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, state power is divided. Which state authority does a judge work for? For the ... 

A) Judiciary. 

B) Executive. 

C) Press. 

D) Legislative. 


German (Original)

In Deutschland wird die Staatsgewalt geteilt. Für welche Staatsgewalt arbeitet ein Richter / eine Richterin? Für die …

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English

What does each German federal state have? 

A) its own Foreign Minister 

B) its own currency 

C) its own army 

D) its own government 


German (Original)

Was hat jedes deutsche Bundesland?

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English

Which of the following is compatible with the German Basic Law? 

A) Corporal punishment 

B) Torture 

C) Death penalty 

D) Fines 


German (Original)

Was ist mit dem deutschen Grundgesetz vereinbar?

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English

The education of children in Germany is above all a task ... 

A) of the state. 

B) of the parents. 

C) the grandparents. 

D) of the schools. 


German (Original)

Die Erziehung der Kinder ist in Deutschland vor allem Aufgabe …

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English

After the Second World War, which countries were referred to in Germany as "Allied Occupation Forces"? 

A) Soviet Union, Great Britain, Poland, Sweden 

B) France, Soviet Union, Italy, Japan 

C) USA, Soviet Union, Spain, Portugal 

D) USA, Soviet Union, Great Britain, France 


German (Original)

Welche Länder wurden nach dem Zweiten Weltkrieg in Deutschland als „Alliierte Besatzungsmächte“ bezeichnet?

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English

If you want to challenge an incorrect tax assessment in Germany, you must 

A) Do nothing.

B) Discard the assessment.

C) file an objection.

D) wait until a new assessment arrives.


German (Original)

Wenn Sie sich in Deutschland gegen einen falschen Steuerbescheid wehren wollen, müssen Sie …

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English

Why is there a 5% threshold in the electoral law of the Federal Republic of Germany? It exists because … 

A) the programs of many small parties have many similarities. 

B) citizens may lose orientation with many small parties. 

C) many small parties complicate the formation of a government. 

D) small parties do not have enough money to pay politicians. 


German (Original)

Warum gibt es die 5 %-Hürde im Wahlgesetz der Bundesrepublik Deutschland? Es gibt sie, weil …

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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

In 1933, the National Socialists with Adolf Hitler erected a new building in Germany ... 

A) a dictatorship. 

B) a democratic state. 

C) a monarchy. 

D) a principality. 


German (Original)

Die Nationalsozialisten mit Adolf Hitler errichteten 1933 in Deutschland …

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English

What do you call in Germany the unification of members of a party in parliament? 

A) Association 

B) Council of Elders

C) Parliamentary Group

D) Opposition


German (Original)

Wie nennt man in Deutschland die Vereinigung von Abgeordneten einer Partei im Parlament?

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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

What is Germany not? 

A) a democracy 

B) a constitutional state 

C) a monarchy

D) a welfare state 


German (Original)

Was ist Deutschland nicht?

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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

Which country is a neighboring country of Germany? 

A) Spain 

B) Bulgaria 

C) Norway 

D) Luxembourg 


German (Original)

Welches Land ist ein Nachbarland von Deutschland?

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English

What is the Bundeswehr? 

A) The German police 

B) A German port 

C) A German citizens' initiative 

D) The German army 


German (Original)

Was ist die Bundeswehr?

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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

January 27 is an official memorial day in Germany. What does this day commemorate? 

A) The end of World War II 

B) The adoption of the Basic Law 

C) The reunification of Germany 

D) The victims of National Socialism (Day of the Liberation of Auschwitz) 


German (Original)

Der 27. Januar ist in Deutschland ein offizieller Gedenktag. Woran erinnert dieser Tag?

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English

With the accession of the GDR to the Federal Republic of Germany, the new federal states now also belong to ... 

A) the European Union. 

B) to the Warsaw Pact. 

C) to OPEC. 

D) to the European Defence Community. 


German (Original)

Mit dem Beitritt der DDR zur Bundesrepublik Deutschland gehören die neuen Bundesländer nun auch …

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English

What should you do if you are treated poorly by your contact person at a German authority? 

A) I can do nothing. 

B) I have to put up with this treatment. 

C) I threaten the person. 

D) I can file a complaint with the head of the authority. 


German (Original)

Was sollten Sie tun, wenn Sie von Ihrem Ansprechpartner / Ihrer Ansprechpartnerin in einer deutschen Behörde schlecht behandelt werden?

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English

In Germany, juveniles from the age of 14 are of criminal age. This means: young people who are 14 years and older and violate criminal laws, ... 

A) will be punished. 

B) are treated like adults. 

C) share the punishment with their parents. 

D) will not be punished. 


German (Original)

In Deutschland sind Jugendliche ab 14 Jahren strafmündig. Das bedeutet: Jugendliche, die 14 Jahre und älter sind und gegen Strafgesetze verstoßen, …

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English

They want to abolish the bus line that you always use to get to work. What can you do to keep the bus line? 

A) I participate in or start a citizen initiative to preserve the bus line. 

B) I join a sports club and train for cycling. 

C) I contact the tax office because, as a taxpayer, I have a right to the bus line. 

D) I write a letter to the forestry office of the municipality. 


German (Original)

Man will die Buslinie abschaffen, mit der Sie immer zur Arbeit fahren. Was können Sie machen, um die Buslinie zu erhalten?

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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 is an example of antisemitic behavior? 

A) Attending a Jewish festival 

B) Criticizing the Israeli government 

C) Denying the Holocaust 

D) Playing football against Jews 


German (Original)

Was ist ein Beispiel für antisemitisches Verhalten?

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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

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

In Germany … 

A) One may only be married to one partner at a time. 

B) One can have multiple spouses simultaneously. 

C) One is not allowed to remarry if they have been married once. 

D) A woman is not allowed to remarry if her husband has died. 


German (Original)

In Deutschland …

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English

Mrs. Frost works as a permanent employee in an office. What does she not have to pay from her salary? 

A) Income Tax 

B) Contributions to unemployment insurance 

C) Pension and health insurance contributions 

D) Sales tax 


German (Original)

Frau Frost arbeitet als fest angestellte Mitarbeiterin in einem Büro. Was muss sie nicht von ihrem Gehalt bezahlen?

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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

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

Which war lasted from 1939 to 1945? 

A) the First World War 

B) the Second World War 

C) the Vietnam War 

D) the Gulf War 


German (Original)

Welcher Krieg dauerte von 1939 bis 1945?

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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

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

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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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.