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

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

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

Why do you have to declare whether you belong to a church when filing a tax return in Germany? Because … 

A) There is a church tax linked to income tax and wage tax. 

B) It is important for statistical purposes in Germany. 

C) You have to pay more taxes if you don't belong to a church. 

D) The church is responsible for the tax return. 


German (Original)

Warum muss man in Deutschland bei der Steuererklärung aufschreiben, ob man zu einer Kirche gehört oder nicht? Weil …

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English

Which politician stands for the "Eastern Treaties"? 

A) Helmut Kohl

B) Willy Brandt

C) Michail Gorbatschow

D) Ludwig Erhard


German (Original)

Welcher Politiker steht für die „Ostverträge“?

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English

Since when do you pay in cash with the Euro in Germany? 

A) 1995

B) 1998

C) 2002

D) 2005


German (Original)

Seit wann bezahlt man in Deutschland mit dem Euro in bar?

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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

A lay judge in Germany is … 

A) The deputy of the mayor. 

B) A volunteer judge. 

C) A member of a municipal council. 

D) A person who has studied law. 


German (Original)

Ein Gerichtsschöffe / eine Gerichtsschöffin in Deutschland ist …

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English

Who pays social insurance in Germany? 

A) Employers and employees 

B) Only employees 

C) All citizens 

D) Only employers 


German (Original)

Wer bezahlt in Deutschland die Sozialversicherungen?

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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 referred to as an "Ampelkoalition" in Germany? The cooperation … 

A) Between the Bundestag factions of CDU and CSU 

B) Between SPD, FDP, and Alliance 90/The Greens in a government 

C) Between CSU, The Left, and Alliance 90/The Greens in a government 

D) Between the Bundestag factions of CDU and SPD 


German (Original)

Was wird in Deutschland als „Ampelkoalition“ bezeichnet? Die Zusammenarbeit …

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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

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

Where can you find information about political topics in Schleswig-Holstein? 

A) At the consumer protection agency

B) At the local municipal office

C) At the state center for political education

D) At the churches


German (Original)

Wo können Sie sich in Schleswig-Holstein über politische Themen informieren?

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English

Why is the period in the autumn of 1989 in the GDR called "The Turn"? During this time, the GDR changed politically … 

A) from a dictatorship to a democracy. 

B) from a liberal market economy to socialism. 

C) from a monarchy to social democracy. 

D) from a religious state to a communist state. 


German (Original)

Warum nennt man die Zeit im Herbst 1989 in der DDR „Die Wende“? In dieser Zeit veränderte sich die DDR politisch …

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English

Where do you have to register when you move in Germany? 

A) at the Residents' Registration Office 

B) at the registry office 

C) at the public order office 

D) at the trade office 


German (Original)

Wo müssen Sie sich anmelden, wenn Sie in Deutschland umziehen?

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English

In Germany, a change in government in a federal state can impact federal politics. Governing becomes … 

A) More difficult if it changes the majority in the Bundestag. 

B) Easier if it brings new parties into the Bundesrat. 

C) More difficult if it alters the majority in the Bundesrat. 

D) Easier if it involves a wealthy federal state. 


German (Original)

In Deutschland kann ein Regierungswechsel in einem Bundesland Auswirkungen auf die Bundespolitik haben. Das Regieren wird …

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English

What happened on November 9, 1938, in Germany? 

A) With the attack on Poland, World War II begins. 

B) The National Socialists lose an election and dissolve the Reichstag. 

C) Jewish businesses and synagogues are destroyed by National Socialists and their supporters. 

D) Hitler becomes Reich President and bans all political parties. 


German (Original)

Was passierte am 9. November 1938 in Deutschland?

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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 

At what age are you allowed to participate in the election to the German Bundestag in Germany? 

A) 16

B) 18

C) 21

D) 23


German (Original)

Ab welchem Alter darf man in Deutschland an der Wahl zum Deutschen Bundestag teilnehmen?

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English

In Germany, a mayor is … 

A) the head of a school. 

B) the chief of a bank. 

C) the head of a municipality. 

D) the chairperson of a party. 


German (Original)

In Deutschland ist ein Bürgermeister / eine Bürgermeisterin …

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English

In 1953 there was an uprising in the GDR, which was long commemorated by a holiday in the Federal Republic of Germany. When was this? 

A) May 1st 

B) June 17th 

C) July 20th 

D) November 9th 


German (Original)

Im Jahr 1953 gab es in der DDR einen Aufstand, an den lange Zeit in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland ein Feiertag erinnerte. Wann war das?

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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

At which festival do people in Germany wear colorful costumes and masks? 

A) on Rose Monday 

B) on May Day 

C) at the Oktoberfest 

D) at Whitsun 


German (Original)

Zu welchem Fest tragen Menschen in Deutschland bunte Kostüme und Masken?

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English

The elections in Germany are ... 

A) special. 

B) secret. 

C) job-related. 

D) gender related. 


German (Original)

Die Wahlen in Deutschland sind …

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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

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 does "popular sovereignty" mean? All state authority emanates from … 

A) The people. 

B) The Bundestag. 

C) The Prussian king. 

D) The Federal Constitutional Court. 


German (Original)

Was bedeutet „Volkssouveränität“? Alle Staatsgewalt geht vom …

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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

The capital city of Schleswig-Holstein is … 

A) Husum

B) Flensburg

C) Lübeck

D) Kiel


German (Original)

Die Landeshauptstadt von Schleswig-Holstein heißt …

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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

Which organization in a company helps the employees in case of problems with the employer? 

A) the works council

B) the tax auditor 

C) the operating group

D) the operational management 


German (Original)

Welche Organisation in einer Firma hilft den Arbeitnehmern und Arbeitnehmerinnen bei Problemen mit dem Arbeitgeber / der Arbeitgeberin?

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English

Which right is guaranteed as a fundamental right under the German constitution? The right to 

A) Freedom of belief and conscience 

B) Entertainment 

C) Work 

D) Housing 


German (Original)

Welches Recht gehört zu den Grundrechten, die nach der deutschen Verfassung garantiert werden? Das Recht auf

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English

What colors does the German flag have? 

A) black-red-gold 

B) red-white-black 

C) black-red-green 

D) black-yellow-red 


German (Original)

Welche Farben hat die deutsche Flagge?

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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.