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Switzerland for Kids Trivia Quiz

A quiz about Switzerland. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by zebra101. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
zebra101

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
340,536

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
836

Last 3 plays: Guest 104 (9/10), klotzplate (10/10), Guest 103 (2/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the capital of Switzerland? Hint

Bern

Geneva

Zurich

Basel

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Question 2 of 10

2. How many official languages are there in Switzerland? Hint

three

five

one

four

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Question 3 of 10

3. What two colors are on the Swiss flag? Hint

red and white

blue and white

green and yellow

orange and yellow

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Question 4 of 10

4. What mountain range goes through Switzerland? Hint

The Alps

The Andes

The Himalayas

The Pyrenees

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of these countries do not border Switzerland? Hint

Germany

France

Italy

Spain

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of these lakes is not in Switzerland? Hint

Lake Lucerne

Lake Neusiedl

Lake Geneva

Lake Constance

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Question 7 of 10

7. Zurich is the largest city in Switzerland.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. What important event in Swiss history happened in 1815? Hint

Their civil war began.

It became an independent country.

A volcano erupted, killing many people.

It was taken over by Napoleon.

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of the following foods is Switzerland famous for? Hint

Peppermints

Licorice

Toffee

Chocolate

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Question 10 of 10

10. In Switzerland, what are cantons? Hint

a type of house

states

a type of watch

a pastry

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the capital of Switzerland?

Answer: Bern

Bern is the fourth largest city in Switzerland. German is the official language of Bern. The Aar River goes through the city.

2. How many official languages are there in Switzerland?

Answer: four

The languages are German, French, Italian, and Romansh. German is the most commonly spoken of the four.

3. What two colors are on the Swiss flag?

Answer: red and white

The Swiss flag is red with a white cross on it. This flag was adopted in 1889. The Red Cross symbol is similar to the Swiss flag, except that the colors are reversed.

4. What mountain range goes through Switzerland?

Answer: The Alps

The Alps go through seven countries in Europe. The highest mountain in the range is Mont Blanc, which is on the French-Italian border. Some mountains in Switzerland are Monte Rosa and the Matterhorn.

5. Which of these countries do not border Switzerland?

Answer: Spain

Austria and Liechtenstein also border Switzerland. Switzerland is landlocked. Spain does not touch Switzerland.

6. Which of these lakes is not in Switzerland?

Answer: Lake Neusiedl

Lake Neusiedl is actually in Austria. There are many lakes in Switzerland. Lake Geneva is the largest lake in Switzerland.

7. Zurich is the largest city in Switzerland.

Answer: True

Zurich is on Lake Zurich. The Limmat River goes through the city. It is located in north central Switzerland.

8. What important event in Swiss history happened in 1815?

Answer: It became an independent country.

Switzerland's constitution was adopted in 1848. Switzerland is always neutral in foreign wars. It became a member of the UN in 2002.

9. Which of the following foods is Switzerland famous for?

Answer: Chocolate

Switzerland has been known for its chocolate for hundreds of years. The Swiss eat more chocolate than any other country. Some chocolate companies in Switzerland are Nestle and Lindt.

10. In Switzerland, what are cantons?

Answer: states

There are 26 cantons. They are similar to the states in the U.S. Each one has a capital. Some of the cantons are Bern, Zurich, and Lucerne.

Source: Author zebra101

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