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Swiss History Test
Exam on Switzerland's historical events and politics
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Which political party emerged as a significant force in Switzerland post-1918 elections?
Social Democratic Party
Free Democratic Party
Communist Party
Catholic Conservative
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What system was established in 1918 due to popular initiative?
Proportional representation
Direct democracy
Dictatorship
Federal System
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Who was affected by the Spanish flu during the 1918 national strike in Switzerland?
Protestors
Soldiers
Federal Council members
Farmers
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Which industry in Switzerland never recovered after the global crisis of 1926-1936?
Textile industry
Machinery industry
Agricultural sector
Construction industry
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True or False: The Swiss economy's major banks increased in assets by 50% during the 1936 crisis.
YES
NO
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In the 1930s, what was Switzerland's strategy to maintain independence during threats of invasion?
Increase defense budget
Form international alliances
Reduce military expenses
Submit to external pressures
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Who led the Swiss Armed Forces as General during World War II?
Henri Guisan
Giuseppe Motta
Ulrich Wille
Marcel Pilet-Golaz
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True or False: Switzerland fully condemned Italy's invasion of Abyssinia in 1936.
YES
NO
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What was the primary reason for Switzerland's relief during WWII?
Increased export value
Stockpiling food
Improved machinery exports
Increased migration
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Who led the way for the spiritual defense of the nation during WWII?
Social Democrats
Communist Party
National Front
Catholic Conservatives
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True or False: Switzerland was a member of the League of Nations in 1920.
YES
NO
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Which party was aligned with the bourgeois block to counter the Social Democrats?
Free Democratic Party
Communist Party
National Front
Catholic Conservative
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True or False: Switzerland had a higher export value than both the UK and Germany at some point.
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NO
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When did rationing of staple foods begin in Switzerland during WWII?
October 1936
September 1939
July 1940
April 1944
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What did the Federal Assembly appoint Henri Guisan as during WWII?
President
Military Advisor
Commander-in-Chief
Foreign Minister
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True or False: Switzerland's army mobilized 430,000 troops at the outbreak of WWII.
YES
NO
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What language became the fourth national language of Switzerland in 1938?
Italian
Rhaeto-Romansh
German
French
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True or False: Switzerland was completely surrounded by Axis powers in 1940.
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NO
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How did Switzerland manage their army resources after the defeat of France?
Continued heavy military exercises
Reduced army to increase workforce
Expanded military recruitment
Engaged in international alliances
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True or False: Many Swiss politicians disregarded neutrality during WWI.
YES
NO
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