Question 21
Which way of life is not allowed in Germany?
German original: Welche Lebensform ist in Deutschland nicht erlaubt?. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- The husband and wife are divorced and live with new partners.
- Two women live together.
- A single father lives with his two children.
- A man is married to two women at the same time. — Correct answer
Explanation
Polygamy (being married to several people at the same time) is prohibited in Germany. Only marriage to one person at a time is allowed. This applies regardless of culture or religion.
Key terms in this question
- Germany — Germany is a country in central Europe with a parliamentary democracy. It is a member of the European Union and its capital is Berlin.
- Which — An interrogative word used to ask about a selection from a group (e.g., 'Which party won?').
- Federal state — A federal state is one of the 16 regions that together form Germany. Each state has its own government, parliament, and areas of responsibility.
- German — German is the official language of Germany, Austria, and part of Switzerland. It is the native language of approximately 100 million people.
- allowed / permitted — Something is allowed when a person or authority has given permission for it, or when a law explicitly permits it.
- to live — To live means to exist as a human being and go about daily life. It also describes residing in a particular place or following a certain way of life.
- life — Life is the existence of a person, animal, or plant – the period during which someone is alive and active.
- way of life / lifestyle — A way of life refers to the manner in which people live together or organize their daily lives, for example as a family, couple, or individual.