Naturalization test for Schleswig-Holstein

If you live in the state of Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, completing the German naturalization test (Einbürgerungstest) is a crucial step in the citizenship process. We’ve made it easier by translating all the test questions and answers in German naturalization test for Schleswig-Holstein into English, with the original German text also available. Our practice tests are designed to reflect the actual exam you’ll face, customized for your state. However, remember that these are for practice only; you’ll need to schedule your official test through your local VHS (Volkshochschule) or another certified institution.

For more in-depth information, check out our guide: Naturalization test in Germany. To explore further details about the naturalization process in Schleswig-Holstein, visit the Schleswig-Holstein official state website here.

Schleswig-Holstein 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 Schleswig-Holstein.

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 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

In which other country is there a large German-speaking population? 

A) Czech Republic 

B) Norway 

C) Spain 

D) Austria 


German (Original)

In welchem anderen Land gibt es eine große deutschsprachige Bevölkerung?

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English

Which federal state is Schleswig-Holstein? 

A) 1

B) 2

C) 3

D) 4


German (Original)

Welches Bundesland ist Schleswig-Holstein?

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English

Since when do you pay in cash with the Euro in Germany? 

A) 1995

B) 1998

C) 2002

D) 2005


German (Original)

Seit wann bezahlt man in Deutschland mit dem Euro in bar?

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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 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

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

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

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

Which minister does Schleswig-Holstein 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 Schleswig-Holstein nicht?

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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

Which German state had a black-red-gold flag with a hammer, compass, and wheat wreath? 

A) Prussia 

B) Federal Republic of Germany 

C) "Third Reich" 

D) GDR (German Democratic Republic) 


German (Original)

Welcher deutsche Staat hatte eine schwarz-rot-goldene Flagge mit Hammer, Zirkel und Ährenkranz?

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English

What are the colors of the state flag of Schleswig-Holstein? 

A) White and blue

B) Blue, white, and red

C) White and red

D) Green, white, and red


German (Original)

Welche Farben hat die Landesflagge von Schleswig-Holstein?

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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 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

Who built the Berlin Wall? 

A) Great Britain 

B) East Germany (DDR) 

C) The Federal Republic of Germany 

D) The USA 


German (Original)

Wer baute die Mauer in Berlin?

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English

Which cities have the largest Jewish communities in Germany? 

A) Berlin and Munich 

B) Hamburg and Essen 

C) Nuremberg and Stuttgart 

D) Worms and Speyer 


German (Original)

Welche Städte haben die größten jüdischen Gemeinden in Deutschland?

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English

A woman in Germany loses her job. What cannot be the reason for her dismissal? 

A) The woman has been ill and unable to work for a long time. 

B) The woman frequently arrived late to work. 

C) The woman handles personal matters during working hours. 

D) The woman is having a child, and her boss is aware of it. 


German (Original)

Eine Frau in Deutschland verliert ihre Arbeit. Was darf nicht der Grund für diese Entlassung sein?

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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

Where does the German Chancellor spend the most time? He/she is most frequently ... 

A) in Bonn, because the Federal Chancellery and the Bundestag are located there. 

B) in Meseberg Castle, the guest house of the Federal Government, to receive state guests. 

C) at Schloss Bellevue, the official residence of the Federal President, to receive state guests. 

D) in Berlin, because the Federal Chancellery and the Bundestag are located there. 


German (Original)

Wo hält sich der deutsche Bundeskanzler / die deutsche Bundeskanzlerin am häufigsten auf? Am häufigsten ist er / sie …

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English

What does "active voting right" mean in Germany? 

A) You can be elected. 

B) You must go to vote. 

C) You can vote. 

D) You must go to the vote count. 


German (Original)

Was bedeutet „aktives Wahlrecht“ in Deutschland?

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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

In 1953 there was an uprising in the GDR, which was long commemorated by a holiday in the Federal Republic of Germany. When was this? 

A) May 1st 

B) June 17th 

C) July 20th 

D) November 9th 


German (Original)

Im Jahr 1953 gab es in der DDR einen Aufstand, an den lange Zeit in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland ein Feiertag erinnerte. Wann war das?

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English

What does this picture show? 

A) The Bundestag seat in Berlin 

B) The Federal Constitutional Court in Karlsruhe 

C) The Bundesrat building in Berlin 

D) The Federal Chancellery in Berlin 


German (Original)

Was zeigt dieses Bild?

 

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English

A woman is pregnant. She is especially protected by the law shortly before and after the birth of her child. What is this protection called? 

A) Parental leave 

B) Maternity protection 

C) Birth preparation 

D) Postnatal care 


German (Original)

Eine Frau ist schwanger. Sie ist kurz vor und nach der Geburt ihres Kindes vom Gesetz besonders beschützt. Wie heißt dieser Schutz?

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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

In Germany, the Bundestag and the Bundesrat belong to the … 

A) Executive 

B) Legislative 

C) Directive 

D) Judiciary 


German (Original)

In Deutschland gehören der Bundestag und der Bundesrat zur …

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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

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

How many states joined the Federal Republic of Germany at reunification in 1990? 

A) 4

B) 5

C) 6

D) 7


German (Original)

Wie viele Bundesländer kamen bei der Wiedervereinigung 1990 zur Bundesrepublik Deutschland hinzu?

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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

The European Parliament is regularly elected, namely all ... 

A) 5 years. 

B) 6 years.

C) 7 years.

D) 8 years.


German (Original)

Das Europäische Parlament wird regelmäßig gewählt, nämlich alle …

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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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More about the state of Schleswig-Holstein

Let’s get to know this state before diving into German naturalization test for Schleswig-Holstein. Schleswig-Holstein is Germany’s northernmost state, located between the Baltic Sea and the North Sea. It borders Denmark to the north, Hamburg to the south, and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern to the southeast. The state covers an area of about 15.8 thousand square kilometers and has a population of 2.9 million as of 2019. The capital city is Kiel.

Kiel University, recognized in global rankings, is a key institution in the state, along with the renowned Flensburg University of Applied Sciences.

With its coastal location, Schleswig-Holstein has significant ports in Kiel, offering job opportunities in shipbuilding and fishing. The state is responsible for two-thirds of Germany’s fish production, yet fishing is not the primary source of income. The main economic driver is tourism, particularly centered around the North Sea island of Sylt, a popular and lucrative holiday destination. Now, let’s start your journey with the citizenship test for Schleswig-Holstein.