Question 5
People in Germany live according to the principle of religious tolerance. What does that mean?
German original: Die Menschen in Deutschland leben nach dem Grundsatz der religiösen Toleranz. Was bedeutet das?. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- No mosques are allowed to be built.
- All people believe in God.
- Everyone can believe whatever they want. — Correct answer
- The state decides which god people believe in.
Explanation
Religious tolerance means that everyone in Germany is free to believe whatever they wish. The Basic Law guarantees freedom of belief and conscience (Art. 4 GG). No one may be discriminated against because of their 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.
- principle / fundamental rule — A principle is an important rule or guideline that forms the basis for decisions and laws. Principles define the core values and standards by which something operates.
- 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.
- people / human beings — People are all individuals who belong to the human species. The word refers to one or more human beings.
- German — German is the official language of Germany, Austria, and part of Switzerland. It is the native language of approximately 100 million people.
- reason / ground — A reason or cause that explains why something happens or why someone does something. It is used to justify an action or situation.
- 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.