Naturalization test for Thuringia

If you reside in the state of Thuringia, Germany, you’ll need to complete the German naturalization test (Einbürgerungstest) as part of the citizenship process. We’ve translated all the questions and answers in German naturalization test for Thuringia into English for your convenience, while the original German version is also available. The questions on our site are based on the actual test you will encounter, tailored to your selected state. Please note that our practice test is for preparation purposes only; for the official test, you must book an appointment at your local VHS (Volkshochschule) or another authorized institution.

For more detailed information, check out our comprehensive guide: Naturalization test in Germany. As a foreigner in Germany, you can get more information regarding naturalization in Thuringia with the Thuringia official state web site here.

Thuringia 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 Thuringia.

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

The capital city of Thuringia is called 

A) Eisenach

B) Erfurt

C) Gera

D) Jena


German (Original)

Die Landeshauptstadt von Thüringen heißt …

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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 GDR founded? 

A) 1947

B) 1949

C) 1953

D) 1956


German (Original)

Wann wurde die DDR gegründet?

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English

Trade unions are interest groups for … 

A) Young people. 

B) Employees. 

C) Pensioners. 

D) Employers. 


German (Original)

Gewerkschaften sind Interessenverbände der …

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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 main task of a judge in Germany? A judge … 

A) Represents citizens in court. 

B) Works at a court and delivers judgments. 

C) Changes laws. 

D) Supervises young people in court. 


German (Original)

Was ist die Hauptaufgabe eines Richters / einer Richterin in Deutschland? Ein Richter / eine Richterin …

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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

Why does the state control the education system in Germany? 

A) Because there are only state schools in Germany 

B) Because all students must have a school diploma 

C) Because there are different schools in the federal states 

D) Because it is its responsibility according to the Basic Law 


German (Original)

Warum kontrolliert der Staat in Deutschland das Schulwesen?

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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

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

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

What does the abbreviation DDR mean? 

A) Third German Radio 

B) The German Republic 

C) Third German Republic 

D) German Democratic Republic 


German (Original)

Was bedeutet die Abkürzung DDR?

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English

From which country did most migrants come to Germany? 

A) Italy 

B) Poland 

C) Morocco 

D) Turkey 


German (Original)

Aus welchem Land sind die meisten Migranten / Migrantinnen nach Deutschland gekommen?

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English

In Parliament, the term "opposition" refers to... 

A) The governing parties. 

B) The faction with the most members. 

C) All parties that achieved the 5% threshold in the last election. 

D) All members who do not belong to the governing party/parties. 


German (Original)

Im Parlament steht der Begriff „Opposition“ für…

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English

What are the colors of the state flag of Thuringia? 

A) blue-white-red

B) white-red

C) green-white-red

D) black-gold


German (Original)

Welche Farben hat die Landesflagge von Thüringen?

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English

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

A) 3

B) 4

C) 5

D) 6


German (Original)

Für wie viele Jahre wird der Landtag in Thüringen gewählt?

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English

Which country is a neighboring country of Germany? 

A) Czech Republic 

B) Bulgaria 

C) Greece 

D) Portugal 


German (Original)

Welches Land ist ein Nachbarland von Deutschland?

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English

In what period was the German Democratic Republic (GDR) in existence? 

A) 1919 to 1927 

B) 1933 to 1945 

C) 1945 to 1961 

D) 1949 to 1990 


German (Original)

In welchem Zeitraum gab es die Deutsche Demokratische Republik (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

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

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

A lay judge in Germany is … 

A) The deputy of the mayor. 

B) A volunteer judge. 

C) A member of a municipal council. 

D) A person who has studied law. 


German (Original)

Ein Gerichtsschöffe / eine Gerichtsschöffin in Deutschland ist …

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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 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

If members of the Bundestag switch their faction, … 

A) They are no longer allowed to attend parliamentary sessions. 

B) The government may lose its majority. 

C) The Federal President must give their consent beforehand. 

D) The voters of these members are allowed to vote again. 


German (Original)

Wenn Abgeordnete im Deutschen Bundestag ihre Fraktion wechseln, ...

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English

Which animal is the national emblem of the Federal Republic of Germany? 

A) Lion

B) Eagle

C) Bear

D) Horse


German (Original)

Welches Tier ist das Wappentier der 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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English

Who decides whether a child goes to kindergarten in Germany? 

A) the state 

B) the federal states 

C) the parents / legal guardians 

D) the schools 


German (Original)

Wer entscheidet, ob ein Kind in Deutschland in den Kindergarten geht?

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English

In Germany, who do trade unions represent?

A) Large businesses

B) Small businesses

C) Self-employed individuals

D) Workers


German (Original)

Wen vertreten die Gewerkschaften in Deutschland?

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English

What do you call proceedings before a court in Germany? 

A) Program

B) Procedure 

C) Protocol 

D) Process 


German (Original)

Wie nennt man in Deutschland ein Verfahren vor einem Gericht?

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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

Germany is... 

A) A communist republic. 

B) A democratic and social federal state. 

C) A capitalist and social monarchy. 

D) A social and socialist federal state. 


German (Original)

Deutschland ist …

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English

What is the name of the parliament for all of Germany? 

A) Federal Assembly 

B) People's Chamber 

C) Bundestag 

D) Federal Court of Justice 


German (Original)

Wie heißt das Parlament für ganz Deutschland?

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Remember: The English translations included in the German naturalization test for Thuringia are provided solely to assist you in understanding the content. The official test will not include questions and answers in English. The German Citizenship Test questions and answers on the site have been sourced from the official website of the German Federal Office for Migration and Refugees and translated into English. If you wish to take the “Leben in Deutschland” test for a different state in Germany, please return to our states page.

More about the Free State of Thuringia

Before diving into the questions and answers for the German naturalization test for Thuringia, let’s briefly introduce the state. Thuringia is the fifth smallest state in Germany by population, with around 2.3 million residents spread across 16,000 square kilometers. It’s located in central Germany, with no borders shared with other countries. Thuringia comprises 17 districts and 6 independent cities.

The capital of Thuringia is Erfurt, known for the “Kramer Bridge,” which uniquely has houses built on it. The city also boasts Europe’s oldest synagogue and the St. Marien Cathedral.

Thuringia is home to the “Weimar Bauhaus University” and “Erfurt University.” The state is a blend of rich history and natural beauty, with the Thuringian Forest offering popular hiking trails like the “Rennsteig,” where hikers can ascend to heights of up to 1,000 meters.

A specialty of Thuringia is its famous white sausage, seasoned with ingredients like salt, pepper, marjoram, cumin, and garlic, and traditionally enjoyed with mustard produced in Thuringia. Now, let’s get into the citizenship test for Thuringia.