Naturalization test for North Rhine-Westphalia

If you reside in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), Germany, you must complete the Germany Naturalization Test for North Rhein-Westphalia, also known as Einbürgerungstest, which is required for obtaining German naturalization 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 naturalization test for North Rhine-Westphalia on our site is intended solely for practice. To take the official test, you must schedule an appointment with the VHS (Volkshochschule) in NRW or with private institutions that offer German courses.

If you would like to learn more about the Germany Naturalization Test (Einbürgerungstest), feel free to check out our article titled Naturalization test in Germany. If you want to get NRW specific information regarding citizenship, then check out the official web site here.

North Rhine-Westphalia 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 North Rhine-Westphalia.

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

In Germany, a child at school ... 

A) Right to unlimited free time. 

B) Freedom of choice for all subjects. 

C) Right to school fees. 

D) Obligatory attendance. 


German (Original)

In Deutschland hat ein Kind in der Schule …

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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

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 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?

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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

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

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

What is the Bundeswehr? 

A) The German police 

B) A German port 

C) A German citizens' initiative 

D) The German army 


German (Original)

Was ist die Bundeswehr?

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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

What is the basis for Germany's special responsibility towards Israel?

A) From membership in the European Union (EU)

B) From the Nazi crimes against Jews

C) From the Basic Law of the Federal Republic of Germany

D) From Christian tradition


German (Original)

Woraus begründet sich Deutschlands besondere Verantwortung für Israel?

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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

In Germany, people are allowed to openly speak out against the government because … 

A) Religious freedom applies here. 

B) People pay taxes. 

C) People have the right to vote.

D) Freedom of speech applies here. 


German (Original)

In Deutschland dürfen Menschen offen etwas gegen die Regierung sagen, weil …

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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 is a district in North Rhine-Westphalia? 

A) Ammerland

B) Rhein-Sieg-Kreis

C) Nordfriesland

D) Vogtlandkreis


German (Original)

Welches ist ein Landkreis in Nordrhein-Westfalen?

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English

Who decides whether a child goes to kindergarten in Germany? 

A) the state 

B) the federal states 

C) the parents / legal guardians 

D) the schools 


German (Original)

Wer entscheidet, ob ein Kind in Deutschland in den Kindergarten geht?

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English

Which country is a neighboring country of Germany? 

A) Spain 

B) Bulgaria 

C) Norway 

D) Luxembourg 


German (Original)

Welches Land ist ein Nachbarland von Deutschland?

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English

Which federal state is North Rhine-Westphalia?  

A) 1

B) 2

C) 3

D) 4


German (Original)

Welches Bundesland ist Nordrhein-Westfalen?

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English

The "Third Reich" was a... 

A) dictatorship. 

B) Democracy.

C) Monarchy. 

D) soviet republic. 


German (Original)

Das „Dritte Reich“ war eine …

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English

The Federal Republic of Germany has a three-tier administrative structure. What is the lowest political level called? 

A) City councils 

B) District councils 

C) Municipalities 

D) District offices 


German (Original)

Die Bundesrepublik Deutschland hat einen dreistufigen Verwaltungsaufbau. Wie heißt die unterste politische Stufe?

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English

Who elects the Federal Chancellor in Germany? 

A) the Bundesrat 

B) the Federal Assembly 

C) the people 

D) the Bundestag 


German (Original)

Wer wählt den Bundeskanzler / die Bundeskanzlerin 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

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

In Germany, who do trade unions represent?

A) Large businesses

B) Small businesses

C) Self-employed individuals

D) Workers


German (Original)

Wen vertreten die Gewerkschaften in Deutschland?

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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

The abbreviation "Stasi" was used in the GDR ... 

A) the Parliament. 

B) the Ministry of State Security. 

C) a ruling party. 

D) the Ministry of National Education. 


German (Original)

Mit der Abkürzung „Stasi“ meinte man in der DDR …

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English

What was the name of the GDR's economic system? 

A) Market Economy 

B) Planned Economy 

C) Supply and demand 

D) Capitalism 


German (Original)

Wie hieß das Wirtschaftssystem der DDR?

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English

By which treaties did the Federal Republic of Germany join with other states to form the European Economic Community? 

A) Through the Hamburg Treaties 

B) through the Treaties of Rome 

C) through the Paris Treaties 

D) through the London Treaties 


German (Original)

Durch welche Verträge schloss sich die Bundesrepublik Deutschland mit anderen Staaten zur Europäischen Wirtschaftsgemeinschaft zusammen?

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English

At what age can one vote in local elections in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia (Nordrhein-Westfalen)?

A) 14

B) 16

C) 18

D) 20


German (Original)

Ab welchem Alter darf man in Nordrhein-Westfalen bei Kommunalwahlen wählen?

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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…

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English

What kind of honorary office must German citizens assume when they are asked to do so? 

A) Club trainer 

B) Election worker 

C) Library supervision 

D) Teacher 


German (Original)

Welches Ehrenamt müssen deutsche Staatsbürger / Staatsbürgerinnen übernehmen, wenn sie dazu aufgefordert werden?

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English

What colors does the German flag have? 

A) black-red-gold 

B) red-white-black 

C) black-red-green 

D) black-yellow-red 


German (Original)

Welche Farben hat die deutsche Flagge?

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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

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

A) Brandenburg

B) Bavaria 

C) Saarland

D) Hesse


German (Original)

Welches heutige deutsche Bundesland gehörte früher zum Gebiet der DDR?

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More about the state of North Rhine-Westphalia

Before reviewing the questions and answers for the Germany naturalization test for North Rhine-Westphalia, let’s briefly get to know the state. North Rhine-Westphalia is located in the midwestern region of Germany. The state has a population of approximately 18 million, making it the most populous state in Germany, and it is the fourth largest by area. The state capital is Düsseldorf, and the largest city in the state is Cologne. North Rhine-Westphalia is bordered by Lower Saxony to the north, Hesse to the east, Rhineland-Palatinate to the south, and the countries of the Netherlands and Belgium to the west. Other important cities in the state include Dortmund, Essen, Duisburg, and Bochum.

North Rhine-Westphalia contributes one-fifth of Germany’s gross domestic product and is one of the most economically powerful regions in Europe. The country’s major industrial area, the Ruhr region, is located in this state.

In recent years, the state has undergone significant changes. The Ruhrtriennale, an international arts festival held in the Ruhr region, attracts people from all over the world. Culturally, North Rhine-Westphalia is on par with cities like London and Paris.