Which humanitarian organization was founded in Geneva in 1863?

The International Committee of the Red Cross

Switzerland Quiz: Alps, Chocolate, Watches and Four Languages

This Switzerland quiz explores the small Alpine country famous for the Matterhorn, Lake Geneva and the Jungfrau, its capital Bern, its four national languages, Swiss chocolate and watches, cheese fondue, the Red Cross, CERN and its long tradition of neutrality. Ten questions, 90 seconds.

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🎯 Daily Trivia Challenge • 🧠 10 Questions • ⏱️ 90 Seconds

Question 1 / 10 Time: 90s

Capital
What is the de facto capital of Switzerland, where the federal government sits?
Languages
Which of these is NOT one of Switzerland's national languages?
Policy
Switzerland is famous for a long tradition of what in international affairs?
Organizations
Which humanitarian organization was founded in Geneva in 1863?
Science
Which major physics laboratory, home to the Large Hadron Collider, is near Geneva?
Food
Which Swiss dish involves dipping bread into a pot of melted cheese?
Flag
What is unusual about the shape of the Swiss national flag?
Lakes
Which large lake does Switzerland share with France?
Mountains
Which station, reached by a cog railway, is called the Top of Europe?
Government
How do Swiss citizens often decide important issues directly?

Explanations: answer key for all 10 questions

Q1: What is the de facto capital of Switzerland, where the federal government sits?
Answer: Bern
Bern is officially called the federal city. Zurich is the largest city, and Geneva hosts many international organizations.
Q2: Which of these is NOT one of Switzerland's national languages?
Answer: Dutch
Switzerland's four national languages are German, French, Italian and Romansh. Most Swiss people speak German as their first language.
Q3: Switzerland is famous for a long tradition of what in international affairs?
Answer: Neutrality
Switzerland has not fought in a foreign war since 1815. It joined the United Nations only in 2002.
Q4: Which humanitarian organization was founded in Geneva in 1863?
Answer: The International Committee of the Red Cross
Its founder, Henri Dunant, received the first Nobel Peace Prize in 1901. The Red Cross flag reverses the colors of the Swiss flag.
Q5: Which major physics laboratory, home to the Large Hadron Collider, is near Geneva?
Answer: CERN
CERN straddles the Swiss-French border. The World Wide Web was invented there by Tim Berners-Lee in 1989.
Q6: Which Swiss dish involves dipping bread into a pot of melted cheese?
Answer: Fondue
Fondue is traditionally made with Gruyère and other cheeses. Raclette is scraped melted cheese served with potatoes.
Q7: What is unusual about the shape of the Swiss national flag?
Answer: It is square
Switzerland and Vatican City are the only countries with square national flags. Nepal's flag is the only non-rectangular one.
Q8: Which large lake does Switzerland share with France?
Answer: Lake Geneva
Lake Geneva, also called Lac Léman, is one of the largest lakes in Western Europe. Geneva's Jet d'Eau fountain shoots water about 140 meters high.
Q9: Which station, reached by a cog railway, is called the Top of Europe?
Answer: Jungfraujoch
The Jungfraujoch station sits at about 3,454 meters, making it Europe's highest railway station, with views over the Aletsch Glacier.
Q10: How do Swiss citizens often decide important issues directly?
Answer: Through frequent referendums
Switzerland has a system of direct democracy. Citizens vote on national questions several times a year.

Switzerland Quiz – The Heart of the Alps

Switzerland is a small, mountainous country in the center of Europe, famous for its stunning Alpine scenery, clean lakes, precise watches and delicious chocolate. Though it covers only about 41,000 square kilometers, it has a rich mix of cultures and languages. It is known worldwide for neutrality, banking, international diplomacy and a very high quality of life.

The Alps cover about two-thirds of the country. Peaks such as the Matterhorn, the Eiger and the Jungfrau attract skiers, climbers and hikers, and mountain railways carry visitors to high viewpoints like the Jungfraujoch. Lakes such as Geneva, Lucerne and Zurich sit in valleys between the mountains, surrounded by historic towns.

Switzerland has four national languages: German, French, Italian and Romansh. Its political system is unusual, with power shared among 26 cantons and citizens voting regularly in referendums. The country has a long tradition of neutrality, and Geneva hosts many international organizations, including the Red Cross, the World Health Organization and a major United Nations office.

Swiss products are famous around the world. Chocolate makers such as Lindt and Toblerone, watchmakers from the Jura region and cheeses like Gruyère and Emmental are national prides. Near Geneva, the CERN laboratory studies the smallest particles in the universe and gave birth to the World Wide Web. Fondue and raclette warm visitors in winter.

This quiz covers the geography, government, culture and inventions of Switzerland.

Swiss life is known for punctuality and order. Trains run like clockwork, connecting even small mountain villages, and many towns are car-free, reached only by rail or cable car. Cows with large bells graze high pastures in summer and are brought down to the valleys each autumn in colorful festivals. Yodeling, alphorns and flag throwing are traditional arts still practiced at festivals.

What This Quiz Teaches

This quiz is perfect for travelers, skiers and anyone curious about life in the Alps.

Switzerland's capital and languages
Why the country is known for neutrality
Which international organizations are based there
Famous mountains, lakes and railways
Swiss food, chocolate and watches
How direct democracy works

Quick Facts About Switzerland

Switzerland's currency is the Swiss franc.
The country is divided into 26 cantons.
The Gotthard Base Tunnel is the world's longest railway tunnel.
Swiss people eat a lot of chocolate per person compared with most countries.
Albert Einstein developed his theory of special relativity while living in Bern.
Switzerland is landlocked, bordered by five countries.