Naturalization test for Thuringia

If you reside in the state of Thuringia, Germany, you’ll need to complete the German naturalization test (Einbürgerungstest) as part of the citizenship process. We’ve translated all the questions and answers in German naturalization test for Thuringia into English for your convenience, while the original German version is also available. The questions on our site are based on the actual test you will encounter, tailored to your selected state. Please note that our practice test is for preparation purposes only; for the official test, you must book an appointment at your local VHS (Volkshochschule) or another authorized institution.

For more detailed information, check out our comprehensive guide: Naturalization test in Germany. As a foreigner in Germany, you can get more information regarding naturalization in Thuringia with the Thuringia official state web site here.

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

Thuringia 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 Thuringia.

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

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

The BIZ Career Information Center at the Federal Employment Agency in Germany helps with ... 

A) Pension calculation. 

B) Apprenticeship search. 

C) Tax return. 

D) Health insurance. 


German (Original)

Das Berufsinformationszentrum BIZ bei der Bundesagentur für Arbeit in Deutschland hilft bei der …

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English

Which coat of arms belongs to the Free State of Thuringia? 

A) 1

B) 2

C) 3

D) 4


German (Original)

Welches Wappen gehört zum Freistaat Thüringen?

almanya 451

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English

Germany is a member of the Schengen Agreement. What does this mean? 

A) Germans can travel to many European countries without passport control. 

B) Everyone can enter Germany without identity checks. 

C) Germans can travel to any country without passport control. 

D) Germans can pay with the Euro in every country. 


German (Original)

Deutschland ist Mitglied des Schengener Abkommens. Was bedeutet das?

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English

In Parliament, the term "opposition" refers to... 

A) The governing parties. 

B) The faction with the most members. 

C) All parties that achieved the 5% threshold in the last election. 

D) All members who do not belong to the governing party/parties. 


German (Original)

Im Parlament steht der Begriff „Opposition“ für…

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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

Which country was not an "Allied Occupation Power" in Germany? 

A) USA 

B) Soviet Union 

C) France 

D) Japan 


German (Original)

Welches Land war keine „Alliierte Besatzungsmacht“ in Deutschland?

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English

Which measures create social security in Germany? 

A) the health insurance 

B) the car insurance 

C) the building insurance 

D) the liability insurance 


German (Original)

Welche Maßnahme schafft in Deutschland soziale Sicherheit?

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English

How many federal states does the Federal Republic of Germany have? 

A) 14

B) 15

C) 16

D) 17


German (Original)

Wie viele Bundesländer hat die Bundesrepublik Deutschland?

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English

What happened on June 17, 1953, in the GDR? 

A) The formal accession to the Warsaw Pact 

B) Nationwide strikes and a popular uprising 

C) The 1st SED party congress 

D) The first visit of Fidel Castro 


German (Original)

Was ereignete sich am 17. Juni 1953 in der DDR?

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English

What does a lay judge do in Germany? He / She … 

A) Decides with judges on guilt and punishment. 

B) Gives legal advice to citizens. 

C) Issues certificates. 

D) Defends the accused. 


German (Original)

Was macht ein Schöffe / eine Schöffin in Deutschland? Er / Sie …

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English

What are the heads of government of most federal states in Germany called? 

A) First Minister

B) Prime Minister

C) Senator

D) Minister President


German (Original)

Wie werden die Regierungschefs / Regierungschefinnen der meisten Bundesländer in Deutschland genannt?

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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

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

When were the National Socialists in power in Germany with Adolf Hitler? 

A) 1918 to 1923 

B) 1932 to 1950 

C) 1933 to 1945 

D) 1945 to 1989 


German (Original)

Wann waren die Nationalsozialisten mit Adolf Hitler in Deutschland an der Macht?

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English

What is the name of the German constitution? 

A) People's Law 

B) Federal Law 

C) German Law 

D) Basic Law 


German (Original)

Wie heisst die deutsche Verfassung?

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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

By which treaties did the Federal Republic of Germany join with other states to form the European Economic Community? 

A) Through the Hamburg Treaties 

B) through the Treaties of Rome 

C) through the Paris Treaties 

D) through the London Treaties 


German (Original)

Durch welche Verträge schloss sich die Bundesrepublik Deutschland mit anderen Staaten zur Europäischen Wirtschaftsgemeinschaft zusammen?

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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 is elected in the European elections? 

A) the European Commission 

B) the countries that are allowed to enter the EU 

C) the Members of the European Parliament 

D) the European constitution 


German (Original)

Wer wird bei der Europawahl gewählt?

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English

Trade unions are interest groups for … 

A) Young people. 

B) Employees. 

C) Pensioners. 

D) Employers. 


German (Original)

Gewerkschaften sind Interessenverbände der …

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English

Elections in Germany are free. What does this mean? 

A) All convicted criminals are not allowed to vote. 

B) If I want to vote, my employer must give me time off. 

C) Everyone can decide freely whether they want to vote and who they want to vote for. 

D) I can freely decide where I want to vote. 


German (Original)

Wahlen in Deutschland sind frei. Was bedeutet das?

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English

The capital city of Thuringia is called 

A) Eisenach

B) Erfurt

C) Gera

D) Jena


German (Original)

Die Landeshauptstadt von Thüringen heißt …

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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

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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English

How is the head of government in Thuringia called? 

A) First Minister

B) Prime Minister

C) Mayor

D) Minister-President


German (Original)

Wie nennt man den Regierungschef / die Regierungschefin in Thüringen?

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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 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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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

What is primarily a responsibility of the federal states in Germany? 

A) Defense policy 

B) Foreign policy 

C) Economic policy 

D) Education policy 


German (Original)

Was ist in Deutschland vor allem eine Aufgabe der Bundesländer?

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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

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

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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More about the Free State of Thuringia

Before diving into the questions and answers for the German naturalization test for Thuringia, let’s briefly introduce the state. Thuringia is the fifth smallest state in Germany by population, with around 2.3 million residents spread across 16,000 square kilometers. It’s located in central Germany, with no borders shared with other countries. Thuringia comprises 17 districts and 6 independent cities.

The capital of Thuringia is Erfurt, known for the “Kramer Bridge,” which uniquely has houses built on it. The city also boasts Europe’s oldest synagogue and the St. Marien Cathedral.

Thuringia is home to the “Weimar Bauhaus University” and “Erfurt University.” The state is a blend of rich history and natural beauty, with the Thuringian Forest offering popular hiking trails like the “Rennsteig,” where hikers can ascend to heights of up to 1,000 meters.

A specialty of Thuringia is its famous white sausage, seasoned with ingredients like salt, pepper, marjoram, cumin, and garlic, and traditionally enjoyed with mustard produced in Thuringia. Now, let’s get into the citizenship test for Thuringia.