Politics and Economics
Switzerland is divided into _____
Cantons
How far back does Geneva date?
Somewhere around the first millennium
Before being overthrown, who had all of the power in Geneva?
The Aristocrats
Who founded the University of Ingolstadt?
Louis the Rich, Duke of Bavaria
Are there 250, 350, or 450 different types of cheese in Switzerland?
450
True or false. Switzerland has a President?
False
In 58 BCE Geneva served as a departure point for the Helvetians and the ____
Romans
What were the rich commoners called?
Bourgeoisie
What was the primary goal of the university?
Christian belief, at the time Catholicism
Is Älplermagronen a flat cake made out of potatoes or a pasta dish with a stewed apple on the side?
A pasta dish with a stewed apple on the side
Which is not an importing partner with Switzerland?
A. Italy
B. Spain
C. Germany
B. Spain
When did Geneva become a part of the Roman empire?
The date is uncertain
What date did the working-class overthrow the government?
October 7, 1846
Who was Adam Weishaupt and what did he found?
A professor at the university and founder of the Illuminati.
What is the most popular winter sport in Geneva?
Skiing
How many times a year does Swiss parliament meet?
Swiss parliament meets only 4 times a year.
What did John Calvin do for Geneva?
Converted them to Christianity
Who became "masters" of Geneva after making the Constitution of 1848?
Radicals
Why was the University closed?
Financial issues.
What are the two traditional sports of Switzerland called?
Schwingen and Hornussen
What is Geneva's GPD?
700 billion
Was John Calvin French or Swiss?
French
What was founded in Geneva in 1846?
The Red Cross?
True or false? Was the University of Ingolstadt ever re-founded?
True
How many non-US holidays does Switzerland take part in, of those how many are native to Geneva?
Six non-US holidays, two native to Geneva.