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Einbürgerungstest Schleswig-Holstein: 10 state questions

Study the ten state questions for Schleswig-Holstein, 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.

Question 1 · Schleswig-Holstein

Welches Wappen gehört zum Bundesland Schleswig-Holstein?

Which coat of arms belongs to the state of Schleswig-Holstein?

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

C. Bild 3

Image 3

The correct answer is Image 3. Schleswig-Holstein's coat of arms shows two blue lions and a silver nettle leaf. This distinctive symbol helps identify the state coat of arms.

Question 2 · Schleswig-Holstein

Welches ist ein Landkreis in Schleswig-Holstein?

Which is a district in Schleswig-Holstein?

  1. AmmerlandAmmerland
  2. Mecklenburgische SeenplatteMecklenburgische Seenplatte
  3. NordfrieslandNordfriesland
  4. Rhein-Sieg-KreisRhein-Sieg-Kreis
Correct answer and explanation

C. Nordfriesland

Nordfriesland

The correct answer is Nordfriesland. Nordfriesland is a district in Schleswig-Holstein. The other answers belong to other federal states or cities.

Question 3 · Schleswig-Holstein

Für wie viele Jahre wird der Landtag in Schleswig-Holstein gewählt?

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

Question 4 · Schleswig-Holstein

Ab welchem Alter darf man in Schleswig-Holstein bei Kommunalwahlen wählen?

From what age can you vote in local elections in Schleswig-Holstein?

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

B. 16

16

The correct answer is 16. In Schleswig-Holstein 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 · Schleswig-Holstein

Welche Farben hat die Landesflagge von Schleswig-Holstein?

What colors does the state flag of Schleswig-Holstein have?

  1. weiß-blauwhite-blue
  2. blau-weiß-rotblue-white-red
  3. weiß-rotwhite-red
  4. grün-weiß-rotgreen-white-red
Correct answer and explanation

B. blau-weiß-rot

blue-white-red

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

Question 6 · Schleswig-Holstein

Wo können Sie sich in Schleswig-Holstein über politische Themen informieren?

Where can you get information about political topics in Schleswig-Holstein?

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

C. beim / bei der Landesbeauftragten für politische Bildung

at the office of the State Commissioner for Civic Education

The correct answer is at the office of the State Commissioner 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 · Schleswig-Holstein

Die Landeshauptstadt von Schleswig-Holstein heißt …

The state capital of Schleswig-Holstein is …

  1. HusumHusum
  2. FlensburgFlensburg
  3. LübeckLübeck
  4. KielKiel
Correct answer and explanation

D. Kiel

Kiel

The correct answer is Kiel. Kiel is the state capital of Schleswig-Holstein. Important institutions of state politics are located there.

Question 8 · Schleswig-Holstein

Welches Bundesland ist Schleswig-Holstein?

Which federal state is Schleswig-Holstein?

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

A. 1

1

The correct answer is Image 1. Schleswig-Holstein is in the far north of Germany between the North Sea and the Baltic Sea. This makes the federal state easier to identify on a map of Germany.

Question 9 · Schleswig-Holstein

Wie nennt man die Regierungschefin / den Regierungschef in Schleswig-Holstein?

What is the head of government in Schleswig-Holstein 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 Schleswig-Holstein. The title differs in some city-states from that used in other federal states.

Question 10 · Schleswig-Holstein

Welche Ministerin / welchen Minister hat Schleswig-Holstein nicht?

Which minister does Schleswig-Holstein 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 Schleswig-Holstein.

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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.