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Einbürgerungstest Hessen: 10 state questions

Study the ten state questions for Hessen, 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.

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Question 1 · Hessen

Welches Wappen gehört zum Bundesland Hessen?

Which coat of arms belongs to the state of Hesse?

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

A. Bild 1

Image 1

The correct answer is Image 1. Hesse's coat of arms shows a red-and-white striped lion on a blue background. This distinctive symbol helps identify the state coat of arms.

Question 2 · Hessen

Welches ist ein Landkreis in Hessen?

Which is a district in Hesse?

  1. AmmerlandAmmerland
  2. AltöttingAltötting
  3. PrignitzPrignitz
  4. Main-Taunus-KreisMain-Taunus-Kreis
Correct answer and explanation

D. Main-Taunus-Kreis

Main-Taunus-Kreis

The correct answer is Main-Taunus-Kreis. Main-Taunus-Kreis is a district in Hesse. The other answers belong to other federal states or cities.

Question 3 · Hessen

Für wie viele Jahre wird der Landtag in Hessen gewählt?

For how many years is the state parliament in Hesse 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 Hesse is elected for five years. After that, a new election is normally held.

Question 4 · Hessen

Ab welchem Alter darf man in Hessen bei Kommunalwahlen wählen?

From what age can you vote in local elections in Hesse?

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

C. 18

18

The correct answer is 18. In Hesse you can vote in this election from the age of 18. The voting age can vary depending on the federal state and the type of election.

Question 5 · Hessen

Welche Farben hat die Landesflagge von Hessen?

What colors does the state flag of Hesse have?

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

B. rot-weiß

red-white

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

Question 6 · Hessen

Wo können Sie sich in Hessen über politische Themen informieren?

Where can you get information about political topics in Hesse?

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

A. 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 · Hessen

Die Landeshauptstadt von Hessen heißt …

The state capital of Hesse is …

  1. KasselKassel
  2. DarmstadtDarmstadt
  3. FrankfurtFrankfurt
  4. WiesbadenWiesbaden
Correct answer and explanation

D. Wiesbaden

Wiesbaden

The correct answer is Wiesbaden. Wiesbaden is the state capital of Hesse. Important institutions of state politics are located there.

Question 8 · Hessen

Welches Bundesland ist Hessen?

Which federal state is Hesse?

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

C. 3

3

The correct answer is Image 3. Hesse is in central Germany. This makes the federal state easier to identify on a map of Germany.

Question 9 · Hessen

Wie nennt man die Regierungschefin / den Regierungschef in Hessen?

What is the head of government in Hesse called?

  1. Erste Ministerin / Erster MinisterFirst Minister
  2. Premierministerin / PremierministerPrime Minister
  3. Bürgermeisterin / BürgermeisterMayor
  4. Ministerpräsidentin / MinisterpräsidentMinister-President
Correct answer and explanation

D. Ministerpräsidentin / Ministerpräsident

Minister-President

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

Question 10 · Hessen

Welche Ministerin / welchen Minister hat Hessen nicht?

Which minister does Hesse not have?

  1. Justizministerin / JustizministerJustice Minister
  2. Außenministerin / AußenministerForeign Minister
  3. Finanzministerin / FinanzministerFinance Minister
  4. Innenministerin / InnenministerInterior Minister
Correct answer and explanation

B. Außenministerin / Außenminister

Foreign Minister

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

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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.