Naturalization test for Schleswig-Holstein

If you live in the state of Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, completing the German naturalization test (Einbürgerungstest) is a crucial step in the citizenship process. We’ve made it easier by translating all the test questions and answers in German naturalization test for Schleswig-Holstein into English, with the original German text also available. Our practice tests are designed to reflect the actual exam you’ll face, customized for your state. However, remember that these are for practice only; you’ll need to schedule your official test through your local VHS (Volkshochschule) or another certified institution.

For more in-depth information, check out our guide: Naturalization test in Germany. To explore further details about the naturalization process in Schleswig-Holstein, visit the Schleswig-Holstein official state website here.

By the way, don’t forget to plan your vacations by taking a look at the holidays in Schleswig Holstein.

Schleswig-Holstein 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 Schleswig-Holstein.

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

Germany is ... 

A) a socialist state.

B) a federal state. 

C) a dictatorship. 

D) a monarchy. 


German (Original)

German Deutschland ist …

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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

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

What is the "5% threshold" in Germany? 

A) Voting regulation in the Bundestag for small parties 

B) Attendance check in the Bundestag for votes 

C) Minimum share of voter votes needed to enter parliament 

D) Attendance check in the Bundesrat for votes 


German (Original)

Was ist in Deutschland die „5 %-Hürde“?

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English

Germany is... 

A) A communist republic. 

B) A democratic and social federal state. 

C) A capitalist and social monarchy. 

D) A social and socialist federal state. 


German (Original)

Deutschland ist …

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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

A party in the German Bundestag wants to abolish press freedom. Is this possible? 

A) Yes, if more than half of the members of the Bundestag are in favor. 

B) Yes, but two-thirds of the members of the Bundestag must be in favor.

C) No, because press freedom is a fundamental right. It cannot be abolished. 

D) No, because only the Federal Council can abolish press freedom. 


German (Original)

Eine Partei im Deutschen Bundestag will die Pressefreiheit abschaffen. Ist das möglich?

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English

What is a common tradition in Germany at Easter? 

A) Placing pumpkins outside the door 

B) Decorating a Christmas tree 

C) Painting eggs 

D) Launching fireworks into the air 


German (Original)

Was ist in Deutschland ein Brauch an Ostern?

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English

What was not present in Germany during the time of National Socialism? 

A) Free elections 

B) Press censorship 

C) Arbitrary arrests 

D) Persecution of Jews 


German (Original)

Was gab es in Deutschland nicht während der Zeit des Nationalsozialismus?

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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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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

What is the main task of a judge in Germany? A judge … 

A) Represents citizens in court. 

B) Works at a court and delivers judgments. 

C) Changes laws. 

D) Supervises young people in court. 


German (Original)

Was ist die Hauptaufgabe eines Richters / einer Richterin in Deutschland? Ein Richter / eine Richterin …

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English

In Germany you have intentionally opened a letter addressed to another person. What did you ignore? 

A) the right to silence 

B) the secrecy of correspondence 

C) the obligation of secrecy 

D) the freedom of expression 


German (Original)

Sie haben in Deutschland absichtlich einen Brief geöffnet, der an eine andere Person adressiert ist. Was haben Sie nicht beachtet?

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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

Which country is a neighboring country of Germany? 

A) Romania 

B) Bulgaria 

C) Poland 

D) Greece 


German (Original)

Welches Land ist ein Nachbarland von Deutschland?

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English

How does the German state finance social security? 

A) Church taxes 

B) Social security contributions 

C) Donations 

D) Association contributions 


German (Original)

Womit finanziert der deutsche Staat die Sozialversicherung?

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English

German Federal President Gustav Heinemann is giving Helmut Schmidt the appointment certificate as German Chancellor in 1974. What is one of the duties of the German Federal President? 

A) He/She conducts government affairs. 

B) He/She monitors the ruling party. 

C) He/She selects the ministers. 

D) He/She proposes the Chancellor for election. 


German (Original)

Der deutsche Bundespräsident Gustav Heinemann gibt Helmut Schmidt 1974 die Ernennungsurkunde zum deutschen Bundeskanzler. Was gehört zu den Aufgaben des deutschen Bundespräsidenten / der deutschen Bundespräsidentin?

