Think you know Switzerland? From the majestic Alps to its rich cultural history, test your knowledge on all things Swiss. Each question will not only challenge you but also expand your understanding with fascinating facts.
1. Which city is the capital of Switzerland?
Basel
Bern
Zürich
Geneva
2. What percentage of Switzerland is covered by the Alps?
80%
50%
70%
60%
3. Which of the following is NOT a Swiss national language?
English
Italian
Romansh
German
4. Who is considered the most notable Swiss painter contributing to modern art?
Arnold Böcklin
Alberto Giacometti
Paul Klee
Ferdinand Hodler
5. Which Swiss city is renowned for banking and finance?
Zürich
Basel
Bern
Lausanne
6. The story of which folk hero is considered an integral part of Swiss history?
William Tell
Saint George
Hercules
Robin Hood
7. Which prominent Swiss figure laid the groundwork for modern elementary education?
Philippus Paracelsus
Carl Jung
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi
8. Which Swiss landmark is famously known for its jagged peaks and steep-sided valleys?
Jura Mountains
Lake Geneva
The Swiss Alps
Rhine Falls
9. Who was a major force in modern architecture from Switzerland?
Peter Zumthor
Jean Tinguely
Le Corbusier
Mario Botta
10. Which event is considered to have been prompted by William Tell's legendary actions?
The Napoleonic Wars
The Swiss uprising against the Habsburgs
The founding of Zürich
The Protestant Reformation
11. Which Swiss city is home to the United Nations European headquarters?
Zürich
Bern
Lucerne
Geneva
12. What traditional Swiss instrument is associated with the Alps?