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Naturalization test for Hamburg

It is time to complete the German naturalization test for Hamburg, in case you want to go further with 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 Hamburg on our site is intended solely for practice. To take the official test, you must schedule an appointment with the VHS (Volkshochschule) in your Hamburg or with private institutions that offer German courses.

If you would like to learn more about the German Citizenship Test (Einbürgerungstest), or the Life in Germany Test (Leben in Deutschland), feel free to check out our article titled Naturalization test in Germany. In case you want to begin your naturalization process in Hamburg, the official web site would be a good starting point.

Hamburg citizenship test in English

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 Hamburg.

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

1 / 33

English

What is the coat of arms of the Federal Republic of Germany?

A) 1

B) 2

C) 3

D) 4

German (Original)

Welches ist das Wappen der Bundesrepublik Deutschland?

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A) 1

B) 2

C) 3

D) 4

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English

In which occupation zone was the DDR (East Germany) founded? In the …

A) American occupation zone.

B) French occupation zone.

C) British occupation zone.

D) Soviet occupation zone.

German (Original)

In welcher Besatzungszone wurde die DDR gegründet? In der …

A) Amerikanischen Besatzungszone.

B) Französischen Besatzungszone.

C) Britischen Besatzungszone.

D) Sowjetischen Besatzungszone.

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English

Where can you get information about political topics in Hamburg?

A) at the municipal regulatory office

B) at the consumer advice center

C) at the churches

D) at the State Agency for Civic Education

German (Original)

Wo können Sie sich in Hamburg über politische Themen informieren?

A) beim Ordnungsamt der Gemeinde

B) bei der Verbraucherzentrale

C) bei den Kirchen

D) bei der Landeszentrale für politische Bildung

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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?

A) Europäische Unternehmen

B) Europäische Union

C) Einheitliche Union

D) Euro Union

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English

Which coat of arms belongs to the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg?

A) 1

B) 2

C) 3

D) 4

German (Original)

Welches Wappen gehört zur Freien und Hansestadt Hamburg?

A) 1

B) 2

C) 3

D) 4

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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?

A) Tschechien

B) Bulgarien

C) Griechenland

D) Portugal

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English

From June 1948 to May 1949, the citizens of West Berlin were supplied via an airlift. What circumstance was responsible for this?

A) For France, supplying the West Berlin population by airplane was more cost-effective.

B) The American soldiers feared ambushes during land transport.

C) For Great Britain, the airlift was a faster means of supply.

D) The Soviet Union interrupted all land transportation routes.

German (Original)

Vom Juni 1948 bis zum Mai 1949 wurden die Bürger und Bürgerinnen von West-Berlin durch eine Luftbrücke versorgt. Welcher Umstand war dafür verantwortlich?

A) Für Frankreich war eine Versorgung der West-Berliner Bevölkerung mit dem Flugzeug kostengünstiger.

B) Die amerikanischen Soldaten / Soldatinnen hatten beim Landtransport Angst vor Überfällen.

C) Für Großbritannien war die Versorgung über die Luftbrücke schneller.

D) Die Sowjetunion unterbrach den gesamten Verkehr auf dem Landwege.

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English

A judge in Germany is a member of the ...

A) Judiciary.

B) Executive.

C) Operational.

D) Legislative.

German (Original)

Ein Richter / eine Richterin in Deutschland gehört zur …

A) Judikative.

B) Exekutive.

C) Operative.

D) Legislative.

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English

Which insurance does the long-term care insurance belong to?

A) Social insurance

B) Accident insurance

C) Household insurance

D) Liability and fire insurance

German (Original)

Zu welcher Versicherung gehört die Pflegeversicherung?

A) Sozialversicherung

B) Unfallversicherung

C) Hausratversicherung

D) Haftpflicht- und Feuerversicherung

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English

What does "rule of law" mean in Germany?

A) The state is always right.

B) There are only right-wing parties.

C) The citizens decide on the laws.

D) The state must adhere to the laws.

German (Original)

Was bedeutet „Rechtsstaat“ in Deutschland?

A) Der Staat hat Recht.

B) Es gibt nur rechte Parteien.

