Corner, Questions season 1
Corner two
How many years have traditional costumes been known in Switzerland?
a) Seit über 250 Jahren
b) Seit über 300 Jahren
c) Seit über 150 Jahren
Corner three
Since when has the Swiss National Day been a day off for the whole of Switzerland?
a) Since July 15, 1990
b) Since June 1, 1996
c) Since July 1, 1994
Corner four
Which special cakes are eaten during Carnival season in Switzerland?
a) Carnival pastries (“Chruchtele”)
b) Meringue
c) Apple pastries
Corner five
When ist the evil winter spirits driven away with the ringing of bells and spring welcomed in Graubünden?
a) March 20,
b) March 1,
c) February 28
Corner six
When ist the important Catholic holiday Corpus Christi celebrated?
a) 59 days after Easter Monday
b) 40 days after Ash Wednesday
c) On May 1
Corner seven
How long was the longest alphorn ever built?
a) 50 meters
b) 46 meters
c) 20 meters
Corner eight
For what is this wooden funnel used?
a) As a drum
b) To proclaim the Alpine blessing on the alpine pasture
c) To fill containers with grain
Corner nine
In which city does the traditional folk festival of the Onion market take place, which begins every year on the fourth Monday in Novembre at 5 a.m.?
a) In Fribourg
b) In Aarau
c) In Bern
Corner ten
On which day does the Klausenjagen take place in Küssnacht at Rigi?
a) December 5,
b) December 6,
c) January 6
Corner Jack
How high does the highest cable car in Switzerland go?
a) 3,572 meters above sea level
b) 3,602 meters above sea level
c) 3,821 meters above sea level
Corner Queen
In which town is the Tell monument located?
a) In Altdorf
b) In Brunnen
c) In Stans
Corner King
On which lake is Chillon Castle located?
a) On Lake Neuchâtel
b) On Lake Geneva
c) On Lake Gruyère
Corner Ace
How long was the Great Aletsch Glacier in 2019?
a) 24.3 kilometers
b) 22.6 kilometers
c) 20 kilometers