Naturalization test for Rhineland-Palatinate

If you reside in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, you must complete the German naturalization test for Rhileland-Palatinate, also known as Einbürgerungstest, which is required for German naturalization and certain visa processes. Besides those in English, the 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 Rhineland-Palatinate on our site is intended solely for practice. To take the official test, you must schedule an appointment with the VHS (Volkshochschule) in Rheinland-Pfalz (Rhineland-Palatinate) or with private institutions that offer German courses.

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Rhineland-Palatinate 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 Rhineland-Palatinate.

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

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

At which demonstrations in Germany did people chant "We are the people"? 

A) During the workers' uprising in 1953 in the DDR 

B) During the demonstrations in 1968 in the Federal Republic of Germany 

C) During the anti-nuclear power demonstrations in 1985 in the Federal Republic of Germany 

D) During the Monday demonstrations in 1989 in the DDR 


German (Original)

Bei welchen Demonstrationen in Deutschland riefen die Menschen „Wir sind das Volk“?

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English

What is referred to as an "Ampelkoalition" in Germany? The cooperation … 

A) Between the Bundestag factions of CDU and CSU 

B) Between SPD, FDP, and Alliance 90/The Greens in a government 

C) Between CSU, The Left, and Alliance 90/The Greens in a government 

D) Between the Bundestag factions of CDU and SPD 


German (Original)

Was wird in Deutschland als „Ampelkoalition“ bezeichnet? Die Zusammenarbeit …

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English

When does a court case occur in Germany? When someone … 

A) Converts to a different religion. 

B) Commits a crime and is charged. 

C) Holds a different opinion from that of the government. 

D) Parks their car incorrectly and it is towed. 


German (Original)

Wann kommt es in Deutschland zu einem Prozess vor Gericht? Wenn jemand …

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English

When does the statutory night's rest begin in Germany? 

A) when the sun goes down 

B) when the neighbors go to sleep 

C) at 0 o'clock, midnight 

D) at 10 pm 


German (Original)

Wann beginnt die gesetzliche Nachtruhe in Deutschland?

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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

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

A) Hesse 

B) Saxony-Anhalt 

C) North Rhine-Westphalia 

D) Saarland 


German (Original)

Welches heutige deutsche Bundesland gehörte früher zum Gebiet der DDR?

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English

In Germany, state power is divided. Which state authority does a judge work for? For the ... 

A) Judiciary. 

B) Executive. 

C) Press. 

D) Legislative. 


German (Original)

In Deutschland wird die Staatsgewalt geteilt. Für welche Staatsgewalt arbeitet ein Richter / eine Richterin? Für die …

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English

What was the "Stasi"? 

A) The secret service in the "Third Reich" 

B) A famous German memorial site 

C) The secret service of the GDR 

D) A German sports club during World War II 


German (Original)

Was war die „Stasi“?

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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

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?

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English

Who is not allowed to live together as a couple in Germany? 

A) Hans (20 years) and Marie (19 years) 

B) Tom (20 years) and Klaus (45 years) 

C) Sofie (35 years) and Lisa (40 years) 

D) Anne (13 years) and Tim (25 years) 


German (Original)

Wer darf in Deutschland nicht als Paar zusammenleben?

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English

When was the "economic miracle" in the Federal Republic of Germany? 

A) 40's 

B) 50's 

C) 70's 

D) 80's 


German (Original)

Wann war in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland das „Wirtschaftswunder“?

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English

What are the heads of government of most federal states in Germany called? 

A) First Minister

B) Prime Minister

C) Senator

D) Minister President


German (Original)

Wie werden die Regierungschefs / Regierungschefinnen der meisten Bundesländer in Deutschland genannt?

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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 is not state power in Germany? 

A) Legislature 

B) Judiciary 

C) Executive 

D) Directive 


German (Original)

Was ist keine staatliche Gewalt in Deutschland?

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English

The German state has many responsibilities. Which of these is one of them? 

A) It builds roads and schools. 

B) It sells food and clothing. 

C) It provides all residents with free newspapers. 

D) It produces cars and buses. 


German (Original)

Der deutsche Staat hat viele Aufgaben. Welche Aufgabe gehört dazu?

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English

Which ballot paper would be valid in a Bundestag election? 

A) 1

B) 2

C) 3

D) 4


German (Original)

Welcher Stimmzettel wäre bei einer Bundestagswahl gültig?

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English 

At what age are you allowed to participate in the election to the German Bundestag in Germany? 

A) 16

B) 18

C) 21

D) 23


German (Original)

Ab welchem Alter darf man in Deutschland an der Wahl zum Deutschen Bundestag teilnehmen?

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English

What does "popular sovereignty" mean? 

A) The king/queen rules over the people. 

B) The Federal Constitutional Court is above the constitution. 

