Naturalization test for Saarland

Passing German naturalization test for Saarland is a crucial step in the citizenship process. At Vasistdas.de, we’ve translated all the questions and answers into English while keeping the original German text available. Our practice tests closely reflect the official exam tailored for Saarland. However, these are for practice only; you will need to book your official test through your local VHS (Volkshochschule)  or another approved institution.

For more details, explore our guide: Naturalization test in Germany. To find specific information about the naturalization process in Saarland, visit the official Saarland state website here.

Saarland 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 Saarland.

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

Who did the GDR belong to during the "Cold War"? 

A) to the Western powers 

B) on the Warsaw Pact 

C) to NATO 

D) on the non-aligned states 


German (Original)

Zu wem gehörte die DDR im „Kalten Krieg“?

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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 …

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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

They want to abolish the bus line that you always use to get to work. What can you do to keep the bus line? 

A) I participate in or start a citizen initiative to preserve the bus line. 

B) I join a sports club and train for cycling. 

C) I contact the tax office because, as a taxpayer, I have a right to the bus line. 

D) I write a letter to the forestry office of the municipality. 


German (Original)

Man will die Buslinie abschaffen, mit der Sie immer zur Arbeit fahren. Was können Sie machen, um die Buslinie zu erhalten?

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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

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

What applies to most children in Germany? 

A) Voting obligation 

B) Compulsory school attendance 

C) Duty of confidentiality 

D) Religious obligation 


German (Original)

Was gilt für die meisten Kinder in Deutschland?

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English

A party wants to enter the German Bundestag. However, it must have a minimum share of voter votes. This means … 

A) 5% threshold. 

B) Admission limit. 

C) Base value. 

D) Guideline. 


German (Original)

Eine Partei möchte in den Deutschen Bundestag. Sie muss aber einen Mindestanteil an Wählerstimmen haben. Das heißt …

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English

People in Germany live according to the principle of religious tolerance. What does that mean?

A) No mosques are allowed to be built.

B) Everyone believes in God. 

C) Everyone can believe what they want. 

D) The state decides which God people should believe in. 


German (Original)

Die Menschen in Deutschland leben nach dem Grundsatz der religiösen Toleranz. Was bedeutet das?

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English

Why is there a 5% threshold in the electoral law of the Federal Republic of Germany? It exists because … 

A) the programs of many small parties have many similarities. 

B) citizens may lose orientation with many small parties. 

C) many small parties complicate the formation of a government. 

D) small parties do not have enough money to pay politicians. 


German (Original)

Warum gibt es die 5 %-Hürde im Wahlgesetz der Bundesrepublik Deutschland? Es gibt sie, weil …

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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

What does the principle of equal treatment mean in Germany? 

A) No one may be disadvantaged, for example, due to a disability. 

B) One may disadvantage others if there are sufficient personal reasons for doing so. 

C) No one may file a lawsuit against others if they have been disadvantaged. 

D) It is a law for everyone to donate money annually to disadvantaged groups. 


German (Original)

Was bedeutet in Deutschland der Grundsatz der Gleichbehandlung?

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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

Which action related to the State of Israel is prohibited in Germany? 

A) publicly criticizing Israel's policies 

B) displaying an Israeli flag on private property 

C) engaging in a discussion about Israel's policies 

D) publicly calling for the destruction of Israel 


German (Original)

Welche Handlung mit Bezug auf den Staat Israel ist in Deutschland verboten?

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English

Which federal state is Saarland? 

A) 1

B) 2

C) 3

D) 4


German (Original)

Welches Bundesland ist das Saarland?

 

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English

In Germany … 

A) One may only be married to one partner at a time. 

B) One can have multiple spouses simultaneously. 

C) One is not allowed to remarry if they have been married once. 

D) A woman is not allowed to remarry if her husband has died. 


German (Original)

In Deutschland …

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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

When is freedom of expression restricted in Germany? 

A) In the public dissemination of false claims about individuals 

B) In expressing opinions about the federal government 

C) In discussions about religions 

D) In criticism of the state 


German (Original)

Wann ist die Meinungsfreiheit in Deutschland eingeschränkt?

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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

Which coat of arms belongs to the state of Saarland? 

A) 1

B) 2

C) 3

D) 4


German (Original)

Welches Wappen gehört zum Bundesland Saarland?

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English

The Volkshochschule in Germany is an institution ... 

A) for religious education. 

