The Austrian citizenship test is an exam designed to demonstrate an applicant’s knowledge of Austria. It was introduced in 2006.
It covers the democratic system, the national history and regional facts about where an applicant lives.
Would you pass?
The questions are in German, but we have translated them here so more people can try them out. Also unlike the actual examination, there is no time limit to answer the exam. These are sample questions from the official training website for the national test.
Since there are nine different states with their specific tests, we now have brought only parts one and two of the exam, so samples of the democracy and history of Austria.
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Now it’s time to test your knowledge:
To which large empire did Austria belong for almost 500 years?
a) Roman Empire
b) Egyptian Empire
c) Chinese Empire
d) Persian Empire
Answer: (a) Roman Empire
The area that is now Austria was home to several Celtic kingdoms that eventually became part of the Roman Empire from the year zero of our era. The Danube was the border of the Empire at the time.
The revolutions throughout Europe in 1848 also affected the Austrian Empire. What were the main demands of the 1848 revolution? Choose three.
a) Freedom and civil rights
b) A constitution
c) More rights for the emperor
d) Mobile phones for all
e) Independence from the Austrian Empire (e.g. Hungary)
Answer: (a), (b) and (e)
The 19th century saw major economic and political changes. Austria became a modern state. Over time, a unified administration emerged with schools, courts and tax offices.
Many people were murdered in concentration camps during the Nazi era. Where was the largest concentration camp on the territory of present-day Austria?
a) Graz
b) Wien
c) St. Pölten
d) Mauthausen
Answer: (d) Mauthausen
The largest concentration camp in Austria was Mauthausen (Upper Austria). A total of about 100,000 people were murdered there from 1938 to 1945.
What characterises a liberal state? Choose two options.
a) A life in the greatest possible freedom
b) People are allowed to do what they want, even if they harm other people in the process
c) People can make certain decisions for themselves, e.g. choice of profession or study
d) There are no laws
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