Chocolate
True or False: the Swiss are the largest consumers of chocolate in the world
True
Describe a Swiss Army Knife
A pocketknife with many functions and tools
What kind of government does Switzerland have?
Republic
What is the mountain range called in Switzerland?
The Swiss Alps
What fraction of the worlds watches are produced in Switzerlan?
1/2
What gives Swiss chocolate its high quality?
The special techniques used to make it
What company makes the official Swiss Army Knife?
Victorinox
True or false: Switzerland has a new president every two years
False: They elect a new one every year
What is a chamois?
A type of goat that lives in the higher parts of the alps
Name a luxury watch brand in Switzerland
Rolex, Omega, Swatch, and Tissot
Was chocolate invented in Switzerland?
No
Who originally used Swiss Army Knifes?
Swiss Soldiers to open food and disassemble riffles
What is a direct democracy?
A government where people can vote on referendums for new laws
Name one common mammal found in the lower parts of the alps
Deer, Rabbit, Fox, ext.
When did Switzerland earn its reputation a watch makers?
19th century
When did the Swiss start making chocolate?
17th century
Name 3 tools commonly found on a Swiss Army Knife
How many signatures do you have to get to change a law in Switzerland?
100,000
What is an evergreen tree?
A tree that does not shed its leaves in the fall and keeps them year round. These inhabit the lower parts of Switzerland.
Where are most of the companies based
a) French speaking region
b) German Speaking Region
a
What Swiss chocolatier invented chocolate fondue?
Daniel Peter
What is the official name of the knife?
Offiziersmesser. In WWII, Americans found the name to hard to pronounce, so they called it Swiss Army Knife
How many ministers does Switzerland have, and who elects them?
7 ministers that parliament elects
True or false: Switzerland had more square feet of lakes than rivers
False
What is 16:32 in standard time?
4:32 pm