Naturalization test for Brandenburg

If you live in Brandenburg, Germany, you must complete the German naturalization test in Brandenburg, also Leben in Deutschland test, as a requirement for citizenship and some visa processes. The German and English questions and answers on Vasistdas.de reflect the actual exam and are tailored to your selected state. Please note that the citizenship test for Brandenburg (Einbürgerungstest) on our site is for practice purposes only. To take the official test, you’ll need to schedule an appointment with your local local VHS (Volkshochschule) in Brandenburg.

For more information about the German Citizenship Test, check out our guide with this article Naturalization test in Germany. In case you want to apply for naturalization in Brandenburg, you can visit the official web site here.

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

Brandenburg 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 Brandenburg.

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

For how many years is the Bundestag elected in Germany? 

A) 2 years 

B) 4 years 

C) 6 years 

D) 8 years 


German (Original)

Für wie viele Jahre wird der Bundestag in Deutschland gewählt?

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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

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

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

Two friends want to go to a public swimming pool in Germany. Both have a dark skin color and are therefore not allowed to enter. What right is being violated in this situation? The right to ... 

A) Freedom of expression 

B) Equal treatment 

C) Freedom of assembly 

D) Freedom of movement 


German (Original)

Zwei Freunde wollen in ein öffentliches Schwimmbad in Deutschland. Beide haben eine dunkle Hautfarbe und werden deshalb nicht hineingelassen. Welches Recht wird in dieser Situation verletzt? Das Recht auf …

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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

Which animal is the national emblem of the Federal Republic of Germany? 

A) Lion

B) Eagle

C) Bear

D) Horse


German (Original)

Welches Tier ist das Wappentier der Bundesrepublik Deutschland?

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English

Which religion has shaped European and German culture? 

A) Hinduism 

B) Christianity 

C) Buddhism 

D) Islam 


German (Original)

Welche Religion hat die europäische und deutsche Kultur geprägt?

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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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English

In Germany, parents can decide until their child reaches the age of 14 whether the child will participate in 

A) History classes

B) Religious education classes. 

C) Politics classes. 

D) Language classes.


German (Original)

In Deutschland können eltern bis zum 14. Lebensjahr ihres Kindes entscheiden, ob es in der Schule am

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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

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 does "active voting right" mean in Germany? 

A) You can be elected. 

B) You must go to vote. 

C) You can vote. 

D) You must go to the vote count. 


German (Original)

Was bedeutet „aktives Wahlrecht“ in Deutschland?

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English

How many years ago was there the first Jewish community in the area of present-day Germany? 

A) About 300 years ago 

B) About 700 years ago 

C) About 1150 years ago 

D) About 1700 years ago 


German (Original)

Vor wie vielen Jahren gab es erstmals eine jüdische Gemeinde auf dem Gebiet des heutigen Deutschlands?

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English

The Federal Republic of Germany is a democratic and social ... 

A) association of states. 

B) federal state. 

C) confederation. 

D) central state. 


German (Original)

Die Bundesrepublik Deutschland ist ein demokratischer und sozialer …

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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

From which country did the first guest workers come to the Federal Republic of Germany? 

A) Italy 

B) Spain 

C) Portugal 

D) Turkey 


German (Original)

Aus welchem Land kamen die ersten Gastarbeiter / Gastarbeiterinnen in die Bundesrepublik Deutschland?

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English

In which other country is there a large German-speaking population? 

A) Czech Republic 

B) Norway 

C) Spain 

D) Austria 


German (Original)

In welchem anderen Land gibt es eine große deutschsprachige Bevölkerung?

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English

Which German city was divided into four sectors after the Second World War? 

A) Munich 

B) Berlin

C) Dresden

D) Frankfurt/Oder


German (Original)

Welche deutsche Stadt wurde nach dem Zweiten Weltkrieg in vier Sektoren aufgeteilt?

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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

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

Which office is part of municipal administration in Germany? 

A) Parish office 

B) Public order office 

C) Tax office 

D) Foreign Office 


German (Original)

Welches Amt gehört in Deutschland zur Gemeindeverwaltung?

