FREE! Click here to Join FunTrivia. Thousands of games, quizzes, and lots more!
Quiz about Swiss History
Quiz about Swiss History

Swiss History Trivia Quiz


Hi! I'm from Switzerland and want to test you guys about my country! Let's see how well you know it.

A multiple-choice quiz by swisspower. Estimated time: 4 mins.
  1. Home
  2. »
  3. Quizzes
  4. »
  5. History Trivia
  6. »
  7. European
  8. »
  9. Swiss

Author
swisspower
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
36,618
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
1248
- -
Question 1 of 10
1. When was Switzerland 'officially' created? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What are the three 'original' Cantons (states) that signed the pact? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Who is the Swiss national (legendary) hero? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Who wrote an opera about the Swiss National hero? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Switzerland is a Confederation. However, it was a Republic for a short time. Who was responsible for this? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What year was the most important year for the Swiss Constitution in the 1800s? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. How many Cantons did Switzerland have after the Congress of Vienna of 1815? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Since the creation of Jura as a canton in 1979, Switerland has had 26 cantons, counting the half-cantons as full cantons. One of half-cantons is Unterwalden. Which is the other? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Who was the first female President of Switzerland? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Is Switzerland part of the European Union?



(Optional) Create a Free FunTrivia ID to save the points you are about to earn:

arrow Select a User ID:
arrow Choose a Password:
arrow Your Email:




Most Recent Scores
Oct 08 2024 : Guest 31: 7/10
Oct 01 2024 : Guest 213: 8/10

Score Distribution

quiz
Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. When was Switzerland 'officially' created?

Answer: 1291

Switzerland was created when the 'original' three Cantons signed a pact.
2. What are the three 'original' Cantons (states) that signed the pact?

Answer: Uri, Schwyz, Unterwalden

They signed a pact to protect themselves against Austria.
3. Who is the Swiss national (legendary) hero?

Answer: William Tell

He had to shoot an apple off his own son's head using a crossbow to gain his freedom from the Habsburgs.
4. Who wrote an opera about the Swiss National hero?

Answer: G. Rossini

The Swiss hero is William Tell. Rossini wrote this opera in 1829.
5. Switzerland is a Confederation. However, it was a Republic for a short time. Who was responsible for this?

Answer: Napoleon

Napleon invaded Switzerland and set up the 'Helvetic Republic.'
6. What year was the most important year for the Swiss Constitution in the 1800s?

Answer: 1848

Switzerland adopted a Constitution that established a permanent federal administration for the Confederation. The Cantons thus ceded some of their powers to a central government.
7. How many Cantons did Switzerland have after the Congress of Vienna of 1815?

Answer: 22

8. Since the creation of Jura as a canton in 1979, Switerland has had 26 cantons, counting the half-cantons as full cantons. One of half-cantons is Unterwalden. Which is the other?

Answer: Appenzell

In Switzerland Appenzell and Unterwalden both consist of two half cantons, each having in reality the powers of a full canton.
9. Who was the first female President of Switzerland?

Answer: Ruth Dreyfuss

A President holds office for one year in Switzerland! However, the powers of the President are very limited.
10. Is Switzerland part of the European Union?

Answer: No

In a referendum the Swiss people rejected entry into the European Union on December 6, 1991.
Source: Author swisspower

This quiz was reviewed by FunTrivia editor bloomsby before going online.
Any errors found in FunTrivia content are routinely corrected through our feedback system.
11/5/2024, Copyright 2024 FunTrivia, Inc. - Report an Error / Contact Us