C) Die Bürger und Bürgerinnen entscheiden über Gesetze.

D) Der Staat muss die Gesetze einhalten.

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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…

A) die regierenden Parteien.

B) die Fraktion mit den meisten Abgeordneten.

C) alle Parteien, die bei der letzten Wahl die 5%-Hürde erreichen konnten.

D) alle Abgeordneten, die nicht zu der Regierungspartei/den Regierungsparteien gehören.

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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?

A) München

B) Berlin

C) Dresden

D) Frankfurt/Oder

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English

Which right is one of the fundamental rights in Germany?

A) The right to bear arms

B) Vigilante justice

C) Freedom of speech

D) Self-administered justice

German (Original)

Welches Recht gehört zu den Grundrechten in Deutschland?

A) Waffenbesitz

B) Faustrecht

C) Meinungsfreiheit

D) Selbstjustiz

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English

What is the work of a judge in Germany?

A) Govern Germany

B) Administer justice

C) Make plans

D) Enact laws

German (Original)

Was ist die Arbeit eines Richters / einer Richterin in Deutschland?

A) Deutschland regieren

B) Recht sprechen

C) Pläne erstellen

D) Gesetze erlassen

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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?

A) Beitritt Deutschlands zur NATO

B) Gründung der Europäischen Wirtschaftsgemeinschaft (EWG)

C) Verpflichtung Deutschlands zu Reparationsleistungen

D) Festlegung der Oder-Neiße-Linie als Ostgrenze

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English

Germany is a constitutional state. What does this mean?

A) All residents and the state must adhere to the laws.

B) The state does not have to adhere to the laws.

C) Only German citizens must follow the laws.

D) The courts make the laws.

German (Original)

Deutschland ist ein Rechtsstaat. Was ist damit gemeint?

A) Alle Einwohner / Einwohnerinnen und der Staat müssen sich an die Gesetze halten.

B) Der Staat muss sich nicht an die Gesetze halten.

C) Nur Deutsche müssen die Gesetze befolgen.

D) Die Gerichte machen die Gesetze.

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English

The German federal states participate in federal legislation through ...

A) the Federal Council.

B) the Federal Assembly.

C) the Bundestag.

D) the Federal Government.

German (Original)

Die deutschen Bundesländer wirken an der Gesetzgebung des Bundes mit durch …

A) den Bundesrat.

B) die Bundesversammlung.

C) den Bundestag.

D) die Bundesregierung.

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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?

A) der Betriebsrat

B) der Betriebsprüfer / die Betriebsprüferin

C) die Betriebsgruppe

D) das Betriebsmanagement

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English

What form of government does Germany have?

A) Monarchy

B) Dictatorship

C) Republic

D) Principality

German (Original)

Was für eine Staatsform hat Deutschland?

A) Monarchie

B) Diktatur

C) Republik

D) Fürstentum

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English

The collaboration of parties to form a government in Germany is called...

A) Unity

B) Coalition

C) Ministry

D) Faction

German (Original)

Die Zusammenarbeit von Parteien zur Bildung einer Regierung nennt man in Deutschland …

A) Einheit.

B) Koalition.

C) Ministerium.

D) Fraktion.

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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?

A) die Regierung

B) das Parlament

C) die Gerichte

D) die Polizei

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English

The Bundestag election in Germany is the election ...

A) of the Federal Chancellor.

B) the parliaments of the federal states.

C) of the Parliament for Germany.

D) of the Federal President of Germany.

German (Original)

Die Bundestagswahl in Deutschland ist die Wahl …

A) des Bundeskanzlers / der Bundeskanzlerin.

B) der Parlamente der Länder.

C) des Parlaments für Deutschland.

D) des Bundespräsidenten / der Bundespräsidentin.

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English

Which organ is not one of the constitutional organs of Germany?

A) the Bundesrat

B) the President of the Federal Republic of Germany

C) the citizens' meeting

D) the government

German (Original)

Welches Organ gehört nicht zu den Verfassungsorganen Deutschlands?

