Naturalization test for Saxony

Completing the German naturalization test (Einbürgerungstest) in Saxony (Sachsen) is a crucial step toward achieving citizenship. We’ve included English translations of all the test questions and answers alongside the original German text. Our practice tests are designed to closely match the official exam you’ll take, specifically tailored for Saxony. However, please keep in mind that these are intended for practice only; you must schedule your official test through your local VHS (Volkshochschule) or another certified institution.

For additional information, check out our guide: Naturalization test in Germany. For specific details on the naturalization process in Saxony (Sachsen), visit the official Saxony state website here.

In addition, don’t forget to plan your vacations by taking a look at the Saxony holidays.

Saxony (Sachsen) 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 Saxony.

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

Foreign workers who were recruited by the Federal Republic of Germany in the 1950s and 1960s were called 

A) Undocumented workers 

B) Guest workers 

C) Temporary workers 

D) Shift workers 


German (Original)

Ausländische Arbeitnehmer und Arbeitnehmerinnen, die in den 50er und 60er Jahren von der Bundesrepublik Deutschland angeworben wurden, nannte man …

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English

What is the name of the current Federal Chancellor of Germany? 

A) Gerhard Schröder

B) Angela Merkel

C) Franziska Giffey

D) Olaf Scholz


German (Original)

Wie heißt der jetzige Bundeskanzler / die jetzige Bundeskanzlerin von Deutschland?

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English

What was the coat of arms of the German Democratic Republic? 

A) 1

B) 2

C) 3

D) 4


German (Original)

Welches war das Wappen der Deutschen Demokratischen Republik?

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English

For how many years is the state parliament in Saxony elected? 

A) 3

B) 4

C) 5

D) 6


German (Original)

Für wie viele Jahre wird der Landtag in Sachsen gewählt?

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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?

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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 …

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English

When was the Wall in Berlin opened for all to see? 

A) 1987

B) 1989

C) 1992

D) 1995


German (Original)

Wann wurde die Mauer in Berlin für alle geöffnet?

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English

What does the abbreviation SPD mean? 

A) Socialist Party of Germany 

B) Social political party of Germany 

C) Social Democratic Party of Germany 

D) Social Justice Party of Germany 


German (Original)

Was bedeutet die Abkürzung SPD?

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English

Which form of living is not allowed in Germany? 

A) A man and a woman are divorced and living with new partners. 

B) Two women are living together. 

C) A single father lives with his two children. 

D) A man is married to two women at the same time. 


German (Original)

Welche Lebensform ist in Deutschland nicht erlaubt?

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English

What should you do if you are treated poorly by your contact person at a German authority? 

A) I can do nothing. 

B) I have to put up with this treatment. 

C) I threaten the person. 

D) I can file a complaint with the head of the authority. 


German (Original)

Was sollten Sie tun, wenn Sie von Ihrem Ansprechpartner / Ihrer Ansprechpartnerin in einer deutschen Behörde schlecht behandelt werden?

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English

If you want to challenge an incorrect tax assessment in Germany, you must 

A) Do nothing.

B) Discard the assessment.

C) file an objection.

D) wait until a new assessment arrives.


German (Original)

Wenn Sie sich in Deutschland gegen einen falschen Steuerbescheid wehren wollen, müssen Sie …

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English

The people elect in Germany ... 

A) the Federal Chancellor. 

B) the Prime Minister of a federal state. 

C) the Bundestag. 

D) the Federal President of the Federal Republic of Germany. 


German (Original)

Vom Volk gewählt wird in Deutschland …

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English

What did the term "Iron Curtain" stand for? For the isolation … 

A) of the Warsaw Pact against the West. 

B) of Northern Germany against Southern Germany. 

C) of Nazi Germany against the Allies. 

D) of Europe against the USA. 


German (Original)

Wofür stand der Ausdruck „Eiserner Vorhang“? Für die Abschottung …

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English

At what age can you vote in local elections in Saxony? 

A) 14

B) 16

C) 18

D) 20


German (Original)

Ab welchem Alter darf man in Sachsen bei Kommunalwahlen wählen?

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English

Who advises individuals on legal matters and represents them in court in Germany? 

A) A lawyer 

B) A judge 

C) A lay judge 

D) A public prosecutor 


German (Original)

Wer berät in Deutschland Personen bei Rechtsfragen und vertritt sie vor Gericht?

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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

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 characterized the Nazi state? A policy … 

A) of state racism 

B) of freedom of speech 

C) of general religious freedom 

D) of the development of democracy 


German (Original)

Was kennzeichnete den NS-Staat? Eine Politik …

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English

How many member states does the EU have today? 

A) 21

B) 23

C) 25

D) 27


German (English)

Wie viele Mitgliedstaaten hat die EU heute?

