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Switzerland Quiz: Alps, Alphorns and Swiss Trivia
Switzerland is small, mountainous and famous for precision, neutrality, chocolate and cheese. This Switzerland quiz has 12 questions on its landscapes, languages and traditions.
The alphorn, the long wooden horn heard across Alpine valleys, was the subject of a Bing Homepage Quiz, so it gets a few questions here too.
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Switzerland Quiz Questions and Answers
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1 Which city is Switzerland's federal city and seat of government?
- A Geneva
- B Zurich
- C Bern
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✓ Answer: C. Bern
Did you know? Bern hosts the Federal Palace, though Zurich is the largest city.
2 What wood is an alphorn traditionally made from?
- A Oak
- B Spruce
- C Bamboo
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✓ Answer: B. Spruce
Did you know? Makers often use a spruce that grew along a slope, which gives a natural curve at the bell.
3 How does an alphorn player change notes?
- A With lip tension and breath
- B With finger holes
- C With valves
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✓ Answer: A. With lip tension and breath
Did you know? Without holes or valves, the player shapes each note with the lips alone.
4 Which famous pyramid-shaped mountain towers over the village of Zermatt?
- A Eiger
- B Matterhorn
- C Mont Blanc
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✓ Answer: B. Matterhorn
Did you know? The Matterhorn is 4,478 m tall and straddles the border with Italy.
5 How many national languages does Switzerland have?
- A Three
- B Four
- C Two
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✓ Answer: B. Four
Did you know? German, French, Italian and Romansh are all national languages.
6 What is the currency of Switzerland?
- A Euro
- B Swiss franc
- C Swiss mark
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✓ Answer: B. Swiss franc
Did you know? Switzerland is not in the European Union and keeps its own currency.
7 Which Swiss city hosts the European headquarters of the United Nations?
- A Geneva
- B Basel
- C Lucerne
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✓ Answer: A. Geneva
Did you know? The Palais des Nations in Geneva is one of the busiest UN centers in the world.
8 Which cheese is known for its holes and comes from Switzerland?
- A Emmentaler
- B Cheddar
- C Roquefort
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✓ Answer: A. Emmentaler
Did you know? The holes, called 'eyes', form from gas released by bacteria as the cheese ripens.
9 Which melted-cheese dish shared from a pot is a Swiss classic?
- A Raclette burger
- B Gratin
- C Fondue
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✓ Answer: C. Fondue
Did you know? Fondue is usually made with Gruyère and other cheeses melted with white wine.
10 What is the name of the famous cross-shaped symbol on the Swiss flag?
- A A red cross on a white background
- B A white cross on a red background
- C A gold cross on blue
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✓ Answer: B. A white cross on a red background
Did you know? The Red Cross emblem reverses these colors as a tribute to Switzerland.
11 Which Swiss rail line is famous for its spiral viaducts and a UNESCO listing?
- A Albula/Bernina line
- B Orient Express
- C Glacier Loop
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✓ Answer: A. Albula/Bernina line
Did you know? The Rhaetian Railway in the Albula/Bernina landscapes became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008.
12 Which scientist developed the special theory of relativity while working at the patent office in Bern?
- A Max Planck
- B Niels Bohr
- C Albert Einstein
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✓ Answer: C. Albert Einstein
Did you know? Einstein published it in 1905, his 'miracle year', while living in Bern.
About Switzerland
Switzerland is a landlocked federal republic of 26 cantons in central Europe, bordered by Germany, France, Italy, Austria and Liechtenstein. The Alps cover much of the country, and famous peaks include the Matterhorn, the Eiger and the Jungfrau.
The country has four national languages — German, French, Italian and Romansh — and a long tradition of neutrality. Geneva hosts many international organizations, including the European headquarters of the United Nations and the International Committee of the Red Cross.
The alphorn
The alphorn is a long wooden horn, traditionally carved from spruce, that herders once used to call cattle and communicate across valleys. It has no valves or finger holes: players change notes only with their lips and breath, so it produces the natural notes of the harmonic series. The instrument is shared by Alpine regions in Switzerland, Austria and Germany, as the September 19, 2026 Bing Homepage Quiz noted.
Switzerland Quiz FAQ
What is the capital of Switzerland?
Bern is the federal city and seat of government. Switzerland's constitution does not formally name a capital.
How many languages are spoken in Switzerland?
There are four national languages: German, French, Italian and Romansh.
What is an alphorn made of?
Traditionally spruce wood, often wrapped with cane or bark. It can be more than 3 meters long.