Naturalization test for Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

If you reside in the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany, you must complete the Germany naturalization test for Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (Einbürgerungstest), which is required for German citizenship and certain visa processes. The German questions and answers and corresponding English translation 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 Mecklenburg-Vorpommern on our site is intended solely for practice. To take the official test, you must schedule an appointment with the VHS (Volkshochschule) or with private institutions that offer German courses in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.

If you would like to learn more about the German Citizenship Test, or the Life in Germany Test (Leben in Deutschland), feel free to check out our article titled Naturalization test in Germany. If you want to take the citizenship test for Mecklenburg-Vorpommern or apply for citizenship, please have a look at the official web site here.

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern 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 Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.

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

At what age can you vote in local elections in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern? 

A) 14

B) 16

C) 18

D) 20


German (Original)

Ab welchem Alter darf man in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern bei Kommunalwahlen wählen?

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English

Where can you get information about political topics in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern? 

A) at the State Agency for Civic Education

B) at the churches

C) at the municipal regulatory office

D) at the consumer advice center 


German (Original)

Wo können Sie sich in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern über politische Themen informieren?

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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

What was not present in Germany during the time of National Socialism? 

A) Free elections 

B) Press censorship 

C) Arbitrary arrests 

D) Persecution of Jews 


German (Original)

Was gab es in Deutschland nicht während der Zeit des Nationalsozialismus?

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English

Mrs. Seger is expecting a child. What must she do to receive parental leave benefits? 

A) She must write to her health insurance provider. 

B) She must submit an application to the parental leave benefits office. 

C) She does not need to do anything, as she will automatically receive parental leave benefits. 

D) She must request permission from the employment office. 


German (Original)

Frau Seger bekommt ein Kind. Was muss sie tun, um Elterngeld zu erhalten?

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English

Which is a district in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern? 

A) Prignitz

B) Mecklenburgische Seenplatte

C) Vogtlandkreis

D) Rhein-Sieg-Kreis


German (Original)

Welches ist ein Landkreis in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern?

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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

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?

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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 does the German state finance social security? 

A) Church taxes 

B) Social security contributions 

C) Donations 

D) Association contributions 


German (Original)

Womit finanziert der deutsche Staat die Sozialversicherung?

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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?

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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 elections in Germany are ... 

A) special. 

B) secret. 

C) job-related. 

D) gender related. 


German (Original)

Die Wahlen in Deutschland sind …

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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

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

The Federal Republic of Germany is a founding member ... 

A) of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). 

B) the United Nations (UN). 

C) the European Union (EU). 

D) of the Warsaw Pact. 


German (Original)

Die Bundesrepublik Deutschland ist ein Gründungsmitglied …

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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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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

What is Germany called by its full name? 

A) Federal State of Germany 

B) Federal States of Germany 

C) Federal Republic of Germany 

D) Federal District of Germany 


German (Original)

Wie heißt Deutschland mit vollem Namen?

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English

In Germany, married couples are allowed to divorce. Usually, they must observe the "separation year." What does this mean? 

A) The divorce process takes one year. 

B) The spouses must be married for one year before divorce is possible. 

C) The visitation rights for the children last for one year. 

D) The spouses must live separately for at least one year before divorce is possible. 


German (Original)

In Deutschland dürfen Ehepaare sich scheiden lassen. Meistens müssen sie dazu das „Trennungsjahr“ einhalten. Was bedeutet das?

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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

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?

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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

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

On October 3, Germany celebrates German Day ... 

A) unit. 

B) Nation. 

C) Federal States. 

D) Cities. 


German (Original)

Am 3. Oktober feiert man in Deutschland den Tag der Deutschen …

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English

The education of children in Germany is above all a task ... 

A) of the state. 

B) of the parents. 

C) the grandparents. 

D) of the schools. 


German (Original)

Die Erziehung der Kinder ist in Deutschland vor allem Aufgabe …

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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

French President François Mitterrand and German Chancellor Helmut Kohl commemorate the dead of both World Wars together in Verdun. What goal of the European Union becomes clear during this meeting? 

A) Friendship between England and Germany 

B) Freedom to travel to all EU countries 

C) Peace and security in the EU countries 

D) Uniform holidays in the EU countries 


German (Original)

Der französische Staatspräsident François Mitterrand und der deutsche Bundeskanzler Helmut Kohl gedenken in Verdun gemeinsam der Toten beider Weltkriege. Welches Ziel der Europäischen Union wird bei diesem Treffen deutlich?

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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

When did the GDR build the wall in Berlin? 

A) 1919

B) 1933

C) 1961

D) 1990


German (Original)

Wann baute die DDR die Mauer in Berlin?

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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

What is meant by the right of "freedom of movement" in Germany? 

A) One is allowed to choose their place of residence. 

B) One can change their profession.

C) One is allowed to choose a different religion.

D) One is allowed to be dressed lightly in public. 


German (Original)

Was versteht man unter dem Recht der „Freizügigkeit“ in Deutschland?

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English

How many states joined the Federal Republic of Germany at reunification in 1990? 

A) 4

B) 5

C) 6

D) 7


German (Original)

Wie viele Bundesländer kamen bei der Wiedervereinigung 1990 zur Bundesrepublik Deutschland hinzu?

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More about the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Before reviewing the questions and answers for the German naturalization test for Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, let’s briefly get to know the state. Mecklenburg-Vorpommern is located in the northeastern region of Germany and is one of the country’s most beautiful natural states. It has been sparsely populated to preserve its natural environment. The state has a population of 1.6 million and covers an area of 23,000 square kilometers. It is situated near the Baltic Sea, with its capital in Schwerin.

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, formerly part of East Germany, became part of the new Federal Republic of Germany after the reunification of the two Germanys. The most popular tourist destination in the state is Rügen, and the largest island, Usedom, is also located here. Due to the abundance of such tourist spots, the state sees a high number of visitors. To preserve its natural balance, many nature reserves have been established in the state.

The untouched nature of the state includes over 2,000 lakes and extensive forests. It is home to the most natural national parks in Germany. In addition to its natural areas, it also has vast agricultural lands. The state’s economy is sustained through shipbuilding, tourism, and agriculture. It is also notable as the birthplace of Angela Merkel. Within its borders, you will also find the largest water sports areas in Central Europe. Let’s get into citizenship test for Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.