Naturalization test for Saxony-Anhalt

If you’re living in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, completing the German naturalization test (Einbürgerungstest) is a key step towards obtaining citizenship. We’ve translated all the questions and answers in German naturalization test for Saxony-Anhalt into English, while also providing the original German text. Our practice tests closely resemble the official exam, customized for Saxony-Anhalt. Keep in mind that these are just for practice; you’ll need to schedule your official test through your local VHS (Volkshochschule) or another accredited institution.

For more insights, check out our guide: Naturalization test in Germany. To get detailed information on the naturalization process in Saxony-Anhalt, visit the official Saxony-Anhalt state website here.

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

Saxony-Anhalt 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 Saxony-Anhalt.

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

Freedom of expression in Germany means, for example, that I..

A) May insult passersby on the street.

B) Can express my opinion on the internet.

C) May publicly display Nazi, Hamas, or Islamic State symbols.

D) May express my opinion only if I do not oppose the government.


German (Original)

Meinungsfreiheit in Deutschland heißt zum Beispiel, dass ich...

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English

What does "popular sovereignty" mean? 

A) The king/queen rules over the people. 

B) The Federal Constitutional Court is above the constitution. 

C) Interest groups exercise sovereignty together with the government. 

D) State authority emanates from the people. 


German (Original)

Was bedeutet „Volkssouveränität“?

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English

What is the name of the current Federal Chancellor of Germany? 

A) Gerhard Schröder

B) Angela Merkel

C) Franziska Giffey

D) Olaf Scholz


German (Original)

Wie heißt der jetzige Bundeskanzler / die jetzige Bundeskanzlerin von Deutschland?

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English

Which minister does Saxony-Anhalt 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 Sachsen-Anhalt nicht?

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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

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 is called the "Chancellor of German Unity"? 

A) Gerhard Schröder

B) Helmut Kohl

C) Konrad Adenauer

D) Helmut Schmidt


German (Original)

Wer wird als „Kanzler der Deutschen Einheit“ bezeichnet?

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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

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

In Germany, the party that wins an election is the one that... 

A) receives the most votes. 

B) is chosen by the majority of men. 

C) receives the most votes from workers. 

D) secures the most first votes for its chancellor candidate. 


German (Original)

Wahlen in Deutschland gewinnt die Partei, die …

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English

What you need to know for work changes very quickly in the future. What can you do? 

A) It doesn’t matter what you learn. 

B) Adults must continue learning even after their initial training. 

C) Children learn everything important for their profession in school. After school, there is no need to continue learning. 

D) Everyone will have to stop working earlier because everything is changing. 


German (Original)

Was man für die Arbeit können muss, ändert sich in der Zukunft sehr schnell. Was kann man tun?

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English

The capital of Saxony-Anhalt is …  

A) Halle

B) Dessau

C) Magdeburg

D) Wittenberg


German (Original)

Die Landeshauptstadt von Sachsen-Anhalt heißt …

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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

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

The Volkshochschule in Germany is an institution ... 

A) for religious education. 

B) for young people only. 

C) for further education. 

D) only for pensioners. 


German (Original)

Die Volkshochschule in Deutschland ist eine Einrichtung …

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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

Which action related to the State of Israel is prohibited in Germany? 

A) publicly criticizing Israel's policies 

B) displaying an Israeli flag on private property 

C) engaging in a discussion about Israel's policies 

D) publicly calling for the destruction of Israel 


German (Original)

Welche Handlung mit Bezug auf den Staat Israel ist in Deutschland verboten?

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English

Two friends want to go to a public swimming pool in Germany. Both have a dark skin color and are therefore not allowed to enter. What right is being violated in this situation? The right to ... 

A) Freedom of expression 

B) Equal treatment 

C) Freedom of assembly 

D) Freedom of movement 


German (Original)

Zwei Freunde wollen in ein öffentliches Schwimmbad in Deutschland. Beide haben eine dunkle Hautfarbe und werden deshalb nicht hineingelassen. Welches Recht wird in dieser Situation verletzt? Das Recht auf …

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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

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 Saxony-Anhalt? 

A) First Minister

B) Prime Minister

C) Mayor

D) Minister-President


German (Original)

Wie nennt man den Regierungschef / die Regierungschefin in Sachsen-Anhalt?

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English

The Federal Republic of Germany has a three-tier administrative structure. What is the lowest political level called? 

A) City councils 

B) District councils 

C) Municipalities 

D) District offices 


German (Original)

Die Bundesrepublik Deutschland hat einen dreistufigen Verwaltungsaufbau. Wie heißt die unterste politische Stufe?

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English

Which fundamental right is guaranteed in Article 1 of the Basic Law of the Federal Republic of Germany? 

A) The inviolability of human dignity 

B) The right to life 

C) Religious freedom

D) Freedom of expression


German (Original)

Welches Grundrecht ist in Artikel 1 des Grundgesetzes der Bundesrepublik Deutschland garantiert?

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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 does the abbreviation SPD mean? 

A) Socialist Party of Germany 

B) Social political party of Germany 

C) Social Democratic Party of Germany 

D) Social Justice Party of Germany 


German (Original)

Was bedeutet die Abkürzung SPD?

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English

What did the term "Iron Curtain" stand for? For the isolation … 

A) of the Warsaw Pact against the West. 

B) of Northern Germany against Southern Germany. 

C) of Nazi Germany against the Allies. 

D) of Europe against the USA. 


German (Original)

Wofür stand der Ausdruck „Eiserner Vorhang“? Für die Abschottung …

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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

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

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

A woman is pregnant. She is especially protected by the law shortly before and after the birth of her child. What is this protection called? 

A) Parental leave 

B) Maternity protection 

C) Birth preparation 

D) Postnatal care 


German (Original)

Eine Frau ist schwanger. Sie ist kurz vor und nach der Geburt ihres Kindes vom Gesetz besonders beschützt. Wie heißt dieser Schutz?

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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 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

If you have problems bringing up children, go to Germany ... 

A) to the doctor. 

B) to the public health department. 

C) to the residents' registration office. 

D) to the youth welfare office. 


German (Original)

Bei Erziehungsproblemen gehen Sie in Deutschland …

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More about the state of Saxony-Anhalt

Before exploring the questions and answers for the German naturalization test for Saxony-Anhalt, let’s briefly introduce the state. The capital of Saxony-Anhalt is Magdeburg, while the largest city is Halle. The state borders Brandenburg to the east, Thuringia and Saxony to the south, and Lower Saxony to the west. It covers an area of 20,000 square kilometers and had a population of 2.2 million in 2019. The largest cities, Halle and Wittenberg, have populations of 232,000 and 50,000, respectively.

Magdeburg is a significant industrial hub with an important inland port, making it crucial for Germany’s economy. Saxony-Anhalt stands out historically, with five UNESCO World Heritage sites, including the cities of Quedlinburg and Eisleben.

The Elbe River flows through Halle, creating fertile land ideal for agriculture. The region is known for producing crops like sugar beets and potatoes, along with various fruits and vegetables. Now, it is the time for citizenship test for Saxony-Anhalt.