The Alps: Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria

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TRAV 156: Selling Europe and Africa Quiz on The Alps: Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria, created by Ulyana Zborivska on 30/06/2017.
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Quiz by Ulyana Zborivska, updated more than 1 year ago
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Question 1

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Label the following:
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  • Bern is the capital city
  • Vienna is the capital
  • Vaduz is the capital
  • Not a EU member
  • EU member
  • No interest in EU, Monarch is the head
  • Tax haven

Question 2

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St. Moritz (Switzerland) is a high-end ski resort for rich and famous. It also has a train going to Zematt.
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  • True
  • False

Question 3

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Swiss Francs are just a made up currency. EURO is the currency of Switzerland.
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  • True
  • False

Question 4

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Check all that apply to Switzerland.
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  • Finance centre
  • Watch/clock making centre
  • Mountain affects surface travel
  • Seat of government
  • Largest port in Europe
  • Venice of the North
  • Einstein's Apartment

Question 5

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Three official languages of Switzerland are (there is Austrian, which is considered 4th):

Question 6

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Bern is a German-speaking city. What is its symbol?

Question 7

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Swiss National Bank and Einstein's Apartment are located in Zurich.
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  • True
  • False

Question 8

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This is the largest city in Switzerland. It is also the most expensive city to live in and it is the cultural capital of the country.
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  • Zurich
  • Bern
  • Geneva
  • Zermatt

Question 9

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Zurich has the highest density of night clubs in Switzerland. Its official language is German.
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  • True
  • False

Question 10

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This city is considered the World's Capital.
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  • Bern
  • Zurich
  • Zermatt
  • Geneva

Question 11

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Geneva is a ________ speaking city.
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  • German
  • French
  • Italian

Question 12

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Check all that apply for Geneva.
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  • 2nd largest city in Switzerland
  • International Red Cross
  • International Olympic Committee
  • EU Headquarters, Conferences, Conventions
  • World Economic Centre
  • "Toblerone" chocolate
  • Popular for climbers and hikers

Question 13

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"Toblerone" chocolate has The Matterhorn mountain on its label.
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  • True
  • False

Question 14

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World Economic Centre
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  • Geneva
  • Davos
  • Zurich
  • Bern

Question 15

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The Polar Express is the name of the famous train, which goes from Zermatt to St. Moritz, and from Zermatt to Davos.
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  • True
  • False

Question 16

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There is a tourism industry in Liechtenstein.
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  • True
  • False

Question 17

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There are more companies and foundations registered in Liechtenstein than citizens.
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  • True
  • False

Question 18

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Austria is landlocked and is mostly mountainous.
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  • True
  • False

Question 19

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Check all that apply to Vienna.
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  • St. Stephen's Cathedral (the magnificent cathedral)
  • Schonbrunn Palace (a former imperial summer residence)
  • Hofburg (the former imperial palace)
  • Spanish RIding School
  • Prater and Ferris Wheel (open year round and is one of the most frequented attractions in the Danube metropolis)
  • Golden Roof (a landmark structure located in the Old Town section)
  • Ski Jump Park (a ski jumping hill stadium)
  • The Bourne Identity (Matt Damon movie)

Question 20

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"Hotel Sacher" is located in:
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  • Vienna
  • Salzburg
  • Innsbruck
  • Bregenz

Question 21

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This is considered a student city with 3 universities.
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  • Vienna
  • Salzburg
  • Innsbruck
  • Bregenz

Question 22

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This city is the birthplace of Mozart and a setting for "The Sound of Music" movie (Abbey Nonnberg).
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  • Vienna
  • Salzburg
  • Innsbruck
  • Bregenz

Question 23

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This city is the site of many international sporting events such as World Cup Ski Races, Olympics, and Ski Jumping Competition.
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  • Vienna
  • Salzburg
  • Innsbruck
  • Bregenz

Question 24

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"Golden Roof" (a landmark structure located in the Old Town section) and "Ski Jump Park" (Bergisel Ski Jump) are majors sights in Innsbruck.
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  • True
  • False

Question 25

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Austria is considered a coffee house culture.
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  • True
  • False
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