Naturalization test for North Rhine-Westphalia

If you reside in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), Germany, you must complete the Germany Naturalization Test for North Rhein-Westphalia, also known as Einbürgerungstest, which is required for obtaining German naturalization and certain visa processes. The English and 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 naturalization test for North Rhine-Westphalia on our site is intended solely for practice. To take the official test, you must schedule an appointment with the VHS (Volkshochschule) in NRW or with private institutions that offer German courses.

If you would like to learn more about the Germany Naturalization Test (Einbürgerungstest), feel free to check out our article titled Naturalization test in Germany. If you want to get NRW specific information regarding citizenship, then check out the official web site here.

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

North Rhine-Westphalia 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 North Rhine-Westphalia.

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

Which organ is not one of the constitutional organs of Germany? 

A) the Bundesrat 

B) the President of the Federal Republic of Germany 

C) the citizens' meeting 

D) the government 


German (Original)

Welches Organ gehört nicht zu den Verfassungsorganen Deutschlands?

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English

How many years ago was there the first Jewish community in the area of present-day Germany? 

A) About 300 years ago 

B) About 700 years ago 

C) About 1150 years ago 

D) About 1700 years ago 


German (Original)

Vor wie vielen Jahren gab es erstmals eine jüdische Gemeinde auf dem Gebiet des heutigen Deutschlands?

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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

With which words does the German national anthem begin? 

A) "Peoples, listen to the signals …" 

B) "Unity and justice and freedom …" 

C) "Joyful, beautiful spark of the gods …" 

D) "Germany, united fatherland …" 


German (Original)

Mit welchen Worten beginnt die deutsche Nationalhymne?

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English

What is the title of the head of government in North Rhine-Westphalia? 

A) First Minister

B) Prime Minister 

C) Mayor 

D) Minister-President


German (Original)

Wie nennt man den Regierungschef / die Regierungschefin in Nordrhein-Westfalen?

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English

On what legal basis was the State of Israel founded? 

A) A resolution of the United Nations 

B) A decision of the Zionist Congress 

C) A proposal by the Federal Government 

D) A proposal by the USSR 


German (Original)

Auf welcher rechtlichen Grundlage wurde der Staat Israel gegründet?

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English

Elections in Germany are free. What does this mean? 

A) All convicted criminals are not allowed to vote. 

B) If I want to vote, my employer must give me time off. 

C) Everyone can decide freely whether they want to vote and who they want to vote for. 

D) I can freely decide where I want to vote. 


German (Original)

Wahlen in Deutschland sind frei. Was bedeutet 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

From what age are you of legal age in Germany? 

A) 16

B) 18

C) 19

D) 21


German (Original)

Ab welchem Alter ist man in Deutschland volljährig?

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English

In Germany, you go to the labor court for … 

A) Incorrect utility bills. 

B) Unjustified dismissal by your boss. 

C) Problems with neighbors. 

D) Difficulties following a traffic accident. 


German (Original)

Sie gehen in Deutschland zum Arbeitsgericht bei …

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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

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

For how many years is the state parliament in North Rhine-Westphalia elected? 

A) 3

B) 4

C) 5

D) 6


German (Original)

Für wie viele Jahre wird der Landtag in Nordrhein-Westfalen gewählt?

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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

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

What does "active voting right" mean in Germany? 

A) You can be elected. 

B) You must go to vote. 

C) You can vote. 

D) You must go to the vote count. 


German (Original)

Was bedeutet „aktives Wahlrecht“ in Deutschland?

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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

Who can citizens in Germany not directly elect? 

A) Members of the European Parliament 

B) The Federal President 

C) State Parliament Members 

D) Bundestag Members 


German (Original)

Wen kann man als Bürger / Bürgerin in Deutschland nicht direkt wählen?

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English

When is freedom of expression restricted in Germany? 

A) In the public dissemination of false claims about individuals 

B) In expressing opinions about the federal government 

C) In discussions about religions 

D) In criticism of the state 


German (Original)

Wann ist die Meinungsfreiheit in Deutschland eingeschränkt?

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English

From which country did most migrants come to Germany? 

