Naturalization test for Bremen

German naturalization test for Bremen (Einbürgerungstest) is required for German citizenship and certain visa processes. The English and German questions and answers you see on our website, Vasistdas.de, are automatically selected based on your chosen state and are similar to those you will encounter in the actual exam. The citizenship test for Bremen on our site is intended solely for practice. To take the official test, you must schedule an appointment with the VHS (Volkshochschule) in your state or with private institutions that offer German courses.

For more detailed information about the German citizenship test, take a look at our guide at Naturalization test in Germany. And in case you plan to apply for naturalization in Bremen, the official web site will help.

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Bremen 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 Bremen.

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

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

In which year did Hitler become Reich Chancellor? 

A) 1923

B) 1927

C) 1933

D) 1936


German (Original)

In welchem Jahr wurde Hitler Reichskanzler?

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English

How many inhabitants does Germany have? 

A) 70 million 

B) 78 million 

C) 84 million 

D) 90 million 


German (Original)

Wie viele Einwohner hat Deutschland?

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English

How often are there normally federal elections in Germany? 

A) every three years 

B) every four years 

C) every five years 

D) every six years 


German (Original)

Wie oft gibt es normalerweise Bundestagswahlen in Deutschland?

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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

The first Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany was ... 

A) Ludwig Erhard

B) Willy Brandt

C) Konrad Adenauer

D) Gerhard Schröder


German (Original)

Der erste Bundeskanzler der Bundesrepublik Deutschland war …

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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

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

What are the colors of the state flag of Bremen? 

A) blue-white-red

B) red-white

C) green-white-red

D) black-gold


German (Original)

Welche Farben hat die Landesflagge von Bremen?

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English

Which country is a neighboring country of Germany? 

A) Hungary 

B) Portugal 

C) Spain 

D) Switzerland 


German (Original)

Welches Land ist ein Nachbarland von Deutschland?

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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

In Germany, children from the age of three until they start school for the first time have a right to ... 

A) monthly pocket money. 

B) a place in a sports club. 

C) a place in a kindergarten. 

D) a vacation pass. 


German (Original)

In Deutschland haben Kinder ab dem Alter von drei Jahren bis zur Ersteinschulung einen Anspruch auf …

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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

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

What principle do elections in Germany follow? Elections in Germany are … 

A) free, equal, secret. 

B) open, secure, free. 

C) closed, equal, secure. 

D) secure, open, voluntary. 


German (Original)

Welchem Grundsatz unterliegen Wahlen in Deutschland? Wahlen in Deutschland sind …

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English

Which of the following is not part of the statutory social insurance? 

A) Life insurance 

B) Statutory pension insurance 

C) Unemployment insurance 

D) Long-term care insurance 


German (Original)

Was gehört nicht zur gesetzlichen Sozialversicherung?

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English

Who is called the "Chancellor of German Unity"? 

A) Gerhard Schröder

B) Helmut Kohl

C) Konrad Adenauer

D) Helmut Schmidt


German (Original)

Wer wird als „Kanzler der Deutschen Einheit“ bezeichnet?

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English

From which country did most migrants come to Germany? 

A) Italy 

B) Poland 

C) Morocco 

D) Turkey 


German (Original)

Aus welchem Land sind die meisten Migranten / Migrantinnen nach Deutschland gekommen?

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English

What does the abbreviation SPD mean? 

A) Socialist Party of Germany 

B) Social political party of Germany 

C) Social Democratic Party of Germany 

D) Social Justice Party of Germany 


German (Original)

Was bedeutet die Abkürzung SPD?

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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

Which is not a federal state of the Federal Republic of Germany? 

A) Alsace-Lorraine 

B) North Rhine-Westphalia 

C) Mecklenburg-Vorpommern 

D) Saxony-Anhalt 


German (Original)

Was ist kein Bundesland der Bundesrepublik Deutschland?

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English

What can one be honored with in the Federal Republic of Germany for outstanding achievements in political, economic, cultural, intellectual, or social fields? 

A) The Federal Cross of Merit 

B) The Federal Eagle 

C) The Patriotic Merit Order 

D) The Honorary Title "Hero of the German Democratic Republic" 


German (Original)

Womit kann man in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland geehrt werden, wenn man auf politischem, wirtschaftlichem, kulturellem, geistigem oder sozialem Gebiet eine besondere Leistung erbracht hat? Mit dem …

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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

At what age can you vote in the Bürgerschaft (state parliament) elections in Bremen? 

A) 14

B) 16

C) 18

D) 20


German (Original)

Ab welchem Alter darf man in Bremen bei den Wahlen zur Bürgerschaft (Landtag) wählen?

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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

Which coat of arms belongs to the Free Hanseatic City of Bremen? 

A) 1

B) 2

C) 3

D) 4


German (Original)

Welches Wappen gehört zur Freien Hansestadt Bremen?

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English

What does each German federal state have? 

A) its own Foreign Minister 

B) its own currency 

C) its own army 

D) its own government 


German (Original)

Was hat jedes deutsche Bundesland?

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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

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

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

Where is the seat of the European Parliament? 

A) London 

B) Paris

C) Berlin

D) Strasbourg 


German (Original)

Wo ist der Sitz des Europäischen Parlaments?

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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

Elections in Germany are free. What does this mean? 

A) You are allowed to accept money if you vote for a specific candidate. 

B) Only people who have never been in prison are allowed to vote. 

C) The voter must not be influenced or forced to cast a certain vote, and should not suffer any disadvantages because of their vote. 

D) All eligible voters are required to vote. 


German (Original)

Wahlen in Deutschland sind frei. Was bedeutet das?

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More about the Free Hanseatic City of Bremen

Before reviewing the questions and answers for the Germany naturalization test for Bremen, let’s briefly get to know the state. The state of Bremen, famous for the Bremen Town Musicians, is located near the North Sea. Its capital is Bremen, where a statue of the Town Musicians can be found as they have become a symbol of the city. Bremen has an area of 326.7 square kilometers and a population of 670,000, making it the smallest state in Germany by population. The state is divided into two regions: Bremen and Bremerhaven.

When it comes to ports, Bremen stands out even more than Hamburg. A significant portion of the country’s cargo distribution takes place at the ports of Bremen, making it highly developed in terms of logistics. A port named Bremerhaven was built specifically for large cargo ships, providing a solution for ships too large to pass through the Weser River, ensuring the continuation of exports.

Bremen is also known for its Hanseatic tradition, and it is home to the world-famous Werder Bremen football team. The state is advanced in education as well, with the University of Bremen ranking between 481-490 in global university rankings and being recognized by the higher education institution in globally. Now, let’s dive into the citizenship test for Bremen!