Switzerland Quiz Part 2: The Alps, Direct Democracy, and Fondue

How well do you know Switzerland? Part 2

Test your knowledge of Switzerland with these 10 new questions. Choose the best answer for each question and see your score at the end!

• 1. What is a key principle of the Swiss political system?

  • (A) Centralized power
  • (B) Direct democracy and federalism
  • (C) A two-party system
  • (D) Monarchy

• 2. What is the Swiss attitude towards punctuality?

  • (A) Being late is acceptable
  • (B) Punctuality is highly valued in both social and business contexts
  • (C) It is polite to arrive 30 minutes early
  • (D) Time is considered flexible

• 3. What is "Rösti"?

  • (A) A type of cheese
  • (B) A traditional Swiss dish made from grated potatoes
  • (C) A chocolate dessert
  • (D) A sausage

• 4. How many official languages does Switzerland have?

  • (A) One
  • (B) Two
  • (C) Three
  • (D) Four (German, French, Italian, Romansh)

• 5. What is a common social custom when invited to a Swiss home?

  • (A) Bringing a small gift for the host, such as chocolate or flowers
  • (B) Arriving unannounced
  • (C) Wearing shoes inside the house
  • (D) Leaving immediately after the meal

• 6. What is the Swiss approach to recycling and environmentalism?

  • (A) It is not a priority
  • (B) Recycling is a highly organized and important civic duty
  • (C) There are no public recycling bins
  • (D) Only paper is recycled

• 7. What is a key characteristic of Swiss communication style?

  • (A) Overly emotional
  • (B) Reserved, direct, and valuing privacy
  • (C) Very informal and casual
  • (D) Loud and boisterous

• 8. What is the role of the family in Swiss society?

  • (A) The extended family is the most important unit
  • (B) The nuclear family is the primary domestic unit, and privacy is important
  • (C) Family has little importance
  • (D) All decisions are made by the eldest member

• 9. What is a common leisure activity in Switzerland?

  • (A) Surfing
  • (B) Hiking in the Alps
  • (C) Desert safaris
  • (D) Going to the beach

• 10. What is the "Swiss Army Knife" a symbol of?

  • (A) Swiss cuisine
  • (B) Swiss ingenuity, quality, and multi-functionality
  • (C) The Swiss military
  • (D) A children's toy