A) der Bundesrat

B) der Bundespräsident / die Bundespräsidentin

C) die Bürgerversammlung

D) die Regierung

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English

Which of today's German states used to belong to the territory of the GDR?

A) Hesse

B) Schleswig-Holstein

C) Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania

D) Saarland

German (Original)

Welches heutige deutsche Bundesland gehörte früher zum Gebiet der DDR?

A) Hessen

B) Schleswig-Holstein

C) Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

D) Saarland

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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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A) Er hat sich den ehemaligen Alliierten unterworfen.

B) Er bat Polen und die polnischen Juden um Vergebung.

C) Er zeigte seine Demut vor dem Warschauer Pakt.

D) Er sprach ein Gebet am Grab des Unbekannten Soldaten.

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English

Which federal state is Hamburg?

A) 1

B) 2

C) 3

D) 4

German (Original)

Welches Bundesland ist Hamburg?

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A) 1

B) 2

C) 3

D) 4

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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?

A) Sie müssen die Demonstration anmelden..

B) Sie müssen nichts tun. Man darf in Deutschland jederzeit überall demonstrieren.

C) Sie können gar nichts tun, denn Demonstrationen sind in Deutschland grundsätzlich verboten.

D) Maik und Sybille müssen einen neuen Verein gründen, weil nur Vereine demonstrieren dürfen

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English

Which is not a characteristic of our democracy?

A) Regular elections

B) Press censorship

C) Freedom of expression

D) Various political parties

German (Original)

Was ist kein Merkmal unserer Demokratie?

A) regelmäßige Wahlen

B) Pressezensur

C) Meinungsfreiheit

D) verschiedene Parteien

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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?

A) 1947

B) 1949

C) 1953

D) 1956

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English

You want to end your employment relationship with a company in Germany. What should you consider?

A) salary payments

B) The working hours

C) the notice period

D) the insurance obligation

German (Original)

Sie möchten bei einer Firma in Deutschland Ihr Arbeitsverhältnis beenden. Was müssen Sie beachten?

A) die Gehaltszahlungen

B) die Arbeitszeit

C) die Kündigungsfrist

D) die Versicherungspflicht

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English

Which of today's German federal states used to belong to the territory of the GDR?

A) Bavaria

B) Lower Saxony

C) Saxony

D) Baden-Württemberg

German (Original)

Welches heutige deutsche Bundesland gehörte früher zum Gebiet der DDR?

A) Bayern

B) Niedersachsen

C) Sachsen

D) Baden-Württemberg

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English

What does the so-called "Stolpersteine" in Germany commemorate?

A) Famous German politicians

B) The victims of National Socialism

C) Traffic accident victims

D) Notable Jewish musicians

German (Original)

Woran erinnern die sogenannten „Stolpersteine“ in Deutschland?

A) an berühmte deutsche Politikerinnen und Politiker

B) an die Opfer des Nationalsozialismus

C) an Verkehrstote

D) an bekannte jüdische Musiker

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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?

A) Sozialversicherung

B) Sozialhilfe

C) Kindergeld

D) Wohngeld

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More about the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg

Before reviewing the questions and answers for the German naturalization test for Hamburg, let’s briefly get to know the state. Like Berlin, Hamburg is a city-state located near the banks of the Elbe River. Known as the Free and Hanseatic City, this metropolis covers an area of 750 square kilometers and has a population of 1.8 million, making it the second-largest city in Germany. Hamburg is renowned for its ports; the largest German ports are located here, making it a key hub for exporting goods to Germany and other countries. It has particularly strong trade relations with China. The Port of Hamburg is the second-largest in Europe and the ninth-largest in the world.

In the aerospace industry, Hamburg ranks third globally. It is one of the sites where the Airbus A320 is manufactured. The development of the aerospace industry creates a high demand for labor and offers one of the highest minimum wages in the country. As a result, the unemployment rate in Hamburg is low, with the average annual salary being approximately 51,000 euros.

Hamburg is also home to one of the most impressive concert halls in the world, the Elbphilharmonie. Additionally, the city-state is home to Germany’s tallest church tower with a clock, St. Michaelis Church, which has a diameter of 8 meters. Now, it is the time for citizenship for

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