B) for young people only. 

C) for further education. 

D) only for pensioners. 


German (Original)

Die Volkshochschule in Deutschland ist eine Einrichtung …

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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 you need to know for work changes very quickly in the future. What can you do? 

A) It doesn’t matter what you learn. 

B) Adults must continue learning even after their initial training. 

C) Children learn everything important for their profession in school. After school, there is no need to continue learning. 

D) Everyone will have to stop working earlier because everything is changing. 


German (Original)

Was man für die Arbeit können muss, ändert sich in der Zukunft sehr schnell. Was kann man tun?

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English

Where can you get information about political topics in Saarland? 

A) at the churches

B) at the state center for political education

C) at the consumer protection agency

D) at the municipal public order office


German (Original)

Wo können Sie sich im Saarland über politische Themen informieren?

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English

In 1933, the National Socialists with Adolf Hitler erected a new building in Germany ... 

A) a dictatorship. 

B) a democratic state. 

C) a monarchy. 

D) a principality. 


German (Original)

Die Nationalsozialisten mit Adolf Hitler errichteten 1933 in Deutschland …

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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

What school-leaving certificate do you normally need to start studying at a university in Germany? 

A) the Abitur 

B) a diploma 

C) the power of attorney 

D) a journeyman's examination 


German (Original)

Welchen Schulabschluss braucht man normalerweise, um an einer Universität in Deutschland ein Studium zu beginnen?

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English

What is the general term for the accession of the GDR to the Federal Republic of Germany in 1990? 

A) NATO Eastern Expansion 

B) EU Eastern Expansion 

C) European Community 

D) German Reunification 


German (Original)

Wie wird der Beitritt der DDR zur Bundesrepublik Deutschland im Jahr 1990 allgemein genannt?

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English

The more "second votes" a party receives in a federal election, the … 

A) Fewer first votes it can have. 

B) More direct candidates from the party enter parliament. 

C) Greater the risk of having to form a coalition. 

D) More seats the party receives in parliament. r.


German (Original)

Je mehr „Zweitstimmen“ eine Partei bei einer Bundestagswahl bekommt, desto …

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English

In which year was the Berlin Wall built? 

A) 1953

B) 1956

C) 1959

D) 1961


German (Original)

In welchem Jahr wurde die Mauer in Berlin gebaut?

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English

Many people in Germany work voluntarily in their free time. What does this mean? 

A) They work as soldiers. 

B) They work voluntarily and unpaid in clubs and associations. 

C) They work in the federal government. 

D) They work in a hospital and earn money. 


German (Original)

Viele Menschen in Deutschland arbeiten in ihrer Freizeit ehrenamtlich. Was bedeutet das?

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English

In Germany, a change in government in a federal state can impact federal politics. Governing becomes … 

A) More difficult if it changes the majority in the Bundestag. 

B) Easier if it brings new parties into the Bundesrat. 

C) More difficult if it alters the majority in the Bundesrat. 

D) Easier if it involves a wealthy federal state. 


German (Original)

In Deutschland kann ein Regierungswechsel in einem Bundesland Auswirkungen auf die Bundespolitik haben. Das Regieren wird …

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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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More about the state of Saarland

Before reviewing the questions and answers for the German naturalization test for Saarland, let’s briefly get to know the state. Saarland is located in the southwestern part of Germany. With a population of approximately one million, it is one of the smallest states in Germany. The capital of Saarland is Saarbrücken. The state is bordered by Rhineland-Palatinate to the north and south, France to the south, and Luxembourg to the west. Saarland consists of six cities: Merzig-Wadern, Neunkirchen, Saarbrücken, Saarlouis, Saarpfalz, and St. Wendel.

Saarland is home to many well-known national and international companies, including Bosch, Villeroy-Boch, Michelin, Ludwig Schokolade, ZF, and Friedrichshafen. These companies are spread throughout the state due to the lack of transportation issues. Saarland residents proudly refer to their state as the “World Capital of Informatics” because of the numerous important research institutions located there. Visitors to this state are welcomed with hospitality and natural beauty.

Although German is predominantly spoken in Saarland, the state’s past association with France has left a cultural influence that can be seen in various areas, from cuisine to art. The state is also home to the Saarland University of Applied Sciences and Saarland University. All departments of Saarland University, except for the Medical School, are located on the Saarbrücken campus. Now, it is the time for citizenship test for Saarland!