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English

What is a duty of election assistants in Germany? 

A) They assist elderly people with casting their votes in the voting booth. 

B) They write the election notifications before the election. 

C) They provide interim results to the media. 

D) They count the votes after the election ends. 


German (Original)

Was ist eine Aufgabe von Wahlhelfern / Wahlhelferinnen in Deutschland?

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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?

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English

In Germany, juveniles from the age of 14 are of criminal age. This means: young people who are 14 years and older and violate criminal laws, ... 

A) will be punished. 

B) are treated like adults. 

C) share the punishment with their parents. 

D) will not be punished. 


German (Original)

In Deutschland sind Jugendliche ab 14 Jahren strafmündig. Das bedeutet: Jugendliche, die 14 Jahre und älter sind und gegen Strafgesetze verstoßen, …

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English

After the Second World War, which countries were referred to in Germany as "Allied Occupation Forces"? 

A) Soviet Union, Great Britain, Poland, Sweden 

B) France, Soviet Union, Italy, Japan 

C) USA, Soviet Union, Spain, Portugal 

D) USA, Soviet Union, Great Britain, France 


German (Original)

Welche Länder wurden nach dem Zweiten Weltkrieg in Deutschland als „Alliierte Besatzungsmächte“ bezeichnet?

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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

Which of the following is not part of the statutory social insurance? 

A) Life insurance 

B) Statutory pension insurance 

C) Unemployment insurance 

D) Long-term care insurance 


German (Original)

Was gehört nicht zur gesetzlichen Sozialversicherung?

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English

Which is a district in Saxony? 

A) Vogtlandkreis

B) Altötting

C) Uckermark

D) Nordfriesland


German (Original)

Welches ist ein Landkreis in Sachsen?

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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?

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English

In a democracy, a function of regular elections is … 

A) to force citizens to cast their vote. 

B) to allow a change of government according to the will of the majority of voters. 

C) to maintain existing laws in the country. 

D) to give more power to the poor. 


German (Original)

In einer Demokratie ist eine Funktion von regelmäßigen Wahlen, …

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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

A man in a wheelchair has applied for a position as an accountant. What is an example of discrimination? He does not get the job just because he … 

A) is in a wheelchair. 

B) has no experience. 

C) has high salary expectations. 

D) does not speak English. 


German (Original)

Ein Mann im Rollstuhl hat sich auf eine Stelle als Buchhalter beworben. Was ist ein Beispiel für Diskriminierung? Er bekommt die Stelle nur deshalb nicht, weil er …

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English

How many occupation zones were there in Germany after the Second World War? 

A) 3

B) 4

C) 5

D) 6


German (Original)

Wie viele Besatzungszonen gab es in Deutschland nach dem Zweiten Weltkrieg?

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English

Which statement is correct? In Germany... 

A) The state and religious communities are separated from each other. 

B) Religious communities form the state. 

C) The state is dependent on religious communities. 

D) The state and religious communities form a unity. 


German (Original)

Welche Aussage ist richtig? In Deutschland …

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English

When were the National Socialists in power in Germany with Adolf Hitler? 

A) 1918 to 1923 

B) 1932 to 1950 

C) 1933 to 1945 

D) 1945 to 1989 


German (Original)

Wann waren die Nationalsozialisten mit Adolf Hitler in Deutschland an der Macht?

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Please note: The English translations included in the Germany citizenship test for Saxony are provided only to help you understand. There will be no English questions and answers in the official test. German naturalization test for Saxony available on the site has been obtained from the official website of the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees of Germany and have been translated into English. If you want to take the “Leben in Deutschland” test for a different state in Germany, please return to our states page.

More about the state of Saxony (Sachsen)

Before exploring the questions and answers for the German naturalization test for Saxony, let’s briefly introduce the state. Saxony is located in eastern Germany, with a population of over 4 million and an area of 18,000 square kilometers. Its capital is Dresden, making it the largest and most populous state in East Germany. Saxony borders Brandenburg and Berlin to the north, Bavaria to the south, and is close to the Czech Republic. Other important cities in the state include Leipzig, Chemnitz, Zwickau, Görlitz, Plauen, and Bautzen. A regional dialect known as “Sächsisch” is spoken here.

Dresden is particularly known for its baroque architecture, and in Chemnitz, you’ll find the world’s second-largest portrait, the 16-meter-high Karl Marx bust.

Dresden is also the birthplace of the coffee filter, invented by Melitta Bentz. The production of coffee filters continues there to this day. Additionally, Plauen lace, Meißen porcelain, and Glashütte watches are other renowned products that add to Saxony’s fame. In 2019, Saxony recorded the highest gross domestic product (GDP) among German states, amounting to approximately 128 million euros. Now, let’s get into citizenship test for Saxony!