ist eine Aufgabe von Wahlhelfern / Wahlhelferinnen in Deutschland?

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English

The German state has many tasks. Which task is not one of them? 

A) It pays for vacation trips for all citizens. 

B) It pays child benefit. 

C) It supports museums. 

D) It supports sportsmen and sportswomen. 


German (Original)

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

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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 happened on May 8, 1945? 

A) Death of Adolf Hitler 

B) Beginning of the Berlin Wall construction 

C) Election of Konrad Adenauer as Federal Chancellor 

D) End of World War II in Europe 


German (Original)

Was war am 8. Mai 1945?

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English

When the parliament of a German federal state is elected, it is called a … 

A) Local election 

B) State election 

C) European election 

D) Federal election 


German (Original)

Wenn das Parlament eines deutschen Bundeslandes gewählt wird, nennt man das …

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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

What does a lay judge do in Germany? He / She … 

A) Decides with judges on guilt and punishment. 

B) Gives legal advice to citizens. 

C) Issues certificates. 

D) Defends the accused. 


German (Original)

Was macht ein Schöffe / eine Schöffin in Deutschland? Er / Sie …

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English

The elections in Germany are ... 

A) special. 

B) secret. 

C) job-related. 

D) gender related. 


German (Original)

Die Wahlen in Deutschland sind …

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English

You bought a television in Germany. At home, you unpack the television, but it does not work. The television is defective. What can you do? 

A) Write a complaint

B) Return the television

C) Exchange the device without permission

D) Extend the warranty


German (Original)

Sie haben in Deutschland einen Fernseher gekauft. Zu Hause packen Sie den Fernseher aus, doch er funktioniert nicht. Der Fernseher ist kaputt. Was können Sie machen?

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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

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

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

Who is not allowed to live together as a couple in Germany? 

A) Hans (20 years) and Marie (19 years) 

B) Tom (20 years) and Klaus (45 years) 

C) Sofie (35 years) and Lisa (40 years) 

D) Anne (13 years) and Tim (25 years) 


German (Original)

Wer darf in Deutschland nicht als Paar zusammenleben?

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English

The more "second votes" a party receives in a federal election, the … 

A) Fewer first votes it can have. 

B) More direct candidates from the party enter parliament. 

C) Greater the risk of having to form a coalition. 

D) More seats the party receives in parliament. r.


German (Original)

Je mehr „Zweitstimmen“ eine Partei bei einer Bundestagswahl bekommt, desto …

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English

Who determines education policy in Germany? 

A) The teachers 

B) The federal states 

C) The Ministry of Family Affairs 

D) The universities 


German (Original)

Wer bestimmt in Deutschland die Schulpolitik?

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English

In Germany, you have the best chance of securing a well-paid job if you … 

A) Are Catholic. 

B) Are well-educated. 

C) Are a woman. 

D) Are a member of a political party. 


German (Original)

In Deutschland hat man die besten Chancen auf einen gut bezahlten Arbeitsplatz, wenn man …

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English

What do you automatically pay in Germany if you are permanently employed? 

A) Social insurance 

B) Social assistance 

C) Child benefit 

D) Housing benefit 


German (Original)

Was bezahlt man in Deutschland automatisch, wenn man fest angestellt ist?

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English

A young woman wants to get her driver's license. She is afraid of the exam because her native language is not German. What is correct? 

A) She must live in Germany for at least ten years before she can get the driver's license. 

B) If she does not speak German, she cannot have a driver's license. 

C) She must get the driver's license in the country where her language is spoken. 

D) She may be able to take the theory test in her native language. There are more than ten languages available. 


German (Original)

Eine junge Frau will den Führerschein machen. Sie hat Angst vor der Prüfung, weil ihre Muttersprache nicht Deutsch ist. Was ist richtig?

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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 is a district in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern? 

A) Prignitz

B) Mecklenburgische Seenplatte

C) Vogtlandkreis

D) Rhein-Sieg-Kreis


German (Original)

Welches ist ein Landkreis in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern?

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English

What are the colors of the state flag of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern? 

A) black-red-gold

B) blue-white-yellow-red

C) green-white-red

D) black-yellow


German (Original)

Welche Farben hat die Landesflagge von Mecklenburg-Vorpommern?

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English

A man with dark skin is applying for a position as a waiter in a restaurant in Germany. What is an example of discrimination? He does not get the job just because … 

A) his German language skills are insufficient. 

B) he has high salary expectations. 

C) he has dark skin. 

D) he has no experience in the profession. 


German (Original)

Ein Mann mit dunkler Hautfarbe bewirbt sich um eine Stelle als Kellner in einem Restaurant in Deutschland. Was ist ein Beispiel für Diskriminierung? Er bekommt die Stelle nur deshalb nicht, weil

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English

Pentecost is a … 

A) Christian holiday. 

B) German day of remembrance. 

C) International day of mourning. 

D) Bavarian tradition. 


German (Original)

Pfingsten ist ein …

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English

Who is the head of state of the Federal Republic of Germany?

A) the Federal Chancellor

B) the President of the Federal Republic of Germany

C) the President of the Federal Council

D) the President of the Bundestag 


German (Original)

Wer ist das Staatsoberhaupt der Bundesrepublik Deutschland?

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English

Which court in Germany is responsible for interpreting the Basic Law? 

A) Higher Regional Court 

B) Local Court 

C) Federal Constitutional Court 

D) Administrative Court 


German (Original)

Welches Gericht in Deutschland ist zuständig für die Auslegung des Grundgesetzes?

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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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More about the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Before moving on to the questions and answers specific to the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern within the German citizenship test, let us take a closer look at this federal state.

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern is located in the northeast of Germany and stands out as one of the country’s states known for its natural beauty and tranquil lifestyle. With its long coastline along the Baltic Sea, the region is particularly appealing to nature lovers thanks to its clean air, expansive beaches, and well-preserved landscapes. Its low population density is also a deliberate choice, allowing much of its natural environment to remain largely intact. With a population of approximately 1.6 million and an area of around 23,000 square kilometers, it is one of the least densely populated states in Germany. Its capital, Schwerin, is a small yet impressive city, renowned for its lakes and historic castle.

From a historical perspective, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern was part of East Germany for many years. Following German reunification in 1990, it became a federal state of the Federal Republic of Germany. As a result, it is still possible to observe both traces of the former East German era and the developments that have taken place since reunification.

Today, tourism has become one of the state’s most important sources of income. Rügen Island, in particular, is one of Germany’s most visited tourist destinations, famous for its white chalk cliffs and scenic coastal views. In addition, Usedom Island, which lies on the border between Germany and Poland, is notable for its long beaches and is a popular destination for holidaymakers.

The natural environment of the state is truly remarkable. With more than 2,000 lakes, vast forested areas, and protected national parks, the region ranks among the most pristine in Germany. Important natural sites such as Müritz National Park play a significant role in both biodiversity conservation and sustainable tourism. Furthermore, thanks to its extensive agricultural land, the state is also known as one of Germany’s key agricultural regions.

The economy is largely based on shipbuilding (particularly in port cities), tourism, and agriculture. Cities such as Rostock and Wismar stand out due to their port activities and economic vitality. Mecklenburg-Vorpommern is also known as the birthplace of former German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
In addition, the state is highly developed in terms of water sports, offering some of the largest and most suitable areas in Central Europe for activities such as sailing, canoeing, and windsurfing.

With all these characteristics, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern is a truly distinctive region, both as a place to live and to visit. Now, let us move on to the citizenship test for Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.