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English

Which right is one of the fundamental rights in Germany? 

A) The right to bear arms 

B) Vigilante justice 

C) Freedom of speech 

D) Self-administered justice 


German (Original)

Welches Recht gehört zu den Grundrechten in Deutschland?

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English

What existed during the time of National Socialism in Germany? 

A) The prohibition of political parties 

B) The right to free personal development 

C) Freedom of the press 

D) Protection of human dignity 


German (Original)

Was gab es während der Zeit des Nationalsozialismus in Deutschland?

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English

What is the title of the head of government in Schleswig-Holstein? 

A) First Minister

B) Prime Minister

C) Mayor

D) Minister President


German (Original)

Wie nennt man den Regierungschef / die Regierungschefin in Schleswig-Holstein?

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English

Maik and Sybille want to hold a street demonstration with friends at their residence in Germany. What do they need to do beforehand? 

A) They need to register the demonstration. 

B) They don’t need to do anything. In Germany, one can demonstrate anywhere at any time. 

C) They cannot do anything, as demonstrations are generally prohibited in Germany. 

D) Maik and Sybille need to form a new association, as only associations are allowed to demonstrate. 


German (Original)

Maik und Sybille wollen mit Freunden an ihrem deutschen Wohnort eine Demonstration auf der Straße abhalten. Was müssen sie vorher tun?

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English

Which of today's German federal states used to belong to the territory of the GDR? 

A) Brandenburg

B) Bavaria 

C) Saarland

D) Hesse


German (Original)

Welches heutige deutsche Bundesland gehörte früher zum Gebiet der DDR?

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English

What is the main task of the German Federal President? He/She … 

A) Governs the country. 

B) Drafts the laws. 

C) Represents the country. 

D) Monitors the adherence to laws. 


German (Original)

Welche Hauptaufgabe hat der deutsche Bundespräsident / die deutsche Bundespräsidentin? Er / Sie …

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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 are the colors of the state flag of Schleswig-Holstein? 

A) White and blue

B) Blue, white, and red

C) White and red

D) Green, white, and red


German (Original)

Welche Farben hat die Landesflagge von Schleswig-Holstein?

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English

What is the name of the parliament for all of Germany? 

A) Federal Assembly 

B) People's Chamber 

C) Bundestag 

D) Federal Court of Justice 


German (Original)

Wie heißt das Parlament für ganz Deutschland?

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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

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

Pentecost is a … 

A) Christian holiday. 

B) German day of remembrance. 

C) International day of mourning. 

D) Bavarian tradition. 


German (Original)

Pfingsten ist ein …

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English

The German federal states participate in federal legislation through ...

A) the Federal Council.

B) the Federal Assembly.

C) the Bundestag.

D) the Federal Government.


German (Original)

Die deutschen Bundesländer wirken an der Gesetzgebung des Bundes mit durch …

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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

Which is a district in Schleswig-Holstein? 

A) Ammerland

B) Mecklenburgische Seenplatte

C) Nordfriesland

D) Rhein-Sieg-Kreis


German (Original)

Welches ist ein Landkreis in Schleswig-Holstein?

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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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More about the state of Schleswig-Holstein

Let’s get to know this state before diving into German naturalization test for Schleswig-Holstein. Schleswig-Holstein is Germany’s northernmost state, located between the Baltic Sea and the North Sea. It borders Denmark to the north, Hamburg to the south, and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern to the southeast. The state covers an area of about 15.8 thousand square kilometers and has a population of 2.9 million as of 2019. The capital city is Kiel.

Kiel University, recognized in global rankings, is a key institution in the state, along with the renowned Flensburg University of Applied Sciences.

With its coastal location, Schleswig-Holstein has significant ports in Kiel, offering job opportunities in shipbuilding and fishing. The state is responsible for two-thirds of Germany’s fish production, yet fishing is not the primary source of income. The main economic driver is tourism, particularly centered around the North Sea island of Sylt, a popular and lucrative holiday destination. Now, let’s start your journey with the citizenship test for Schleswig-Holstein.