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 coat of arms belongs to the state of North Rhine-Westphalia? 

A) 1

B) 2

C) 3

D) 4


German (Original)

Welches Wappen gehört zum Bundesland Nordrhein-Westfalen?

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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

At which demonstrations in Germany did people chant "We are the people"? 

A) During the workers' uprising in 1953 in the DDR 

B) During the demonstrations in 1968 in the Federal Republic of Germany 

C) During the anti-nuclear power demonstrations in 1985 in the Federal Republic of Germany 

D) During the Monday demonstrations in 1989 in the DDR 


German (Original)

Bei welchen Demonstrationen in Deutschland riefen die Menschen „Wir sind das Volk“?

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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

What school-leaving certificate do you normally need to start studying at a university in Germany? 

A) the Abitur 

B) a diploma 

C) the power of attorney 

D) a journeyman's examination 


German (Original)

Welchen Schulabschluss braucht man normalerweise, um an einer Universität in Deutschland ein Studium zu beginnen?

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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

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

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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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 you hit a child in Germany, … 

A) It is nobody's business. 

B) It only concerns the family. 

C) You cannot be punished for it. 

D) You can be punished for it. 


German (Original)

Wenn man in Deutschland ein Kind schlägt, …

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English

A judge in Germany is a member of the ... 

A) Judiciary.

B) Executive. 

C) Operational. 

D) Legislative. 


German (Original)

Ein Richter / eine Richterin in Deutschland gehört zur …

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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

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 is the work of a judge in Germany? 

A) Govern Germany 

B) Administer justice 

C) Make plans 

D) Enact laws 


German (Original)

Was ist die Arbeit eines Richters / einer Richterin in Deutschland?

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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

In Germany, people are allowed to openly speak out against the government because … 

A) Religious freedom applies here. 

B) People pay taxes. 

C) People have the right to vote.

D) Freedom of speech applies here. 


German (Original)

In Deutschland dürfen Menschen offen etwas gegen die Regierung sagen, weil …

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English

Which federal state is North Rhine-Westphalia?  

A) 1

B) 2

C) 3

D) 4


German (Original)

Welches Bundesland ist Nordrhein-Westfalen?

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English

In most rental buildings in Germany, there is a "house rules" (Hausordnung). What does such a "house rules" document include? It specifies … 

A) Rules for using public transportation. 

B) All tenants in the building. 

C) Rules that all residents must follow. 

D) The address of the nearest public order office. 


German (Original)

In den meisten Mietshäusern in Deutschland gibt es eine „Hausordnung“. Was steht in einer solchen „Hausordnung“? Sie nennt …

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English

What kind of honorary office must German citizens assume when they are asked to do so? 

A) Club trainer 

B) Election worker 

C) Library supervision 

D) Teacher 


German (Original)

Welches Ehrenamt müssen deutsche Staatsbürger / Staatsbürgerinnen übernehmen, wenn sie dazu aufgefordert werden?

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English

The "Third Reich" was a... 

A) dictatorship. 

B) Democracy.

C) Monarchy. 

D) soviet republic. 


German (Original)

Das „Dritte Reich“ war eine …

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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

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

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

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

For how many years is the Bundestag elected in Germany? 

A) 2 years 

B) 4 years 

C) 6 years 

D) 8 years 


German (Original)

Für wie viele Jahre wird der Bundestag in Deutschland gewählt?

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English

By which treaties did the Federal Republic of Germany join with other states to form the European Economic Community? 

A) Through the Hamburg Treaties 

B) through the Treaties of Rome 

C) through the Paris Treaties 

D) through the London Treaties 


German (Original)

Durch welche Verträge schloss sich die Bundesrepublik Deutschland mit anderen Staaten zur Europäischen Wirtschaftsgemeinschaft zusammen?

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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

How did World War II officially end in Europe? 

A) With the death of Adolf Hitler 

B) Through Germany's unconditional surrender 

C) With the withdrawal of the Germans from the occupied territories 

D) Through a revolution in Germany 


German (Original)

Wie endete der Zweite Weltkrieg in Europa offiziell?

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English

In 2007 the 50th anniversary of the "Treaties of Rome" was celebrated. What was the content of the treaties? 

A) Accession of Germany to NATO 

B) Foundation of the European Economic Community (EEC) 

C) Germany's commitment to reparations 

D) Definition of the Oder-Neisse line as eastern border 


German (Original)

2007 wurde das 50-jährige Jubiläum der „Römischen Verträge“ gefeiert. Was war der Inhalt der Verträge?

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English

Where can you get information about political topics in North Rhine-Westphalia? 

A) at the churches

B) at the municipal regulatory office

C) at the consumer center

D) at the state center for political education


German (Original)

Wo können Sie sich in Nordrhein-Westfalen über politische Themen informieren?

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English

What does this picture show? 

A) The Bundestag seat in Berlin 

B) The Federal Constitutional Court in Karlsruhe 

C) The Bundesrat building in Berlin 

D) The Federal Chancellery in Berlin 


German (Original)

Was zeigt dieses Bild?

 

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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 was the "economic miracle" in the Federal Republic of Germany? 

A) 40's 

B) 50's 

C) 70's 

D) 80's 


German (Original)

Wann war in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland das „Wirtschaftswunder“?

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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.