A) Italy 

B) Poland 

C) Morocco 

D) Turkey 


German (Original)

Aus welchem Land sind die meisten Migranten / Migrantinnen nach Deutschland gekommen?

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English

The economic system in Germany is called … 

A) Free central economy 

B) Social market economy 

C) Controlled central economy 

D) Planned economy 


German (Original)

Die Wirtschaftsform in Deutschland nennt man …

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English

Where do you first have to go in Germany if you want to get married? 

A) to the residents' registration office 

B) to the public order office 

C) to the employment agency 

D) to the registry office 


German (Original)

Wohin muss man in Deutschland zuerst gehen, wenn man heiraten möchte?

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English

What did Willy Brandt want to express with his kneeling in 1970 at the former Jewish ghetto in Warsaw? 

A) He submitted to the former Allies. 

B) He asked for forgiveness from Poland and the Polish Jews. 

C) He showed his humility before the Warsaw Pact. 

D) He said a prayer at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. 


German (Original)

Was wollte Willy Brandt mit seinem Kniefall 1970 im ehemaligen jüdischen Ghetto in Warschau ausdrücken?

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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

The collaboration of parties to form a government in Germany is called... 

A) Unity 

B) Coalition 

C) Ministry 

D) Faction 


German (Original)

Die Zusammenarbeit von Parteien zur Bildung einer Regierung nennt man in Deutschland …

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English

How can someone who denies the Holocaust be punished? 

A) Reduction of social benefits 

B) Up to 100 hours of community service 

C) Not at all; Holocaust denial is allowed 

D) Imprisonment of up to five years or a fine 


German (Original)

Wie kann jemand, der den Holocaust leugnet, bestraft werden?

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English

Elections in Germany are free. What does this mean? 

A) You are allowed to accept money if you vote for a specific candidate. 

B) Only people who have never been in prison are allowed to vote. 

C) The voter must not be influenced or forced to cast a certain vote, and should not suffer any disadvantages because of their vote. 

D) All eligible voters are required to vote. 


German (Original)

Wahlen in Deutschland sind frei. Was bedeutet das?

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English

To participate in democratic elections in Germany is ...

A) a duty.

B) a right.

C) a compulsion.

D) a burden.


German (Original)

An demokratischen Wahlen in Deutschland teilzunehmen ist …

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English

Where is the seat of the European Parliament? 

A) London 

B) Paris

C) Berlin

D) Strasbourg 


German (Original)

Wo ist der Sitz des Europäischen Parlaments?

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English

At what age can one vote in local elections in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia (Nordrhein-Westfalen)?

A) 14

B) 16

C) 18

D) 20


German (Original)

Ab welchem Alter darf man in Nordrhein-Westfalen bei Kommunalwahlen wählen?

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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

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

A woman in Germany loses her job. What cannot be the reason for her dismissal? 

A) The woman has been ill and unable to work for a long time. 

B) The woman frequently arrived late to work. 

C) The woman handles personal matters during working hours. 

D) The woman is having a child, and her boss is aware of it. 


German (Original)

Eine Frau in Deutschland verliert ihre Arbeit. Was darf nicht der Grund für diese Entlassung sein?

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More about the state of NRW

Before reviewing the questions and answers for the Germany citizenship test for North Rhine-Westphalia, let’s briefly get to know the state. North Rhine-Westphalia is located in the midwestern region of Germany. The state has a population of approximately 18 million, making it the most populous state in Germany, and it is the fourth largest by area. The state capital is Düsseldorf, and the largest city in the state is Cologne. North Rhine-Westphalia is bordered by Lower Saxony to the north, Hesse to the east, Rhineland-Palatinate to the south, and the countries of the Netherlands and Belgium to the west. Other important cities in the state include Dortmund, Essen, Duisburg, and Bochum.

North Rhine-Westphalia contributes one-fifth of Germany’s gross domestic product and is one of the most economically powerful regions in Europe. The country’s major industrial area, the Ruhr region, is located in this state.

In recent years, the state has undergone significant changes. The Ruhrtriennale, an international arts festival held in the Ruhr region, attracts people from all over the world. Culturally, North Rhine-Westphalia is on par with cities like London and Paris.