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

The Federal Republic of Germany has maintained the borders of today since ... 

A) 1933

B) 1949

C) 1971

D) 1990


German (Original)

Die Bundesrepublik Deutschland hat die Grenzen von heute seit …

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English

Which of the following is a district in Thuringia? 

A) Ammerland

B) Altötting

C) Nordfriesland

D) Wartburgkreis


German (Original)

Welches ist ein Landkreis in Thüringen?

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English

In Germany, the party that wins an election is the one that... 

A) receives the most votes. 

B) is chosen by the majority of men. 

C) receives the most votes from workers. 

D) secures the most first votes for its chancellor candidate. 


German (Original)

Wahlen in Deutschland gewinnt die Partei, die …

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English

When is freedom of expression restricted in Germany? 

A) In the public dissemination of false claims about individuals 

B) In expressing opinions about the federal government 

C) In discussions about religions 

D) In criticism of the state 


German (Original)

Wann ist die Meinungsfreiheit in Deutschland eingeschränkt?

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English

A young woman in Germany, 22 years old, lives with her boyfriend. The woman's parents do not approve because they do not like the boyfriend. What can the parents do? 

A) They must respect their adult daughter's decision. 

B) They have the right to bring their daughter back to their home. 

C) They can go to the police and report their daughter. 

D) They look for another man for their daughter. 


German (Original)

Eine junge Frau in Deutschland, 22 Jahre alt, lebt mit ihrem Freund zusammen. Die Eltern der Frau finden das nicht gut, weil ihnen der Freund nicht gefällt. Was können die Eltern tun?

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English

At what age is one allowed to vote in local elections in Thuringia? 

A) 14

B) 16

C) 18

D) 20


German (Original)

Ab welchem Alter darf man in Thüringen bei Kommunalwahlen wählen?

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English

How were the occupation zones of Germany distributed after 1945? 

A) 1=Great Britain, 2=Soviet Union, 3=France, 4=USA 

B) 1=Soviet Union, 2=Great Britain, 3=USA, 4=France 

C) 1=Great Britain, 2=Soviet Union, 3=USA, 4=France 

D) 1=Great Britain, 2=USA, 3=Soviet Union, 4=France 


German (Original)

Wie waren die Besatzungszonen Deutschlands nach 1945 verteilt?

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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 country is a neighboring country of Germany? 

A) Czech Republic 

B) Bulgaria 

C) Greece 

D) Portugal 


German (Original)

Welches Land ist ein Nachbarland von Deutschland?

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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

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

What do you automatically pay in Germany if you are permanently employed? 

A) Social insurance 

B) Social assistance 

C) Child benefit 

D) Housing benefit 


German (Original)

Was bezahlt man in Deutschland automatisch, wenn man fest angestellt ist?

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English

In the GDR there were mainly migrants from ... 

A) Vietnam, Poland, Mozambique. 

B) France, Romania, Somalia. 

C) Chile, Hungary, Zimbabwe. 

D) North Korea, Mexico, Egypt. 


German (Original)

In der DDR lebten vor allem Migranten aus …

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English

When was the GDR founded? 

A) 1947

B) 1949

C) 1953

D) 1956


German (Original)

Wann wurde die DDR gegründet?

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English

From 1961 to 1989, Berlin was … 

A) without a mayor. 

B) its own state. 

C) divided by a wall. 

D) accessible only by airplane. 


German (Original)

Von 1961 bis 1989 war Berlin …

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English

What is allowed in Bundestag and Landtag elections in Germany? 

A) The husband votes on behalf of his wife. 

B) One can cast their vote by mail. 

C) One can cast their vote by phone on election day. 

D) Children from the age of 14 are allowed to vote. 


German (Original)

Was ist bei Bundestags- und Landtagswahlen in Deutschland erlaubt?

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English

If you are allowed to vote in a Bundestag election in Germany, this means ...

A) active election campaign.

B) active election procedure.

C) active election campaign.

D) active right to vote.


German (Original)

Wenn Sie bei einer Bundestagswahl in Deutschland wählen dürfen, heißt das …

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English

Who constitutes the German Bundesrat? 

A) The members of the Bundestag 

B) The ministers of the federal government 

C) The government representatives of the federal states 

D) The party members 


German (Original)

Wer bildet den deutschen Bundesrat?

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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

Who is usually elected as the President of the German Bundestag? 

A) The oldest member of parliament 

B) The prime minister of the largest federal state 

C) A former Federal Chancellor 

D) One MEP / one MEP from the strongest political group 


German (Original)

Wer wird meistens zum Präsidenten / zur Präsidentin des Deutschen Bundestages gewählt?

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English

What does the term "European integration" mean? 

A) It refers to American immigrants in Europe. 

B) The term refers to a halt in immigration to Europe. 

C) It refers to European emigrants in the USA. 

D) The term refers to the unification of European states into the EU. 


German (Original)

Was bedeutet der Begriff „europäische Integration“?

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English

A judge in Germany belongs to the … 

A) executive power.

B) judicial power.

C) planning power.  

D) legislative power. 


German (Original)

Ein Richter / eine Richterin gehört in Deutschland zur 

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English

Who built the Berlin Wall? 

A) Great Britain 

B) East Germany (DDR) 

C) The Federal Republic of Germany 

D) The USA 


German (Original)

Wer baute die Mauer in Berlin?

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English

What was the name of the first Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany? 

A) Konrad Adenauer

B) Kurt Georg Kiesinger

C) Helmut Schmidt

D) Willy Brandt


German (Original)

Wie hieß der erste Bundeskanzler der Bundesrepublik Deutschland?

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English

When the parliament of a German federal state is elected, it is called a … 

A) Local election 

B) State election 

C) European election 

D) Federal election 


German (Original)

Wenn das Parlament eines deutschen Bundeslandes gewählt wird, nennt man das …

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English

What is a task of the police in Germany? 

A) Defend the country 

B) Wiretap citizens 

C) Pass laws 

D) Monitor the enforcement of laws 


German (Original)

Was ist eine Aufgabe der Polizei 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

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

To participate in democratic elections in Germany is ...

A) a duty.

B) a right.

C) a compulsion.

D) a burden.


German (Original)

An demokratischen Wahlen in Deutschland teilzunehmen ist …

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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?

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English

A man in a wheelchair has applied for a position as an accountant. What is an example of discrimination? He does not get the job just because he … 

A) is in a wheelchair. 

B) has no experience. 

C) has high salary expectations. 

D) does not speak English. 


German (Original)

Ein Mann im Rollstuhl hat sich auf eine Stelle als Buchhalter beworben. Was ist ein Beispiel für Diskriminierung? Er bekommt die Stelle nur deshalb nicht, weil er …

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English

When does the statutory night's rest begin in Germany? 

A) when the sun goes down 

B) when the neighbors go to sleep 

C) at 0 o'clock, midnight 

D) at 10 pm 


German (Original)

Wann beginnt die gesetzliche Nachtruhe in Deutschland?

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English

An adult woman wants to obtain her Abitur (high school diploma) in Germany. She can do this at … 

A) A university. 

B) An evening gymnasium. 

C) A secondary school. 

D) A private university. 


German (Original)

Eine erwachsene Frau möchte in Deutschland das Abitur nachholen. Das kann sie an …

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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.