Practise questions about religious life, cultural traditions and living with different beliefs. Notice whether a question asks about a custom, a public holiday or a protected right.
English translations help you learn. The official examination is in German.
sind Staat und Religionsgemeinschaften voneinander getrennt.the state and religious communities are separate from one another.
bilden die Religionsgemeinschaften den Staat.religious communities form the state.
ist der Staat abhängig von den Religionsgemeinschaften.the state is dependent on religious communities.
bilden Staat und Religionsgemeinschaften eine Einheit.the state and religious communities form a single unit.
Correct answer and explanation
A.sind Staat und Religionsgemeinschaften voneinander getrennt.
the state and religious communities are separate from one another.
The state and religious communities are not identical in Germany. The state is religiously neutral while also protecting freedom of religion.
Question 40
Mit welchen Worten beginnt die deutsche Nationalhymne?
With which words does the German national anthem begin?
Völker, hört die Signale …Peoples, hear the signals …
Einigkeit und Recht und Freiheit …Unity and justice and freedom …
Freude schöner Götterfunken …Joy, beautiful spark of divinity …
Deutschland einig Vaterland …Germany, united fatherland …
Correct answer and explanation
B.Einigkeit und Recht und Freiheit …
Unity and justice and freedom …
The German national anthem begins with the words 'Unity and justice and freedom'. These words are at the beginning of the stanza used today.
Question 66
Welche Städte haben die größten jüdischen Gemeinden in Deutschland?
Which cities have the largest Jewish communities in Germany?
Berlin und MünchenBerlin and Munich
Hamburg und EssenHamburg and Essen
Nürnberg und StuttgartNuremberg and Stuttgart
Worms und SpeyerWorms and Speyer
Correct answer and explanation
A.Berlin und München
Berlin and Munich
According to this question catalog, the largest Jewish communities in Germany are located in Berlin and Munich. Both cities have significant Jewish communal life.
Question 182
Wie heißt das jüdische Gebetshaus?
What is the Jewish house of worship called?
Basilikabasilica
Moscheemosque
Synagogesynagogue
Kirchechurch
Correct answer and explanation
C.Synagoge
synagogue
The Jewish house of worship is called a synagogue. Religious services, prayers, and other religious events take place there.
Question 264
Zu welchem Fest tragen Menschen in Deutschland bunte Kostüme und Masken?
At which festival do people in Germany wear colorful costumes and masks?
am Rosenmontagon Rose Monday
am Maifeiertagon May Day
beim Oktoberfestat Oktoberfest
an Pfingstenat Pentecost
Correct answer and explanation
A.am Rosenmontag
on Rose Monday
On Rose Monday, many people celebrate Carnival or Fasching. They often wear colorful costumes and masks.
Question 271
Was ist in Deutschland ein Brauch zu Weihnachten?
What is a Christmas custom in Germany?
bunte Eier versteckenhiding colorful eggs
einen Tannenbaum schmückendecorating a Christmas tree
sich mit Masken und Kostümen verkleidendressing up with masks and costumes
Kürbisse vor die Tür stellenputting pumpkins in front of the door
Correct answer and explanation
B.einen Tannenbaum schmücken
decorating a Christmas tree
A typical Christmas custom in Germany is a decorated Christmas tree. Many families put one up at home during Advent or the Christmas season.
Question 291
Warum muss man in Deutschland bei der Steuererklärung aufschreiben, ob man zu einer Kirche gehört oder nicht? Weil …
Why do you have to state on your tax return in Germany whether or not you belong to a church? Because …
es eine Kirchensteuer gibt, die an die Einkommen- und Lohnsteuer geknüpft ist.there is a church tax linked to income tax and wage tax.
das für die Statistik in Deutschland wichtig ist.it is important for statistics in Germany.
man mehr Steuern zahlen muss, wenn man nicht zu einer Kirche gehört.you have to pay more taxes if you do not belong to a church.
die Kirche für die Steuererklärung verantwortlich ist.the church is responsible for the tax return.
Correct answer and explanation
A.es eine Kirchensteuer gibt, die an die Einkommen- und Lohnsteuer geknüpft ist.
there is a church tax linked to income tax and wage tax.
Members of certain churches in Germany pay church tax. That is why the tax return asks whether you belong to a corresponding religious community.
Question 292
Die Menschen in Deutschland leben nach dem Grundsatz der religiösen Toleranz. Was bedeutet das?
People in Germany live according to the principle of religious tolerance. What does that mean?
Es dürfen keine Moscheen gebaut werden.No mosques may be built.
Alle Menschen glauben an Gott.Everyone believes in God.
Jeder kann glauben, was er möchte.Everyone can believe what they want.
Der Staat entscheidet, an welchen Gott die Menschen glauben.The state decides which god people believe in.
Correct answer and explanation
C.Jeder kann glauben, was er möchte.
Everyone can believe what they want.
Religious tolerance means that people may freely choose and practice their faith. In other words, people can believe what they want as long as they obey the law.
Question 293
Was ist in Deutschland ein Brauch zu Ostern?
What is an Easter custom in Germany?
Kürbisse vor die Tür stellenputting pumpkins in front of the door
einen Tannenbaum schmückendecorating a Christmas tree
Eier bemalenpainting eggs
Raketen in die Luft schießenshooting rockets into the air
Correct answer and explanation
C.Eier bemalen
painting eggs
A common Easter custom is painting eggs. Easter eggs are also often hidden and searched for by children.
Question 294
Pfingsten ist ein …
Pentecost is a …
christlicher Feiertag.Christian holiday.
deutscher Gedenktag.German day of remembrance.
internationaler Trauertag.international day of mourning.
bayerischer BrauchBavarian custom
Correct answer and explanation
A.christlicher Feiertag.
Christian holiday.
Pentecost is a Christian holiday. It is one of the important festivals of Christianity.
Question 295
Welche Religion hat die europäische und deutsche Kultur geprägt?
Which religion has shaped European and German culture?
der HinduismusHinduism
das ChristentumChristianity
der BuddhismusBuddhism
der IslamIslam
Correct answer and explanation
B.das Christentum
Christianity
Christianity has strongly shaped history, holidays, art, and many traditions in Germany and Europe.
Question 296
In Deutschland nennt man die letzten vier Wochen vor Weihnachten …
In Germany, the last four weeks before Christmas are called …
den Buß- und Bettag.the Day of Repentance and Prayer.
das Erntedankfest.the harvest festival.
die Adventszeit.Advent.
Allerheiligen.All Saints' Day.
Correct answer and explanation
C.die Adventszeit.
Advent.
The four weeks before Christmas are called Advent. During this time, many people prepare for Christmas.
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