C) Interest groups exercise sovereignty together with the government. 

D) State authority emanates from the people. 


German (Original)

Was bedeutet „Volkssouveränität“?

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English

What is a common tradition in Germany at Easter? 

A) Placing pumpkins outside the door 

B) Decorating a Christmas tree 

C) Painting eggs 

D) Launching fireworks into the air 


German (Original)

Was ist in Deutschland ein Brauch an Ostern?

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English

Which minister does Rhineland-Palatinate not have? 

A) Minister of Justice

B) Minister of Foreign Affairs

C) Minister of Finance

D) Minister of the Interior


German (Original)

Welchen Minister / welche Ministerin hat Rheinland-Pfalz nicht?

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English

A democratic state governed by the rule of law does not include that … 

A) People can express criticism of the government. 

B) Citizens are allowed to demonstrate peacefully. 

C) People are arrested by a private police force without reason. 

D) Someone commits a crime and is therefore arrested. 


German (Original)

Zu einem demokratischen Rechtsstaat gehört es nicht, dass …

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English

Who is the head of state of the Federal Republic of Germany?

A) the Federal Chancellor

B) the President of the Federal Republic of Germany

C) the President of the Federal Council

D) the President of the Bundestag 


German (Original)

Wer ist das Staatsoberhaupt der Bundesrepublik Deutschland?

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English

German Federal President Gustav Heinemann is giving Helmut Schmidt the appointment certificate as German Chancellor in 1974. What is one of the duties of the German Federal President? 

A) He/She conducts government affairs. 

B) He/She monitors the ruling party. 

C) He/She selects the ministers. 

D) He/She proposes the Chancellor for election. 


German (Original)

Der deutsche Bundespräsident Gustav Heinemann gibt Helmut Schmidt 1974 die Ernennungsurkunde zum deutschen Bundeskanzler. Was gehört zu den Aufgaben des deutschen Bundespräsidenten / der deutschen Bundespräsidentin?

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English

Which federal state is Rhineland-Palatinate? 

A) 1

B) 2

C) 3

D) 4


German (Original)

Welches Bundesland ist Rheinland-Pfalz?

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English

The electoral system in Germany is a … 

A) Census voting system. 

B) Three-class voting system. 

C) Majority and proportional representation system. 

D) General male voting right. 


German (Original)

Das Wahlsystem in Deutschland ist ein …

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English

How were the occupation zones of Germany distributed after 1945? 

A) 1=Great Britain, 2=Soviet Union, 3=France, 4=USA 

B) 1=Soviet Union, 2=Great Britain, 3=USA, 4=France 

C) 1=Great Britain, 2=Soviet Union, 3=USA, 4=France 

D) 1=Great Britain, 2=USA, 3=Soviet Union, 4=France 


German (Original)

Wie waren die Besatzungszonen Deutschlands nach 1945 verteilt?

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English

A man wants to catch up on his high school diploma at the age of 30 in Germany. Where can he do this? To ... 

A) a university 

B) an evening school 

C) a secondary school 

D) a private university 


German (Original)

Ein Mann möchte mit 30 Jahren in Deutschland sein Abitur nachholen. Wo kann er das tun? An …

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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 …

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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

For how many years is the state parliament elected in Rhineland-Palatinate? 

A) 3

B) 4

C) 5

D) 6


German (Original)

Für wie viele Jahre wird der Landtag in Rheinland-Pfalz gewählt?

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English

When was the Second World War over? 

A) 1933

B) 1945

C) 1949

D) 1961


German (Original)

Wann war der Zweite Weltkrieg zu Ende?

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More about the state of Rhineland-Palatinate

Before reviewing the questions and answers for the German naturalization test for Rhineland-Palatinate, let’s briefly get to know the state. Rhineland-Palatinate is a state located in southwestern Germany, bordering Saarland and Baden-Württemberg. Its capital is the city of Mainz. The state has a population of 4 million and covers an area of approximately 20,000 square kilometers. Other important cities include Kaiserslautern, Koblenz, Landau, Trier, and Ludwigshafen.

Rhineland-Palatinate is highly developed in wine production, accounting for two-thirds of Germany’s total wine output. As a result, grape cultivation is also extensive in this state. However, wine production is not the state’s only source of income. Rhineland-Palatinate is also a major player in the timber industry. Additionally, the chemical and automotive sectors are sufficiently developed to support more advanced states in these industries. BASF, a highly advanced chemical company, is located in this state.

Rhineland-Palatinate is rich in historical landmarks, with several sites listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The “Dom Speyer” is one such example. The state also has numerous parks and zoos that are worth visiting, such as Eifelpark Gondorf, Holiday Park Haßloch, and the Kaiserslautern Zoo, which are among the most famous. Good luck with your citizenship test for Rhineland-Palatinate!