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

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

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

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

What does the so-called "Stolpersteine" in Germany commemorate?

A) Famous German politicians

B) The victims of National Socialism

C) Traffic accident victims

D) Notable Jewish musicians


German (Original)

Woran erinnern die sogenannten „Stolpersteine“ 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

To be eligible to vote in a federal election in Germany, one must... 

A) reside in the Federal Republic of Germany and wish to vote. 

B) be a citizen of the Federal Republic of Germany and be at least 18 years old. 

C) have lived in the Federal Republic of Germany for at least 3 years. 

D) be a citizen of the Federal Republic of Germany and be at least 21 years old. 


German (Original)

Bei einer Bundestagswahl in Deutschland darf jeder wählen, der …

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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

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

How did the Federal Republic of Germany and the GDR become one state? 

A) The Federal Republic occupied the GDR. 

B) The present five eastern federal states joined the Federal Republic of Germany. 

C) The western federal states joined the GDR. 

D) The GDR occupied the Federal Republic of Germany. 


German (Original)

Wie wurden die Bundesrepublik Deutschland und die DDR zu einem Staat?

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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

Foreign workers who were recruited by the Federal Republic of Germany in the 1950s and 1960s were called 

A) Undocumented workers 

B) Guest workers 

C) Temporary workers 

D) Shift workers 


German (Original)

Ausländische Arbeitnehmer und Arbeitnehmerinnen, die in den 50er und 60er Jahren von der Bundesrepublik Deutschland angeworben wurden, nannte man …

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English

What does the abbreviation DDR mean? 

A) Third German Radio 

B) The German Republic 

C) Third German Republic 

D) German Democratic Republic 


German (Original)

Was bedeutet die Abkürzung DDR?

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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

What colors are on the state flag of Saxony-Anhalt? 

A) blue-white-red

B) yellow-black

C) green-white-red

D) white-red


German (Original)

Welche Farben hat die Landesflagge von Sachsen-Anhalt?

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English

What can one be honored with in the Federal Republic of Germany for outstanding achievements in political, economic, cultural, intellectual, or social fields? 

A) The Federal Cross of Merit 

B) The Federal Eagle 

C) The Patriotic Merit Order 

D) The Honorary Title "Hero of the German Democratic Republic" 


German (Original)

Womit kann man in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland geehrt werden, wenn man auf politischem, wirtschaftlichem, kulturellem, geistigem oder sozialem Gebiet eine besondere Leistung erbracht hat? Mit dem …

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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

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

Which federal state is Saxony-Anhalt? 

A) 1

B) 2

C) 3

D) 4


German (Original)

Welches Bundesland ist Sachsen-Anhalt?

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English

In a democracy, a function of regular elections is … 

A) to force citizens to cast their vote. 

B) to allow a change of government according to the will of the majority of voters. 

C) to maintain existing laws in the country. 

D) to give more power to the poor. 


German (Original)

In einer Demokratie ist eine Funktion von regelmäßigen Wahlen, …

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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

In Germany, the Bundestag and the Bundesrat belong to the … 

A) Executive 

B) Legislative 

C) Directive 

D) Judiciary 


German (Original)

In Deutschland gehören der Bundestag und der Bundesrat zur …

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English

What was the coat of arms of the German Democratic Republic? 

A) 1

B) 2

C) 3

D) 4


German (Original)

Welches war das Wappen der Deutschen Demokratischen Republik?

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English

Social market economy means the economy … 

A) is solely driven by supply and demand. 

B) is planned and controlled by the state, with no consideration of supply and demand. 

C) is oriented towards foreign demand. 

D) is driven by supply and demand, but the state ensures social balance. 


German (Original)

Soziale Marktwirtschaft bedeutet, die Wirtschaft …

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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

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

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

Which is not an organ of the state?

A) Legislation 

B) Government 

C) Press 

D) Judiciary 


German (Original)

Was ist keine staatliche Gewalt in Deutschland?

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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

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

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

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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English

Which coat of arms belongs to the state of Saxony-Anhalt? 

A) 1

B) 2

C) 3

D) 4


German (Original)

Welches Wappen gehört zum Bundesland Sachsen-Anhalt?

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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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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.