WorksheetsSwitzerland general knowledge part 1
Total questions: 31
Worksheet time: 7mins
What is the capital city of Switzerland?
Zurich
Bern
Geneve
Lucerne
What is the economic capital of Switzerland?
Bern
Geneva
Zurich
Basel
What is the number of inhabitants in Switzerland?
8.7 Million
15.5 Million
7.2 Million
23.2 Million
Which of the following countries is older?
Switzerland
Germany
Italy
France
In which year was Switzerland founded?
1453
1333
1509
1291
How many official languages are there in Switzerland?
2
4
5
3
What is the most widely spoken language in Switzerland?
French
Italian
German
English
Which of the following languages is NOT an official language in Switzerland?
Italian
German
Swiss German
French
What is the official language in Geneva?
French
German
Italian
Swiss German
What is the official language in Basel?
German
French
Swiss German
Romansh
What is the official language in Zurich?
French
Italian
German
English
What is the official language in Lausanne?
Italian
French
Romansh
German
This Swiss city is relatively small, but it is usually crowded because it is a popular hub for tourists hoping to visit and climb the nearby Matterhorn. Which city in Valais canton is this?
Bern
Zurich
Schaffhausen
Zermatt
Around which mountain in Switzerland is it possible to ride the world's first revolving cable car?
Eiger
Jungfrau
Titlis
Pilatus
Our plane lands in Zurich, Switzerland's largest city. Language is no problem, since most Swiss are multilingual. English is widely spoken, but is not one of Switzerland's official languages. How many official languages does Switzerland have?
2
3
4
5
A majority of the Swiss population speaks a variety of German as their first language. French and Italian are also official languages. What is the fourth official language of Switzerland?
English
Spanish
Russian
Romansch
Which cantonal capital lies exactly on the language frontier between German and French and is bilingual?
Neuchatel-Neuenburg
Basel-Bale
Fribourg-Freiburg
Biel-Bienne
People of this Swiss city in Vaud canton overwhelmingly speak French, which makes sense since it practically borders France. It is home to many sports organizations' headquarters, including the International Olympic Committee. Which city on the shores of Lake Geneva is this?
Geneva
Lausanne
Lugano
Chur
One of Switzerland's prettiest lakes is the Vierwaldstatter See, or Lake of the Four Forest Cantons. Which tourist destination lies near Mt. Pilatus on this lake?
Lucerne
Locarno
Lausanne
Lugano
This city lies close to the northeastern border of Italy, which explains why it is the largest Italian-speaking city outside of Italy. Which city is this that sometimes goes by the nickname the "Monte Carlo of Switzerland"?
Vernier
Lugano
Basel
St. Moritz
Which mountain is home to the steepest cogwheel railway in the world?
Titlis
Eiger
Pilatus
Rigi
We come to a city in the hairpin loop of the river Aare. There is a bear pit, colorful statues atop the fountains in the cobblestone streets, a Parliament building, and shopping arcades beneath medieval arches. We come across the patent office where Albert Einstein worked. What city are we in?
Basel
Zurich
Weggis
Bern
Which of the following towns would you visit in order to view the Matterhorn?
St. Moritz
St. Gallen
Winterthur
Zermatt
What is the most practiced religion in Switzerland?
Roman Catholic
Islam
Atheism/Agnosticism
Buddhism
We all know the Alps cover much of Switzerland, but what other mountain range runs through the country?
Jungfrau, Mönch and Eiger
Southern Mountains
Jura Mountains
Mont Blanc
What is the official language in Lugano?
German
French
Italian
Romansh
Which Swiss city is known for being a global financial center?
Bern
Geneva
Zurich
Basel
What is the population of Switzerland?
8.5 Million
9.8 Million
7.6 Million
10.2 Million
What is the largest city in Switzerland?
Bern
Geneva
Zurich
Basel
Which Swiss city is known for its beautiful lakeside location and is home to many international organizations?
Geneva
Lausanne
Lugano
Lucerne
What is the official language in Lausanne?
French
German
Italian
Romansh
