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Einbürgerungstest Berlin: 10 state questions

Study the ten state questions for Berlin, including answers, images and English explanations. Together with 300 general questions, they make up your 310-question study set. The exam includes three questions about your federal state.

English translations help you learn. The official examination is in German.

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Question 1 · Berlin

Welches Wappen gehört zum Bundesland Berlin?

Which coat of arms belongs to the state of Berlin?

Question illustration: Which coat of arms belongs to the state of Berlin?
  1. Bild 1Image 1
  2. Bild 2Image 2
  3. Bild 3Image 3
  4. Bild 4Image 4
Correct answer and explanation

D. Bild 4

Image 4

The correct answer is Image 4. Berlin's coat of arms shows a black bear on a white background. This distinctive symbol helps identify the state coat of arms.

Question 2 · Berlin

Welches ist ein Bezirk von Berlin?

Which is a borough of Berlin?

  1. AltonaAltona
  2. PrignitzPrignitz
  3. PankowPankow
  4. Mecklenburgische SeenplatteMecklenburgische Seenplatte
Correct answer and explanation

C. Pankow

Pankow

The correct answer is Pankow. Pankow is a borough in Berlin. The other answers belong to other federal states or cities.

Question 3 · Berlin

Für wie viele Jahre wird das Landesparlament in Berlin gewählt?

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

  1. 33
  2. 44
  3. 55
  4. 66
Correct answer and explanation

C. 5

5

The correct answer is 5 years. The state parliament in Berlin is elected for five years. After that, a new election is normally held.

Question 4 · Berlin

Ab welchem Alter darf man in Berlin bei Kommunalwahlen (Wahl der Bezirksverordnetenversammlung) wählen?

From what age can you vote in local elections (election of the borough assembly) in Berlin?

  1. 1414
  2. 1616
  3. 1818
  4. 2020
Correct answer and explanation

B. 16

16

The correct answer is 16. In Berlin you can vote in this election from the age of 16. The voting age can vary depending on the federal state and the type of election.

Question 5 · Berlin

Welche Farben hat die Landesflagge von Berlin?

What colors does the state flag of Berlin have?

  1. blau-weiß-rotblue-white-red
  2. weiß-rotwhite-red
  3. grün-weiß-rotgreen-white-red
  4. schwarz-goldblack-gold
Correct answer and explanation

B. weiß-rot

white-red

The correct answer is white-red. The state flag of Berlin has the colors white-red. This color combination is an official symbol of the federal state.

Question 6 · Berlin

Wo können Sie sich in Berlin über politische Themen informieren?

Where can you get information about political topics in Berlin?

  1. beim Ordnungsamt der Gemeindeat the municipal public order office
  2. bei den Kirchenat the churches
  3. bei der Verbraucherzentraleat the consumer advice center
  4. bei der Landeszentrale für politische Bildungat the State Agency for Civic Education
Correct answer and explanation

D. bei der Landeszentrale für politische Bildung

at the State Agency for Civic Education

The correct answer is at the State Agency for Civic Education. This institution provides neutral information about politics, democracy, and social issues. For example, it offers informational materials and educational programs.

Question 7 · Berlin

Welches Bundesland ist ein Stadtstaat?

Which federal state is ein Stadtstaat?

  1. BerlinBerlin
  2. SaarlandSaarland
  3. BrandenburgBrandenburg
  4. HessenHesse
Correct answer and explanation

A. Berlin

Berlin

The correct answer is Berlin. A city-state is both a city and a federal state. In Germany, Berlin, Bremen, and Hamburg are city-states.

Question 8 · Berlin

Welches Bundesland ist Berlin?

Which federal state is Berlin?

Question illustration: Which federal state is Berlin?
  1. 11
  2. 22
  3. 33
  4. 44
Correct answer and explanation

D. 4

4

The correct answer is Image 4. Berlin is in eastern Germany and is completely surrounded by the state of Brandenburg. This makes the federal state easier to identify on a map of Germany.

Question 9 · Berlin

Wie nennt man die Regierungschefin / den Regierungschef des Stadtstaates Berlin?

What is the head of government of the city-state of Berlin called?

  1. Ministerpräsidentin / MinisterpräsidentMinister-President
  2. Oberbürgermeisterin / OberbürgermeisterLord Mayor
  3. Präsidentin / Präsident des SenatesPresident of the Senate
  4. Regierende Bürgermeisterin / Regierender BürgermeisterGoverning Mayor
Correct answer and explanation

D. Regierende Bürgermeisterin / Regierender Bürgermeister

Governing Mayor

The correct answer is Governing Mayor. This is the title of the office at the head of the state government in Berlin. The title differs in some city-states from that used in other federal states.

Question 10 · Berlin

Welche Senatorin / welchen Senator hat Berlin nicht?

Which senator does Berlin not have?

  1. Finanzsenatorin / FinanzsenatorSenator for Finance
  2. Innensenatorin / InnensenatorSenator for the Interior
  3. Senatorin / Senator für AußenbeziehungenSenator for Foreign Relations
  4. Justizsenatorin / JustizsenatorSenator for Justice
Correct answer and explanation

C. Senatorin / Senator für Außenbeziehungen

Senator for Foreign Relations

The correct answer is Senator for Foreign Relations. Foreign policy is primarily the responsibility of the federal government. Therefore, this state-level office does not exist in Berlin.

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These study pages use the same question dataset as the EBTest app, based on the BAMF catalogue dated 7 May 2025. Translations, study categories and explanations are independent learning aids, not official BAMF material. Check the BAMF for current information. Practice results are not official certificates.