Name, Fun Facts and Flag
Unscramble the following: usises al
La suisse
Which continent is Switzerland located?
Europe
What are some fats that can be added when making Rosti?
Some fats are cheese, butter and oil.
What is the altitude of the Kleine Schiedegg and where is it located?
The height of this mountain is 2,061m and is located in the Alps.
What do women usually wear while working?
Women often wore aprons around the waist to protect the clothing while working.
Explain the symbols of the Swiss flag.
The symbol of the Swiss flag is the cross which represents Christianity.
Use 3 adjectives to describe Switzerland
Mountainous
Small
Safe
Name a typical food that can be found in Switzerland?
Some of the typical foods are Swiss Cheese, Raclette, Saffron Risotto, Rosti and Fondue.
What is does the name of the Kleine Schiedegg mean?
The name means minor watershed.
Describe Swiss clothing.
This clothing is flexible, durable, and also helps to climb and hike in the mountains terrain.
What does the colours of The Swiss flag means?
The red symbolizes the blood of Christ: The Lord Jesus. The white means freedom, honor, and loyalty.
Which state is Switzerland compared to?
New Jersey
Describe how most Swiss dishes are?
Most Swiss dishes are creamy and cheesy.
Where is the Lion Monument located?
The Lion Monument is found in the city of Central Switzerland known as Lucerne.
What is the traditional attire for women?
The traditional attire of Switzerland for women is quite like today’s “dirndl“.
Vrai or Faux:
Switzerland has 7000 rivers, has low crime rate and does not produce chocolate.
Faux
What are the countries that border Switzerland?
Germany, Austria, France, Italy and Spain.
What is the national dish of Switzerland?
Rösti is the national dish of Switzerland.
Where is the Kleine Scheidegg specifically located?
It is located below and between the Eiger and Lauberhorn peaks in the Bernese Oberland region of Switzerland.
What makes up dirndl?
Dirndl is basically a full skirt and a tight sleeveless top. The top is usually white in color, and the rest of the outfit is finished with colorful decorations and accessories like stockings, buckled black slip-on shoes, and a headpiece or hat.
Why is Switzerland called Switzerland?
Etymology. The English name Switzerland is a portmanteau of Switzer, an obsolete term for a Swiss person which was in use during the 16th to 19th centuries, and land. The English adjective Swiss is a loanword from French Suisse, also in use since the 16th century.
What is the absolute location (Coordinates: Latitude and Longitude) of Switzerland?
Latitude: 46.8182 degrees N
Longitude: 8.2275 degrees E.
How is the dish Rösti prepared/made?
Rosti, which is very well known, is made by mashing potatoes and baking them, then adding some sort of fat( cheese, butter, oil ect.) to it.
What is the history of the Lion Monument?
The reason why this monument was made was in memory of the Swiss Guards that were slaughtered in 1972 because of the French Revolution otherwise known as the Bastille.
What makes up Lederhosen?
Lederhosen is basically knee-length pants with suspenders, often made from leather.