Naturalization test for Saxony-Anhalt

If you’re living in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, completing the German naturalization test (Einbürgerungstest) is a key step towards obtaining citizenship. We’ve translated all the questions and answers in German naturalization test for Saxony-Anhalt into English, while also providing the original German text. Our practice tests closely resemble the official exam, customized for Saxony-Anhalt. Keep in mind that these are just for practice; you’ll need to schedule your official test through your local VHS (Volkshochschule) or another accredited institution.

For more insights, check out our guide: Naturalization test in Germany. To get detailed information on the naturalization process in Saxony-Anhalt, visit the official Saxony-Anhalt state website here.

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

Saxony-Anhalt 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-Anhalt.

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

Which of the following lists contains only federal states that were part of the former GDR? 

A) Lower Saxony, North Rhine-Westphalia, Hesse, Schleswig-Holstein, Brandenburg 

B) Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Brandenburg, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, Thuringia 

C) Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg, Rhineland-Palatinate, Thuringia, Saxony 

D) Saxony, Thuringia, Hesse, Lower Saxony, Brandenburg 


German (Original)

Welche der folgenden Auflistungen enthält nur Bundesländer, die zum Gebiet der früheren DDR gehörten?

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English

It is not one of the tasks of the German Bundestag to … 

A) Draft laws 

B) Monitor the federal government 

C) Elect the Federal Chancellor 

D) Form the federal cabinet 


German (Original)

Es gehört nicht zu den Aufgaben des Deutschen Bundestages, …

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English

In Germany, the last four weeks before Christmas are called 

A) the Day of Repentance and Prayer 

B) Thanksgiving  

C) Advent season  

D) All Saints' Day 


German (Original)

In Deutschland nennt man die letzten vier Wochen vor Weihnachten …

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English

What does the abbreviation FDP mean in Germany? 

A) Peaceful Demonstrative Party 

B) Free Germany Party 

C) Leading Democratic Party 

D) Free Democratic Party 


German (Original)

Was bedeutet die Abkürzung FDP in Deutschland?

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English

Members of parliament who are elected by citizens are called … 

A) Representatives.

B) Chancellors. 

C) Ambassadors. 

D) Prime Ministers. 


German (Original)

Parlamentsmitglieder, die von den Bürgern und Bürgerinnen gewählt werden, nennt man …

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English

What happened on November 9, 1938, in Germany? 

A) With the attack on Poland, World War II begins. 

B) The National Socialists lose an election and dissolve the Reichstag. 

C) Jewish businesses and synagogues are destroyed by National Socialists and their supporters. 

D) Hitler becomes Reich President and bans all political parties. 


German (Original)

Was passierte am 9. November 1938 in Deutschland?

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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

Why is the period in the autumn of 1989 in the GDR called "The Turn"? During this time, the GDR changed politically … 

A) from a dictatorship to a democracy. 

B) from a liberal market economy to socialism. 

C) from a monarchy to social democracy. 

D) from a religious state to a communist state. 


German (Original)

Warum nennt man die Zeit im Herbst 1989 in der DDR „Die Wende“? In dieser Zeit veränderte sich die DDR politisch …

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English

For how many years is the Bundestag elected in Germany? 

A) 2 years 

B) 4 years 

C) 6 years 

D) 8 years 


German (Original)

Für wie viele Jahre wird der Bundestag in Deutschland gewählt?

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English

Which is a district in Saxony-Anhalt? 

A) Ammerland

B) Altötting

C) Uckermark

D) Börde


German (Original)

Welches ist ein Landkreis in Sachsen-Anhalt?

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English

Who decides on a new law in Germany? 

A) the government 

B) the parliament 

C) the court 

D) the police 


German (Original)

Wer beschließt in Deutschland ein neues Gesetz?

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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

What does the abbreviation CSU mean in Germany? 

A) Christian Secure Union 

B) Christian Southern German Union 

C) Christian social entrepreneur federation 

D) Christian Social Union 


German (Original)

Was bedeutet die Abkürzung CSU in Deutschland?

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English

What can I do in Germany if my employer has wrongfully terminated me? 

A) Continue working and be friendly to the boss. 

B) Initiate a dunning procedure against the employer. 

C) File a wrongful dismissal lawsuit. 

D) Report the employer to the police. 


German (Original)

Was kann ich in Deutschland machen, wenn mir mein Arbeitgeber / meine Arbeitgeberin zu Unrecht gekündigt hat?

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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

How did World War II officially end in Europe? 

A) With the death of Adolf Hitler 

B) Through Germany's unconditional surrender 

C) With the withdrawal of the Germans from the occupied territories 

D) Through a revolution in Germany 


German (Original)

Wie endete der Zweite Weltkrieg in Europa offiziell?

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English

Which coat of arms belongs to the state of Saxony-Anhalt? 

A) 1

B) 2

C) 3

D) 4


German (Original)

Welches Wappen gehört zum Bundesland Sachsen-Anhalt?

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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 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

Which federal state is Saxony-Anhalt? 

A) 1

B) 2

C) 3

D) 4


German (Original)

Welches Bundesland ist Sachsen-Anhalt?

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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

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

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

Who can citizens in Germany not directly elect? 

A) Members of the European Parliament 

B) The Federal President 

C) State Parliament Members 

D) Bundestag Members 


German (Original)

Wen kann man als Bürger / Bürgerin in Deutschland nicht direkt wählen?

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English

The first Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany was ... 

A) Ludwig Erhard

B) Willy Brandt

C) Konrad Adenauer

D) Gerhard Schröder


German (Original)

Der erste Bundeskanzler der Bundesrepublik Deutschland war …

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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

What does not belong to the executive branch in Germany? 

A) The police 

B) The courts 

C) The tax office 

D) The ministries 


German (Original)

Was gehört in Deutschland nicht zur Exekutive?

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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

Germany is ... 

A) a socialist state.

B) a federal state. 

C) a dictatorship. 

D) a monarchy. 


German (Original)

German Deutschland ist …

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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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English

What is not stated in the German Basic Law? 

A) Human dignity is inviolable. 

B) Everyone should have the same amount of money. 

C) Everyone has the right to express their opinion. 

D) All are equal before the law. 


German (Original)

Was steht nicht im Grundgesetz von Deutschland?

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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

In which year did the National Socialists destroy synagogues and Jewish stores in Germany? 

A) 1925

B) 1930

C) 1938

D) 1945


German (Original)

In welchem Jahr zerstörten die Nationalsozialisten Synagogen und jüdische Geschäfte in Deutschland?

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More about the state of Saxony-Anhalt

Before exploring the questions and answers for the German naturalization test for Saxony-Anhalt, let’s briefly introduce the state. The capital of Saxony-Anhalt is Magdeburg, while the largest city is Halle. The state borders Brandenburg to the east, Thuringia and Saxony to the south, and Lower Saxony to the west. It covers an area of 20,000 square kilometers and had a population of 2.2 million in 2019. The largest cities, Halle and Wittenberg, have populations of 232,000 and 50,000, respectively.

Magdeburg is a significant industrial hub with an important inland port, making it crucial for Germany’s economy. Saxony-Anhalt stands out historically, with five UNESCO World Heritage sites, including the cities of Quedlinburg and Eisleben.

The Elbe River flows through Halle, creating fertile land ideal for agriculture. The region is known for producing crops like sugar beets and potatoes, along with various fruits and vegetables. Now, it is the time for citizenship test for Saxony-Anhalt.