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I must admit, when I randomly chose a category in the history section, I was scared to death of what I might get. It turns out, "European" wasn't as bad as I thought. Since only one quiz was in the "Swiss" category, I wrote a quiz on Swiss history!

A multiple-choice quiz by salami_swami. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
salami_swami
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
345,589
Updated
Jul 23 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
341
Awards
Top 10% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 213 (5/10), Guest 3 (4/10), Guest 62 (7/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Bern became the federal capital of Switzerland in 1848. When was it originally founded? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. In 1506, a special group of military men were appointed to protect the Pope. Even 500 years later, this group of men still served to protect (well, not the exact same men ... They're dead). What is the group called? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. The Reformation in Switzerland took place in the 16th century. Who led the Reformation? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. In 1712, the second battle of Villmergen took place. By what other name was it known? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. In 1963, Switzerland joined which of these organizations? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. During which war did the Battle of Marignano take place? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. In 1648, Switzerland gained internationally recognized independence from the Holy Roman Empire. Under which treaty were they given independence? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. In 1798, France took over Switzerland, and renamed it. What was the new republic called? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Switzerland regained full independence in 1815. Which of these gave Switzerland independence, and also recognized Switzerland as a neutral country? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Switzerland was founded exactly one hundred years after its capital city, Bern, was founded. In what year was Switzerland originally founded? Hint



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1. Bern became the federal capital of Switzerland in 1848. When was it originally founded?

Answer: 1191

Bern was originally founded in 1191 by Berthold V, the Duke of Zähringen. It became the capital when Switzerland acquired a permanent national capital. Bern is the fourth most populous city in Switzerland, though it was a bit larger in comparison to Zurich back then. Zurich is now the most populous city of Switzerland.
2. In 1506, a special group of military men were appointed to protect the Pope. Even 500 years later, this group of men still served to protect (well, not the exact same men ... They're dead). What is the group called?

Answer: Swiss Guard

The Schweizergarde, or the Swiss Guard, are bodyguards that were first employed by Pope Julius II in 1506. The Swiss Guard at that time became the primary protection for the Pope, and for hundreds of years, they continued to guard the Pope.
3. The Reformation in Switzerland took place in the 16th century. Who led the Reformation?

Answer: Huldrych Zwingli

The Reformation in Switzerland was originally led by the priest of the Great Minister church of Zurich in 1523. The man was named Huldrych Zwingli (aka Ulrich Zwingli), and he had been the priest of the church since 1518. The Reformation lasted until the middle of the 17th century).
4. In 1712, the second battle of Villmergen took place. By what other name was it known?

Answer: Toggenburg War

The first Battle of Villmergen took place in 1656. The second, known as the Toggenburg War, took place in 1712. Collectively, however, they are known as the Battles of Villmergen. The battles were between Reformed and Catholic cantons of Switzerland.
5. In 1963, Switzerland joined which of these organizations?

Answer: Council of Europe

In 1963, Switzerland joined the Council of Europe, which is an organization dedicated to cooperation between all European nations in many matters, including law, human rights, and culture.

Switzerland was not ratified as a member of the United Nations until 2002, and it is not part of the European Union. The European Council is a branch of the European Union, and therefore, Switzerland is not a part of that, either.
6. During which war did the Battle of Marignano take place?

Answer: Italian Wars

The Italian Wars were fought between France and the Old Swiss Confederacy and took place from 1494-1559. The Battle of Marignano occurred in 1515, and resulted in a victory for France, and a loss for Switzerland.
7. In 1648, Switzerland gained internationally recognized independence from the Holy Roman Empire. Under which treaty were they given independence?

Answer: Treaty of Westphalia

The Treaty of Westphalia, also known as the Peace of Westphalia, was a series of treaties, signed in 1648. The treaty stated that those who signed it would recognize the Treaty of Augsburg (1555). Both Switzerland and the Netherlands gained full independence from the Holy Roman Empire because of the Peace of Westphalia.
8. In 1798, France took over Switzerland, and renamed it. What was the new republic called?

Answer: Helvetic Republic

Switzerland was overrun by the French in 1798. They renamed Switzerland the "Helvetic Republic", named after the Helvetian people. In 1803, however, Napoleon Bonaparte created the "Act of Mediation". This got rid of the central French power of Switzerland, making it a confederation once again.
9. Switzerland regained full independence in 1815. Which of these gave Switzerland independence, and also recognized Switzerland as a neutral country?

Answer: Congress of Vienna

The Congress of Vienna was held from September of 1814 to June of 1815. The Congress discussed several issues, one of which being the issue of Switzerland's independence. It was eventually decided that Switzerland would be given full independence and would also be permanently recognized as a neutral country.
10. Switzerland was founded exactly one hundred years after its capital city, Bern, was founded. In what year was Switzerland originally founded?

Answer: 1291

Switzerland was originally founded in 1291. In 1499, the Swiss won a war against the Swabian League, which gave them a bit more independence in the Holy Roman Empire. It wasn't until 1648 that Switzerland gained independence from the Holy Roman Empire.

In 1798, Switzerland lost their independence, but regained it in 1815 under the Congress of Vienna. It finally became a federal state in 1848. It was in that same year that Bern became the capital city.
Source: Author salami_swami

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