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Switzerland general knowledge part 2

Total questions: 37

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the spoken language in the Canton of Ticino in Switzerland?

a)

French

b)

Italian

c)

Romansh

d)

German

2.

What is the spoken language in the Canton of Fribourg in Switzerland?

a)

German

b)

French

c)

English

d)

Italian

3.

What is the spoken language in the Canton of Bern in Switzerland?

a)

French

b)

Italian

c)

German

d)

Romansh

4.

What is the spoken language in the Canton of Valais in Switzerland?

a)

French

b)

English

c)

Italian

d)

German

5.

What is the largest lake in Switzerland?

a)

Lake Lucerne

b)

Lake Constance

c)

Lake Zurich

d)

Lake Geneva

6.

Which is the highest mountain in Europe?

a)

Mont Blanc

b)

Mount Jungfrau

c)

Mount Rigi

d)

Mount Elbrus

7.

Which is the highest mountain in Switzerland?

a)

Jungfrau

b)

Titlis

c)

Matterhorn

d)

Dufourspitze

8.

How many cantons does Switzerland have?

a)

20

b)

26

c)

10

d)

32

9.

How far is Geneva from Zurich by train?

a)

4:00 hrs

b)

7:00 hrs

c)

5:30 hrs

d)

2:45 hrs

10.

How far is Milan from Zurich by train?

a)

3:30 hrs

b)

9:00 hrs

c)

5:00 hrs

d)

6:00 hrs

11.

How far are the Swiss Alpsfrom Zurich by train?

a)

5:00 hrs

b)

3:00 hrs

c)

8:30 hrs

d)

7:00 hrs

12.

What is the official name of Switzerland?

a)

Schweizerische Eidgenossenschaft

b)

Confederazione Svizzera

c)

Confédération Suisse

d)

Confoederatio Helvetica

13.

Ticino is the only Italian speaking canton. Which is the name of its capital?

a)

Rome

b)

Bellinzona

c)

Lugano

d)

Milan

14.

The Swiss call this next city Bärn in German. In English, however, the city shares its name with the canton it can be located in. The Zeitglockenturm or Zytglogge clock tower is one of this city's most iconic sites. What city is this?

a)

Winterthur

b)

Basel

c)

Bern

d)

Geneva

15.

Our travels take us to the mountainous areas of Switzerland, and we tour the glacier near the Eiger, and marvel at the valley of the cascading waterfalls near Lauterbrunnen. Our hotel is located in the nearby resort town whose name literally means "between the lakes". Where are we staying?

a)

Interlaken

b)

Zermatt

c)

Brienzersee

d)

Thun

16.

Which of the following cities is closest to the Jura Mountains?

a)

St. Moritz

b)

Appenzell

c)

Lugano

d)

Neuchatel

17.

Which is the name of the capital of the biggest canton?

a)

Lausanne

b)

Sion

c)

Chur

d)

Bern

18.

This large Swiss city has been named the number one city in the world for quality of life several times since 2006. Because it is so busy, the city is sometimes called Downtown Switzerland for its many shops and businesses. Which city is this that is home to Grossmunster Church and host to an annual film festival?

a)

Fribourg

b)

Geneva

c)

Bern

d)

Zurich

19.

The highest point in Switzerland, Dufour Peak, is a mere 40 miles/70 km from the lowest point in the country, Lake Maggiore, and the town of Ascona is located on the shores of the lake. Which feature, not usually associated with Switzerland, will you see in Ascona?

a)

Palm trees

b)

Glaciers

c)

Volcanoes

d)

Tar pits

20.

The James Bond film "On Her Majesty's Secret Service" was filmed in 1969. On which mountain did the filming take place?

a)

Rigi

b)

Jungfraujoch

c)

Pilatus

d)

Mount Schilthorn

21.

This ski town which has hosted two winter Olympic games. What is the name of this town?

a)

Engelberg

b)

Davos

c)

Zermatt

d)

St. Moritz

22.

This next city's name translates to New Castle in English from the German, French and Italian. It is located in the Jura Mountains and is a center for Swiss watchmaking. Which French-speaking city is this?

a)

Basel

b)

Winterthur

c)

Neuchâtel

d)

Fribourg

23.

The Centovalli train passes through a series of picturesque villages. One end of this line terminates in Domodossola, Italy. Which Swiss city lies at the other end of the line?

a)

Basel

b)

St. Moritz

c)

Geneva

d)

Locarno

24.

What is the second largest city of Switzerland?

a)

Basel

b)

Geneva

c)

Zurich

d)

Bern

25.

The Swiss Guard is the private bodyguard of the Pope located in The Vatican and are in fact a highly trained unit of soldiers. This can be traced back to the French Revolution when defending Louis XVI. Many were killed, maimed and tortured. What is the name of the monument the Swiss people erected to pay homage to their bravery?

a)

The Lion of Lucerne

b)

Chillon Castle

c)

Laufen Castle

d)

The Chapel Bridge

26.

Which Swiss town is famous for its annual jazz festival?

a)

Montreux

b)

Lucerne

c)

Zurich

d)

St. Gallen

27.

The Rhine Falls is a popular tourist destination in the northern part of Switzerland. Which Swiss city is home to the Rhine Falls?

a)

Stein am Rhein

b)

St. Gallen

c)

St. Gotthard

d)

Schaffhausen

28.

This city in Switzerland's westernmost corner is famous for the Jet d'Eau, a shooting fountain. However, it is probably best known for a convention held by the League of Nations in 1919. Which francophone city is this?

a)

Winterthur

b)

Lucerne

c)

Geneva

d)

Zurich

29.

Many international organizations are headquartered in Geneva or have significant presence there. Which of the following prominent organizations has its central office here?

a)

Doctors Without Borders (Medecins sans Frontieres)

b)

Amnesty International

c)

UNICEF (United Nations Children's Emergency Fund

d)

The International Red Cross

30.

Although most people in this northern city speak German, its name actually comes from the Greek word of kingship. Until 2010, the city housed Switzerland's tallest building, the Messeturm. It also has a somewhat infamous railway system, with stations for Switzerland, Germany and France. Which city is this?

a)

Koniz

b)

Bern

c)

Basel

d)

Frauenfeld

31.

As we drive along the border of Switzerland, we come to the independent principality of Liechtenstein, and drive through its capital, Vaduz. Before we know it, we are out of this country again, but we are not in Switzerland, either. Which country are we in?

a)

Germany

b)

France

c)

Italy

d)

Austria

32.

What is the name of the largest waterfall in Switzerland?

a)

Rhine Falls

b)

Staubbach Falls

c)

Trümmelbach Falls

d)

Giessbach Falls

33.

Which Swiss city is known for its annual film festival and Grossmunster Church?

a)

Fribourg

b)

Geneva

c)

Bern

d)

Zurich

34.

What is the name of the mountain in Switzerland where the James Bond film "On Her Majesty's Secret Service" was filmed?

a)

Rigi

b)

Jungfraujoch

c)

Pilatus

d)

Mount Schilthorn

35.

What is the name of the largest river in Switzerland?

a)

Rhine

b)

Aare

c)

Reuss

d)

Linth

36.

Which Swiss city is known for its annual carnival and the Lion Monument?

a)

Basel

b)

Lucerne

c)

Zurich

d)

Lausanne

37.

How many official languages does Switzerland have?

a)

2

b)

3

c)

4

d)

5