- 1. The flag of Switzerland consists of a red field with a white cross in the center. This design is known as the Swiss flag and is widely recognized around the world as a symbol of neutrality, peace, and democracy. The white cross is a symbol of the Christian faith and represents the values of honesty, freedom, and integrity that are important to the Swiss people. In addition to the flag, Switzerland has other national symbols such as the Swiss Alps, Swiss cows, and Swiss chocolate, all of which are iconic representations of the country's culture and heritage.
What is the shape of the Swiss flag?
A) Triangle
B) Circle
C) Rectangle
D) Square
- 2. How many equal arms does the Swiss flag's cross have?
A) 3
B) 4
C) 6
D) 5
- 3. What is the capital city of Switzerland?
A) Lucerne
B) Zurich
C) Geneva
D) Bern
- 4. What is the national flower of Switzerland?
A) Edelweiss
B) Daisy
C) Rose
D) Tulip
- 5. Which Swiss city hosts the annual International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement conference?
A) Geneva
B) Basel
C) Lausanne
D) Zurich
- 6. Which mountain is considered the most iconic peak in Switzerland?
A) Matterhorn
B) Jungfrau
C) Mont Blanc
D) Eiger
- 7. What is the name of the famous Swiss watchmaker known for luxury watches?
A) Omega
B) Rolex
C) Swatch
D) TAG Heuer
- 8. Which Swiss city hosted the first ever Winter Olympics in 1928?
A) Zermatt
B) Davos
C) Verbier
D) St. Moritz
- 9. Which Swiss cheese is known for its distinctive holes?
A) Gruyère
B) Raclette
C) Appenzeller
D) Emmental
- 10. What prestigious annual event is held in Davos, Switzerland?
A) UEFA Champions League
B) Tour de France
C) FIFA World Cup
D) World Economic Forum
- 11. Which Swiss city is famous for its banking sector?
A) Geneva
B) Bern
C) Zurich
D) Lucerne
- 12. What is the currency of Switzerland?
A) Swiss Franc
B) Dollar
C) Pound Sterling
D) Euro
- 13. Which Swiss inventor is known for creating the World Wide Web?
A) Thomas Edison
B) Alexander Graham Bell
C) Nikola Tesla
D) Tim Berners-Lee
- 14. What is the traditional Swiss dish of melted cheese and bread called?
A) Fondue
B) Zürcher Geschnetzeltes
C) Raclette
D) Rösti
- 15. Which Swiss city is renowned for its annual film festival?
A) Lausanne
B) Basel
C) Zurich
D) Locarno
- 16. What is the name of the Swiss national holiday celebrated on August 1st?
A) Swiss Unity Day
B) Swiss National Day
C) Swiss Independence Day
D) Swiss Flag Day
- 17. What is the name of the Swiss annual music festival that takes place in Montreux?
A) Interlaken Music Festival
B) Geneva Music Festival
C) Montreux Jazz Festival
D) Zermatt Music Festival
- 18. What Swiss chocolate brand is known for its triangular prism-shaped chocolates with nuts and honey?
A) Toblerone
B) Cailler
C) Lindt
D) Frey
- 19. What is the name of the official Swiss military knife that includes multiple tools in one compact design?
A) Swiss Army Knife
B) Swiss Precision Knife
C) Swiss Multi-Tool
D) Swiss Utility Blade
- 20. What color is the background of the Swiss flag?
A) Yellow
B) Blue
C) Red
D) Green
- 21. What is the shape inside the Swiss flag?
A) Gray Moon
B) White Cross
C) Yellow Star
D) Black Eagle
- 22. In which year was the current design of the Swiss flag adopted?
A) 1955
B) 1889
C) 1798
D) 2001
- 23. What is the meaning of the Swiss slogan 'Unus pro omnibus, omnes pro uno'?
A) Strength in unity
B) One for all, all for one
C) In God we trust
D) E Pluribus Unum
- 24. Which famous Swiss organization uses a white cross on a red background as its emblem?
A) Red Cross
B) Nestle
C) Swiss Army
D) Swiss Banks
- 25. What traditional Swiss festival is celebrated with colorful parades, costumes, and music?
A) Christmas Market
B) Swiss National Day
C) Oktoberfest
D) Fasnacht
- 26. Who is considered the national hero of Switzerland known for his fight against foreign rule?
A) Heidi
B) Roger Federer
C) William Tell
D) Tina Turner
- 27. What traditional Swiss dish is made with potatoes, cheese, and onions, and is often called the 'Swiss national dish'?
A) Raclette
B) Fondue
C) Rösti
D) Zurich Geschnetzeltes
- 28. What kind of cheese is traditionally used in Swiss fondue?
A) Emmental
B) Raclette
C) Gruyère
D) Appenzeller
- 29. What does the white cross on the Swiss flag represent?
A) Unity
B) Victory
C) Peace
D) Christianity
- 30. Which animal is often associated with Switzerland?
A) Bear
B) Cow
C) Goat
D) Eagle
- 31. In Swiss culture, what is the wooden horn instrument called?
A) Alphorn
B) Bagpipes
C) Didgeridoo
D) Trumpet
- 32. Which Swiss scientist is known for developing the theory of relativity?
A) Louis Pasteur
B) Albert Einstein
C) Carl Jung
D) Marie Curie
- 33. What is the most common language spoken in Switzerland?
A) German
B) Italian
C) English
D) French
- 34. What team sport is popular in Switzerland involving brooms and stones?
A) Soccer
B) Curling
C) Ice hockey
D) Skiing
- 35. Who was the famous Swiss architect known for his modern design principles and the phrase 'less is more'?
A) Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
B) Le Corbusier
C) Zaha Hadid
D) Frank Lloyd Wright
- 36. In which city is the headquarters of the International Olympic Committee located?
A) Bern
B) Zurich
C) Geneva
D) Lausanne
- 37. Which Swiss inventor is known for creating the Velcro fastener?
A) George de Mestral
B) Nikola Tesla
C) Albert Einstein
D) Alexander Graham Bell
- 38. Which famous painter was born in Switzerland and known for his abstract art?
A) Vincent van Gogh
B) Pablo Picasso
C) Paul Klee
D) Salvador Dalí
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