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

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

What is the minimum percentage of second votes that parties must receive in order to be elected to the German Bundestag?

A) 3 %

B) 4 %

C) 5 %

D) 6 %


German (Original)

Wie viel Prozent der Zweitstimmen müssen Parteien mindestens bekommen, um in den Deutschen Bundestag gewählt zu werden?

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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

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 minister does Mecklenburg-Vorpommern 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 Mecklenburg-Vorpommern nicht?

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English

From 1961 to 1989, Berlin was … 

A) without a mayor. 

B) its own state. 

C) divided by a wall. 

D) accessible only by airplane. 


German (Original)

Von 1961 bis 1989 war Berlin …

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English

Why are there more than one party in a democracy? 

A) Because it represents the diverse opinions of citizens 

B) To limit corruption in politics 

C) To prevent political demonstrations 

D) To stimulate economic competition 


German (Original)

Warum gibt es in einer Demokratie mehr als eine Partei?

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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

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 pays social insurance in Germany? 

A) Employers and employees 

B) Only employees 

C) All citizens 

D) Only employers 


German (Original)

Wer bezahlt in Deutschland die Sozialversicherungen?

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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

When does a court case occur in Germany? When someone … 

A) Converts to a different religion. 

B) Commits a crime and is charged. 

C) Holds a different opinion from that of the government. 

D) Parks their car incorrectly and it is towed. 


German (Original)

Wann kommt es in Deutschland zu einem Prozess vor Gericht? Wenn jemand …

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English

Who elects the Federal President in Germany? 

A) the Federal Assembly 

B) the Bundesrat 

C) the Federal Parliament 

D) the Federal Constitutional Court 


German (Original)

Wer wählt in Deutschland den Bundespräsidenten / die Bundespräsidentin?

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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

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

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

In Germany, volunteer election assistants help with elections. What is one of their duties? 

A) They assist children and elderly people with voting. 

B) They write cards and letters indicating the polling station. 

C) They provide interim results to journalists. 

D) They count the votes after the election. 


German (Original)

In Deutschland helfen ehrenamtliche Wahlhelfer und Wahlhelferinnen bei den Wahlen. Was ist eine Aufgabe von Wahlhelfern / Wahlhelferinnen?

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English

What does the abbreviation EU mean? 

A) European companies 

B) European Union 

C) Unified Union 

D) Euro Union 


German (Original)

Was bedeutet die Abkürzung EU?

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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

The Federal Republic of Germany is currently divided into … 

A) Four occupation zones 

B) An East state and a West state 

C) 16 cantons 

D) Federal states, Länder, and municipalities 


German (Original)

Die Bundesrepublik Deutschland ist heute gegliedert in …

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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

What was the "Stasi"? 

A) The secret service in the "Third Reich" 

B) A famous German memorial site 

C) The secret service of the GDR 

D) A German sports club during World War II 


German (Original)

Was war die „Stasi“?

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English

What colors does the German flag have? 

A) black-red-gold 

B) red-white-black 

C) black-red-green 

D) black-yellow-red 


German (Original)

Welche Farben hat die deutsche Flagge?

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English

Which form of living is not allowed in Germany? 

A) A man and a woman are divorced and living with new partners. 

B) Two women are living together. 

C) A single father lives with his two children. 

D) A man is married to two women at the same time. 


German (Original)

Welche Lebensform ist in Deutschland nicht erlaubt?

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English

Which is not a characteristic of our democracy? 

A) Regular elections 

B) Press censorship 

C) Freedom of expression 

D) Various political parties 


German (Original)

Was ist kein Merkmal unserer Demokratie?

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English

In Germany, married couples are allowed to divorce. Usually, they must observe the "separation year." What does this mean? 

A) The divorce process takes one year. 

B) The spouses must be married for one year before divorce is possible. 

C) The visitation rights for the children last for one year. 

D) The spouses must live separately for at least one year before divorce is possible. 


German (Original)

In Deutschland dürfen Ehepaare sich scheiden lassen. Meistens müssen sie dazu das „Trennungsjahr“ einhalten. Was bedeutet das?

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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 German Federal Chancellor? 

A) The people 

B) The Federal Assembly 

C) The Bundestag 

D) The federal government 


German (Original)

Wer wählt den deutschen Bundeskanzler / die deutsche Bundeskanzlerin?

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English

Which statement is correct? In Germany... 

A) The state and religious communities are separated from each other. 

B) Religious communities form the state. 

C) The state is dependent on religious communities. 

D) The state and religious communities form a unity. 


German (Original)

Welche Aussage ist richtig? In Deutschland …

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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

Who decides whether a child goes to kindergarten in Germany? 

A) the state 

B) the federal states 

C) the parents / legal guardians 

D) the schools 


German (Original)

Wer entscheidet, ob ein Kind in Deutschland in den Kindergarten geht?

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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

What do you do if you receive an incorrect invoice from a German authority? 

A) I leave the invoice as it is.

B) I file an objection with the authority. 

C) I send the invoice back to the authority. 

D) I take the invoice to the tax office. 


German (Original)

Was tun Sie, wenn Sie eine falsche Rechnung von einer deutschen Behörde bekommen?

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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.