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English

What did the term "Iron Curtain" stand for? For the isolation … 

A) of the Warsaw Pact against the West. 

B) of Northern Germany against Southern Germany. 

C) of Nazi Germany against the Allies. 

D) of Europe against the USA. 


German (Original)

Wofür stand der Ausdruck „Eiserner Vorhang“? Für die Abschottung …

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English

At what age can you vote in local elections in Brandenburg? 

A) 14

B) 16

C) 18

D) 20


German (Original)

Ab welchem Alter darf man in Brandenburg bei Kommunalwahlen wählen?

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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

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 does the principle of equal treatment mean in Germany? 

A) No one may be disadvantaged, for example, due to a disability. 

B) One may disadvantage others if there are sufficient personal reasons for doing so. 

C) No one may file a lawsuit against others if they have been disadvantaged. 

D) It is a law for everyone to donate money annually to disadvantaged groups. 


German (Original)

Was bedeutet in Deutschland der Grundsatz der Gleichbehandlung?

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English

Who decides on a new law in Germany? 

A) the government 

B) the parliament 

C) the court 

D) the police 


German (Original)

Wer beschließt in Deutschland ein neues Gesetz?

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English

Which coat of arms belongs to the federal state of Brandenburg? 

A) 1

B) 2

C) 3

D) 4


German (Original)

Welches Wappen gehört zum Bundesland Brandenburg?

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English

What is a Christmas tradition in Germany? 

A) Hiding colorful eggs 

B) Decorating a Christmas tree 

C) Dressing up in masks and costumes 

D) Placing pumpkins outside the door 


German (Original)

Was ist in Deutschland ein Brauch zu Weihnachten?

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English

A party in Germany aiming to establish a dictatorship is then... 

A) Tolerant. 

B) Oriented towards the rule of law. 

C) Law-abiding. 

D) Unconstitutional. 


German (Original)

Eine Partei in Deutschland verfolgt das Ziel, eine Diktatur zu errichten. Sie ist dann …

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English

Many people in Germany work voluntarily in their free time. What does this mean? 

A) They work as soldiers. 

B) They work voluntarily and unpaid in clubs and associations. 

C) They work in the federal government. 

D) They work in a hospital and earn money. 


German (Original)

Viele Menschen in Deutschland arbeiten in ihrer Freizeit ehrenamtlich. Was bedeutet das?

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English

What is the title of the head of government in Brandenburg? 

A) First Minister / First Minister

B) Prime Minister / Prime Minister

C) Mayor

D) Minister-President / Minister-President


German (Original)

Wie nennt man den Regierungschef / die Regierungschefin in Brandenburg?

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Please note: The English translations provided in the German naturalization test for Brandenburg are intended to help you understand the material. The official test will not include questions and answers in English. The questions and answers on this site are sourced from the official website of the German Federal Office for Migration and Refugees and have been translated into English. If you wish to take the Leben in Deutschland test for a different state in Germany, please visit our states page.

More about the state of Brandenburg

Before exploring the questions and answers for the German naturalization test for Brandenburg, let’s briefly introduce the state. Brandenburg is located in northeastern Germany, with Potsdam as its capital. Other significant cities include Cottbus, Frankfurt (Oder), and Oranienburg. The state covers an area of 29,500 square kilometers and has a population of approximately 2.5 million.

Brandenburg shares a border with Berlin and reflects many of Berlin’s cultural traits. The state has a rich history, filled with numerous historical monuments, making it a must-visit for history enthusiasts. It’s also a paradise for nature lovers, boasting over 3,000 lakes and extensive forests, making it one of Germany’s greenest states. Brandenburg is famous for its rose-filled parks, and it is home to the Sanssouci Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

In Frankfurt (Oder), Brandenburg is home to the Viadrina European University, where Polish and German students study together, which is a significant point of pride for the state. Additionally, Brandenburg is rich in geothermal resources, contributing to both the economy and environmental sustainability through the use of underground energy. It now time to take the citizenship test for Brandenburg.