Switzerland Quiz - 48 Trivia Questions!

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Explore the scenic landscapes, cultural diversity, and neutrality of Switzerland, a European country known for its breathtaking Alps, chocolates, and precision watches.

Who was the Commander-in-Chief of the Swiss Army during World War II?

Claude Bonaparte
Carl F. Eiffel
Jacques de Laval
Henri Guisan

Which Swiss city is the capital of the pharmaceutical industry?

Lausanne
Geneva
Zürich
Basel

What is the world's largest particle physics research centre, located in Geneva, Switzerland?

SERN
Geneva University
UNESCO
CERN

What is the main grape variety produced in Ticino, Switzerland?

Viognier
Syrah
Merlot
Chardonnay

Which Nobel Prize winner was born in Switzerland?

Claude Shannon
Charles Darwin
John F. Kennedy
Albert Einstein

What is the name of the Swiss canton that gained independence from the Bernese Confederation in 1979?

Switzerland
Jura
Valais
Latium

In the early Middle Ages, Switzerland was divided between the Kingdom of Alemannia and which other kingdom?

Burgundy
The United Kingdom
The French
Kingdom of France

What is Switzerland's most important export?

Chemicals
Gasoline
Food
Automobiles

What is the fourth official language of Switzerland?

English
German
Romansh
French

What is the name of the orphan girl who lives with her grandfather in the Alps in a children's book by Johanna Spyr

Heidi is a name that is used for the first time in the 19
Heidi is a girl in the Alps.
Heidi was a popular girl in the 19th century
Heidi

What policy has Switzerland pursued since the end of its expansion in 1515?

Neutral
Foreign policy
Protective
Increasing

Which country lies to the east of Switzerland?

The Netherlands
Austria
Germany
Liechtenstein

Switzerland is a member of which passport-free zone?

The European Union
European Union
Schengen
Canada

What is the general climate in Switzerland?

Temperate
Cloudy
Cool
Rainy

What is the most commonly spoken language in Switzerland?

Swiss German
Italian
English
French

What is the largest lake in Switzerland?

Lake Geneva - France
Lake Geneva and Lake Constance
Lake Constance
Lake Geneva

What is the name of the toll sticker required to drive on the Autobahn in Switzerland?

Vignette
Ticket
Passenger Car
Autobahnpass

What is the main source of electricity in Switzerland?

Solar energy
Wind
Wind power
Hydroelectricity

Which country is geographically divided between the Alps and the Jura?

Switzerland
The USA
France
The UK

At which battle of 1515 was the Swiss Confederacy defeated by the Holy Roman Empire?

Florence
Marignano
Battle of the Swiss Gate
Milan

In which Swiss city is the annual Jazz Festival held?

Geneva
Zurich
Montreux
Lausanne

What is the national sport of Switzerland?

Swimming
Football
Tennis
Wrestling

What was the name of the loosely-coordinated political organisation that existed in the USA until 1848?

Federal Union
Union
Confederation
Federal Government

Which treaty of 1648 recognised Switzerland's independence from the Holy Roman Empire?

Treaty of Vienna
The Treaty of Zurich
Peace of Vienna
Peace of Westphalia

Which revolutionary leader lived in Switzerland during World War I?

Theodore Roosevelt
Alexander Nevsky
George Washington
Vladimir Lenin

What did Switzerland consider building during the Cold War?

Nuclear bomb
Aircraft carrier
Nuclear submarine
The world's first nuclear submarine

Which dynasty has ruled Switzerland since 1273?

French
Habsburgs
The Romans
Grand Duchy of Luxembourg

What is the name of the Swiss parliament?

The Federal Council
The Swiss National Council
The Swiss federal government
The Council of States

What is the most common religion in Switzerland?

Islam
Roman Catholic
Hindu
Christian

What is the name of Switzerland's plateau, which is partly forested and partly open pastureland?

Swiss Plateau
The SwissAlps
Lake Geneva
The Bernese Oberland

What is the name of the national broadcasting corporation in Switzerland?

The Swiss Television Network
The International Organization of Swiss Media
Swiss Broadcasting Corporation
Swiss International Television

What is the currency of Switzerland?

US dollar
Swiss pound
Swiss yen
Swiss franc

What is the wettest season in Switzerland?

Autumn
Spring
Winter
Summer

What drug is the most commonly used drug in Switzerland?

Nicotine
Heroin
Cocaine
Cannabis

Who founded the Protestant Reformed Church in Geneva in 1541?

John Calvin
Calvin's family
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Theologian

What is the main language spoken in Switzerland?

German
Italian
English
French

How many members are there on the Federal Council in Switzerland?

Only one
Seven
There are six members.
There are six.

Helvetia is the national personification of which European country?

Austria
France
Swiss
Italy

Which treaty, signed in 2004, liberalised the movement of people in Europe?

EU-US Trade Agreement
Schengen Treaty
The Treaty of Amsterdam
European Union

How many political parties are there in the Swiss federal government?

Three
Four
Only one
Only two

In which city are the headquarters of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement?

London
Delhi
Geneva
New York

What is the seat of the federal government of Switzerland?

The Swiss Federal Office for Economic Affairs
The Federal Palace
Bern
Zürich

In which Swiss city is the University of the Federal Institute of Technology?

Bern
Lausanne
Zurich
Geneva

What was the name of the European recovery plan after World War II?

The European Community
Marshall Plan
The European Economic Union
The European Union

What is the main ingredient of Bircher muesli?

Oats
Milk
Rice
Fruit

How many years are there in the term of office of the Swiss Supreme Court?

Five years
Three
Six-year
Four

What was the name of Switzerland prior to 1803?

Federal Republic of Germany
Kingdom of Switzerland
Helvetic Republic
Swiss Confederation

In 1815, Geneva and which other Swiss canton were admitted to the Union?

Bern
Neuchâtel
Valais
Geneva and Zurich
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