German Citizenship Test Practice (Einbürgerungstest) 2026: Practice test 3

1. Tanong 1 ng 30

   Which level of government is mainly responsible for schools and the police?

   • AThe Federal President
   • BThe federal states (Länder)
   • CThe federal government
   • DThe European Union
   Ipakita ang sagot

   Sagot: B. The federal states (Länder)

   Under Articles 30 and 70, the states hold the powers the Basic Law does not give to the federal level. Schools and police are mainly state matters.

2. Tanong 2 ng 30

   What right do towns and municipalities have under the Basic Law?

   • ATo manage their own local affairs within the law
   • BTo print their own money
   • CTo make their own criminal laws
   • DTo decide on foreign policy
   Ipakita ang sagot

   Sagot: A. To manage their own local affairs within the law

   Article 28 guarantees local self-government: municipalities handle local matters themselves, within the limits of the law.

3. Tanong 3 ng 30

   Who besides German citizens may vote in local (municipal) elections?

   • ANobody else
   • BOnly people who own property
   • CCitizens of other EU countries
   • DAny tourist staying for a week
   Ipakita ang sagot

   Sagot: C. Citizens of other EU countries

   Article 28 allows citizens of other EU member states to vote and stand in district and municipal elections.

4. Tanong 4 ng 30

   A federal law and a state law say different things. Which one applies?

   • AThe federal law
   • BThe state law
   • CThe one the local mayor prefers
   • DThe law that is older
   Ipakita ang sagot

   Sagot: A. The federal law

   Article 31 says federal law takes precedence over state law.

5. Tanong 5 ng 30

   When did the Second World War begin?

   • AIn 1945, when the Allies landed
   • BIn 1933, when the Nazis took power
   • CIn 1939, when Germany attacked Poland
   • DIn 1914, after an assassination in Sarajevo
   Ipakita ang sagot

   Sagot: C. In 1939, when Germany attacked Poland

   The Second World War began on 1 September 1939 with the German invasion of Poland.

6. Tanong 6 ng 30

   When did the Second World War end in Europe?

   • A8 May 1945
   • B3 October 1990
   • C9 November 1918
   • D1 September 1939
   Ipakita ang sagot

   Sagot: A. 8 May 1945

   The war in Europe ended on 8 May 1945 when the German armed forces surrendered completely.

7. Tanong 7 ng 30

   In January 1933, who was made Chancellor of the German Reich?

   • AOtto von Bismarck
   • BWilly Brandt
   • CKonrad Adenauer
   • DAdolf Hitler
   Ipakita ang sagot

   Sagot: D. Adolf Hitler

   Adolf Hitler became Reich Chancellor on 30 January 1933. The Nazis then quickly destroyed democracy and the rule of law.

8. Tanong 8 ng 30

   During the Holocaust, how many European Jews were murdered by Nazi Germany and its helpers?

   • AAbout six hundred thousand
   • BAbout sixty million
   • CAbout six million
   • DAbout sixty thousand
   Ipakita ang sagot

   Sagot: C. About six million

   Nazi Germany systematically murdered about six million Jewish people. Sinti and Roma, people with disabilities and many others were also persecuted and killed.

9. Tanong 9 ng 30

   What happened across Germany on 9 November 1938?

   • ANazis attacked Jewish people and destroyed synagogues and shops
   • BGermany joined the United Nations
   • CThe Basic Law came into force
   • DThe Berlin Wall opened
   Ipakita ang sagot

   Sagot: A. Nazis attacked Jewish people and destroyed synagogues and shops

   In the November pogroms of 1938, Nazis burned synagogues, wrecked Jewish shops and homes, and arrested and killed Jewish people.

10. Tanong 10 ng 30

    Applicants for naturalisation commit to Germany's special historical responsibility. What does this include?

    • AJoining the armed forces
    • BSupporting a particular political party
    • CProtecting Jewish life
    • DMoving to the capital
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: C. Protecting Jewish life

    Applicants must commit to Germany's responsibility for the crimes of the Nazi regime, including protecting Jewish life, peaceful coexistence and the ban on wars of aggression.

11. Tanong 11 ng 30

    After the Second World War, how many occupation zones was Germany divided into?

    • ATwo
    • BSix
    • CFour
    • DThree
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: C. Four

    The United States, the United Kingdom, France and the Soviet Union each controlled one zone after 1945.

12. Tanong 12 ng 30

    Which two German states were founded in 1949?

    • AAustria and Switzerland
    • BThe German Empire and the Weimar Republic
    • CPrussia and Bavaria
    • DThe Federal Republic of Germany and the German Democratic Republic
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: D. The Federal Republic of Germany and the German Democratic Republic

    In 1949 the Federal Republic (West Germany) and the German Democratic Republic, or GDR (East Germany), were founded. Germany stayed divided until 1990.

13. Tanong 13 ng 30

    On what date was the Basic Law signed and announced?

    • A8 May 1945
    • B3 October 1990
    • C1 January 1958
    • D23 May 1949
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: D. 23 May 1949

    The Basic Law was signed and announced in Bonn on 23 May 1949. It was first meant as a temporary constitution for West Germany.

14. Tanong 14 ng 30

    Which city was the seat of the West German government before reunification?

