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Switzerland general knowledge part 1

Total questions: 31

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the capital city of Switzerland?

a)

Zurich

b)

Bern

c)

Geneve

d)

Lucerne

2.

What is the economic capital of Switzerland?

a)

Bern

b)

Geneva

c)

Zurich

d)

Basel

3.

What is the number of inhabitants in Switzerland?

a)

8.7 Million

b)

15.5 Million

c)

7.2 Million

d)

23.2 Million

4.

Which of the following countries is older?

a)

Switzerland

b)

Germany

c)

Italy

d)

France

5.

In which year was Switzerland founded?

a)

1453

b)

1333

c)

1509

d)

1291

6.

How many official languages are there in Switzerland?

a)

2

b)

4

c)

5

d)

3

7.

What is the most widely spoken language in Switzerland?

a)

French

b)

Italian

c)

German

d)

English

8.

Which of the following languages is NOT an official language in Switzerland?

a)

Italian

b)

German

c)

Swiss German

d)

French

9.

What is the official language in Geneva?

a)

French

b)

German

c)

Italian

d)

Swiss German

10.

What is the official language in Basel?

a)

German

b)

French

c)

Swiss German

d)

Romansh

11.

What is the official language in Zurich?

a)

French

b)

Italian

c)

German

d)

English

12.

What is the official language in Lausanne?

a)

Italian

b)

French

c)

Romansh

d)

German

13.

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?

a)

Bern

b)

Zurich

c)

Schaffhausen

d)

Zermatt

14.

Around which mountain in Switzerland is it possible to ride the world's first revolving cable car?

a)

Eiger

b)

Jungfrau

c)

Titlis

d)

Pilatus

15.

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?

a)

2

b)

3

c)

4

d)

5

16.

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?

a)

English

b)

Spanish

c)

Russian

d)

Romansch

17.

Which cantonal capital lies exactly on the language frontier between German and French and is bilingual?

a)

Neuchatel-Neuenburg

b)

Basel-Bale

c)

Fribourg-Freiburg

d)

Biel-Bienne

18.

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?

a)

Geneva

b)

Lausanne

c)

Lugano

d)

Chur

19.

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?

a)

Lucerne

b)

Locarno

c)

Lausanne

d)

Lugano

20.

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"?

a)

Vernier

b)

Lugano

c)

Basel

d)

St. Moritz

21.

Which mountain is home to the steepest cogwheel railway in the world?

a)

Titlis

b)

Eiger

c)

Pilatus

d)

Rigi

22.

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?

a)

Basel

b)

Zurich

c)

Weggis

d)

Bern

23.

Which of the following towns would you visit in order to view the Matterhorn?

a)

St. Moritz

b)

St. Gallen

c)

Winterthur

d)

Zermatt

24.

What is the most practiced religion in Switzerland?

a)

Roman Catholic

b)

Islam

c)

Atheism/Agnosticism

d)

Buddhism

25.

We all know the Alps cover much of Switzerland, but what other mountain range runs through the country?

a)

Jungfrau, Mönch and Eiger

b)

Southern Mountains

c)

Jura Mountains

d)

Mont Blanc

26.

What is the official language in Lugano?

a)

German

b)

French

c)

Italian

d)

Romansh

27.

Which Swiss city is known for being a global financial center?

a)

Bern

b)

Geneva

c)

Zurich

d)

Basel

28.

What is the population of Switzerland?

a)

8.5 Million

b)

9.8 Million

c)

7.6 Million

d)

10.2 Million

29.

What is the largest city in Switzerland?

a)

Bern

b)

Geneva

c)

Zurich

d)

Basel

30.

Which Swiss city is known for its beautiful lakeside location and is home to many international organizations?

a)

Geneva

b)

Lausanne

c)

Lugano

d)

Lucerne

31.

What is the official language in Lausanne?

a)

French

b)

German

c)

Italian

d)

Romansh