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German Citizenship Test (Einbürgerungstest) — All 300+160 questions with translations in English & Urdu, correct answers, and explanations

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# 🇩🇪 German Citizenship Test — with English Translations

> 🇵🇰 اردو ترجمہ کے لیے — [Urdu Branch](https://github.com/abdullahbutt/leben-in-deutschland-test/blob/urdu/README.md)

> All **300 general + 160 state-specific** questions from the official **BAMF Einbürgerungstest / Leben in Deutschland** test catalog, with English translations, correct answers highlighted in ✅, and explanations.

Based on the official BAMF catalog (Stand: 07.05.2025).

> ⚠️ **Important:** For educational purposes only. Questions about current officeholders (Chancellor, Minister-Presidents) change with elections — always verify on the [BAMF website](https://www.bamf.de) before your test.

## 🚀 Quick Start

New here? Start with [Questions 1–50](https://github.com/abdullahbutt/leben-in-deutschland-test/blob/english/questions-001-050.md), then find your state in the table below.
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## 📋 About the Test

| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| **Official Name** | Test "Leben in Deutschland" / Einbürgerungstest |
| **Questions in Exam** | 33 (from the pool of 460) |
| **Time** | 60 minutes |
| **Pass** | 17 correct out of 33 |
| **Fee** | €25 per attempt |
| **Format** | Multiple choice — 4 options, 1 correct |
| **State Questions** | 3 of the 33 are specific to your Bundesland |

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## 📑 General Questions (1–300)

| File | Questions | Topics |
|---|---|---|
| [Questions 1–50](questions-001-050.md) | 1–50 | Basic Rights, Democracy, State Structure |
| [Questions 51–100](questions-051-100.md) | 51–100 | Political System, Parties, Elections |
| [Questions 101–150](questions-101-150.md) | 101–150 | Legal System, Government, EU, Civic Life |
| [Questions 151–200](questions-151-200.md) | 151–200 | History: Nazi Era, WWII, Cold War |
| [Questions 201–250](questions-201-250.md) | 201–250 | Reunification, Culture, Geography |
| [Questions 251–300](questions-251-300.md) | 251–300 | Society, Religion, Daily Life |

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## 🗺️ State Questions (301–310)

Pick your Bundesland — each has 10 additional questions about its capital, coat of arms, Minister-President, geography, and history.

| State | English Name | Capital |
|---|---|---|
| [Baden-Württemberg](baden-wuerttemberg.md) | Baden-Württemberg | Stuttgart |
| [Bayern](bayern.md) | Bavaria | München (Munich) |
| [Berlin](berlin.md) | Berlin | Berlin |
| [Brandenburg](brandenburg.md) | Brandenburg | Potsdam |
| [Bremen](bremen.md) | Bremen | Bremen |
| [Hamburg](hamburg.md) | Hamburg | Hamburg |
| [Hessen](hessen.md) | Hesse | Wiesbaden |
| [Mecklenburg-Vorpommern](mecklenburg-vorpommern.md) | Mecklenburg-W. Pomerania | Schwerin |
| [Niedersachsen](niedersachsen.md) | Lower Saxony | Hannover |
| [Nordrhein-Westfalen](nordrhein-westfalen.md) | North Rhine-Westphalia | Düsseldorf |
| [Rheinland-Pfalz](rheinland-pfalz.md) | Rhineland-Palatinate | Mainz |
| [Saarland](saarland.md) | Saarland | Saarbrücken |
| [Sachsen](sachsen.md) | Saxony | Dresden |
| [Sachsen-Anhalt](sachsen-anhalt.md) | Saxony-Anhalt | Magdeburg |
| [Schleswig-Holstein](schleswig-holstein.md) | Schleswig-Holstein | Kiel |
| [Thüringen](thueringen.md) | Thuringia | Erfurt |

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## 🖼️ Questions with Images

Some questions include images (coats of arms, maps, flags). These are marked with 🖼️ in the files. To see the actual images, use the [BAMF Interactive Test Center](https://oet.bamf.de/ords/oetut/f?p=514:1:0) — select your state and navigate to the question number.

**General questions with images:**
| Question | Image Shows |
|---|---|
| Q21 | 4 coats of arms — identify Germany's (black eagle on gold) |
| Q160 | Map of Germany showing BRD/DDR division |
| Q163 | Map of Germany's borders |
| Q177 | Map of Berlin divided into 4 Allied sectors |
| Q195 | Map showing divided Germany / occupation zones |

**State questions with images (every state):**
| Question | Image Shows |
|---|---|
| Q301 | 4 coats of arms — identify your state's |
| Q302 | Map of Germany — identify which state is highlighted |
| Q304 | Numbered map — identify which number is your state |

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## 🆕 Updated Questions (July 2024)

10 questions were replaced with new ones about **Jewish life in Germany, Israel's right to exist, and antisemitism** (in response to the October 7, 2023 events). These are marked with *(Updated July 2024)* in the files:

| # | New Topic | Correct Answer |
|---|---|---|
| Q14 | Freedom of speech limits (now mentions Hamas/IS symbols) | can express opinion on internet |
| Q59 | Largest Jewish communities in Germany | Berlin and Munich |
| Q66 | How long has Jewish life existed in Germany? | more than 1,700 years |
| Q96 | Punishment for Holocaust denial | up to 5 years prison or fine |
| Q111 | Prohibited actions regarding Israel | calling for Israel's destruction |
| Q118 | Who can join Makkabi sports clubs? | all people |
| Q149 | Example of antisemitic behavior | denying the Holocaust |
| Q182 | Jewish house of worship | Synagogue |
| Q184 | Legal basis for Israel's founding | UN resolution |
| Q206 | What do "Stolpersteine" commemorate? | victims of Nazism |
| Q288 | Germany's special responsibility for Israel | Nazi crimes |

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## 📖 How to Read This Guide

Each question follows this format:

> ### Question X
> **🇩🇪** German question
> **🇬🇧** English translation
>
> | | Deutsch | English |
> |---|---|---|
> | ○ | Wrong answer | English |
> | ✅ | **Correct answer** | **English** |
> | ○ | Wrong answer | English |
> | ○ | Wrong answer | English |
>
> **📝** Explanation with background context.

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## 🔗 Official Resources

- [BAMF Official Question Catalog (PDF)](https://www.bamf.de/SharedDocs/Anlagen/DE/Integration/Einbuergerung/gesamtfragenkatalog-lebenindeutschland.pdf)
- [BAMF Online Test Center](https://oet.bamf.de/ords/oetut/f?p=512:1::::::)

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## ⚖️ License

**Code** (`build.js`, `quiz.html`, `sw.js`, HTML/CSS/JS): [MIT License](LICENSE) — free to use, modify, and learn from.

**Content** (question translations, explanations, Urdu/English text): [CC BY-NC 4.0](LICENSE-CONTENT.md) — free for personal and educational use. Commercial use or redistribution for profit is **not permitted** without explicit written permission.

> This project is open source for personal and educational use.
> The translations and explanations represent significant original work.
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