    • ABonn
    • BHamburg
    • CBerlin
    • DFrankfurt am Main
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: A. Bonn

    Bonn served as the seat of government of the Federal Republic while Germany was divided. The Basic Law itself was signed there.

15. Tanong 15 ng 30

    When did construction of the Berlin Wall begin?

    • A9 November 1989
    • B13 August 1961
    • C17 June 1953
    • D23 May 1949
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: B. 13 August 1961

    The GDR began building the Wall on 13 August 1961, cutting Berlin in two and cementing the division of Germany.

16. Tanong 16 ng 30

    Which party held power in the German Democratic Republic (GDR)?

    • AThe Christian Democratic Union (CDU)
    • BThe Free Democratic Party (FDP)
    • CThe Socialist Unity Party (SED)
    • DThe Social Democratic Party (SPD)
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: C. The Socialist Unity Party (SED)

    The GDR was a one-party dictatorship led by the SED. There were no free elections until 1990.

17. Tanong 17 ng 30

    In autumn 1989, large peaceful 'Monday demonstrations' for freedom took place in the GDR. In which city did they become famous?

    • ACologne
    • BHamburg
    • CLeipzig
    • DMunich
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: C. Leipzig

    Peaceful protests in Leipzig and other GDR cities helped bring down the SED regime in 1989.

18. Tanong 18 ng 30

    When did the Berlin Wall fall?

    • A13 August 1961
    • B3 October 1990
    • C9 November 1989
    • D8 May 1945
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: C. 9 November 1989

    On the evening of 9 November 1989 the border opened and people from East Berlin crossed freely, after 28 years of division.

19. Tanong 19 ng 30

    Why is 3 October a national holiday in Germany?

    • AIt marks the end of the Second World War
    • BIt is the Day of German Unity, marking reunification in 1990
    • CIt is the birthday of the Basic Law
    • DIt celebrates the founding of the European Union
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: B. It is the Day of German Unity, marking reunification in 1990

    On 3 October 1990 the GDR joined the Federal Republic, and Germany was united again.

20. Tanong 20 ng 30

    About how long did the Berlin Wall divide the city?

    • A45 years
    • B5 years
    • C28 years
    • D12 years
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: C. 28 years

    The Wall stood from 1961 until it was opened in November 1989, about 28 years.

21. Tanong 21 ng 30

    In 1957, Germany and five other countries signed treaties that started what is now the European Union. In which city were they signed?

    • ARome
    • BParis
    • CBrussels
    • DMaastricht
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: A. Rome

    The Treaties of Rome were signed in 1957. West Germany was one of the six founding countries.

22. Tanong 22 ng 30

    How many member states does the European Union have?

    • A30
    • B25
    • C12
    • D27
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: D. 27

    The EU has 27 member countries. The United Kingdom left in 2020.

23. Tanong 23 ng 30

    Within what time must you register at the residents' office after moving into a new home?

    • AOnly when you change jobs
    • BWithin two days
    • CWithin three months
    • DWithin two weeks
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: D. Within two weeks

    The Federal Registration Act requires you to register with the registration office within two weeks of moving in.

24. Tanong 24 ng 30

    Under the General Equal Treatment Act (AGG), which of these is a protected reason against discrimination?

    • AHair length
    • BEthnic origin
    • CFavourite football club
    • DType of car
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: B. Ethnic origin

    The AGG protects people against discrimination because of ethnic origin, sex, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual identity.

25. Tanong 25 ng 30

    Which couples may marry in Germany?

    • AOnly couples who belong to the same religion
    • BOnly a man and a woman
    • COnly couples where both are German
    • DTwo people of different sexes or the same sex
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: D. Two people of different sexes or the same sex

    The Civil Code says marriage is entered into by two people of different or the same sex.

26. Tanong 26 ng 30

    From what age may a person marry in Germany?

    • A18
    • B14
    • C16
    • D21
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: A. 18

    The Civil Code says a marriage may not be entered into before a person comes of age, which is 18.

27. Tanong 27 ng 30

    Which statement about raising children in Germany is correct?

    • AViolence is allowed if the child agrees
    • BParents may hit children as punishment
    • CTeachers may hit pupils who misbehave
    • DChildren have a right to an upbringing without violence
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: D. Children have a right to an upbringing without violence

    The Civil Code says children have the right to a non-violent upbringing. Physical punishment and emotional harm are not allowed.

28. Tanong 28 ng 30

    How many years of ordinary, lawful residence in Germany are normally needed for naturalisation?

    • AFive years
    • BTen years
    • CTwo years
    • DFifteen years
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: A. Five years

    The Federal Office for Migration and Refugees lists five years of ordinary and lawful residence as a normal requirement.

29. Tanong 29 ng 30

    What level of German do you normally need for naturalisation?

    • ALevel B1
    • BLevel C2
    • CLevel A1
    • DLevel A2
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: A. Level B1

    Applicants normally need German at least at level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

30. Tanong 30 ng 30

    Since the reform of June 2024, must most people give up their old citizenship to become German?

    • AOnly if they are from an EU country
    • BOnly if they are over 60
    • CNo, they may keep it
    • DYes, always
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: C. No, they may keep it

    The reform that took effect on 27 June 2024 allows multiple citizenship, so applicants no longer have to give up their previous nationality.

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