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Swiss Citizenship Test Practice 2026: Oefenexamen 3

Oefenexamen 3 van 3 voor Swiss Citizenship Test Practice: 30 extra vragen met antwoorden en uitleg.

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  • Gecontroleerd op 11 oktober 2026

  1. Vraag 1 van 30

    Which is the youngest canton?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Jura

    Jura became the 26th canton in 1979; it was formerly part of Bern.

  2. Vraag 2 van 30

    Which three powers are separated in the Swiss state?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Legislative, executive and judicial

    Parliament makes laws, the government carries them out and the courts judge. This was introduced in 1848.

  3. Vraag 3 van 30

    What is the highest court in Switzerland?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. The Federal Supreme Court

    The Federal Supreme Court is the final court of appeal; its judges are elected by Parliament.

  4. Vraag 4 van 30

    According to legend, which three areas swore an oath on the Rütli meadow in 1291?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Uri, Schwyz and Unterwalden

    The founding legend tells of men from Uri, Schwyz and Unterwalden swearing an oath in 1291.

  5. Vraag 5 van 30

    Who led the Reformation in Zurich in the 16th century?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Ulrich Zwingli

    Ulrich Zwingli reformed the church in Zurich.

  6. Vraag 6 van 30

    What happened in Switzerland in 1798?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. French troops invaded and the Helvetic Republic was created

    Napoleon's forces invaded and set up the centralised Helvetic Republic.

  7. Vraag 7 van 30

    At which event in 1815 did the great powers recognise Swiss neutrality?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. The Congress of Vienna

    The Congress of Vienna fixed Switzerland's neutrality in 1815.

  8. Vraag 8 van 30

    What was the Sonderbund War of 1847?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. A short civil war between Catholic-conservative and liberal cantons

    The Sonderbund War was fought between Catholic and liberal cantons.

  9. Vraag 9 van 30

    What happened in 1848?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. The first Federal Constitution created the modern federal state

    The 1848 Constitution founded the federal state with a federal Parliament and government.

  10. Vraag 10 van 30

    When did the current Federal Constitution come into force?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. In 2000, after voters approved it in 1999

    The third Federal Constitution was approved in 1999 and took effect in 2000.

  11. Vraag 11 van 30

    Who founded the International Committee of the Red Cross in Geneva?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Henry Dunant

    Henry Dunant founded the Red Cross movement after seeing the Battle of Solferino.

  12. Vraag 12 van 30

    What position did Switzerland take in the two world wars?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. It stayed neutral

    Switzerland remained neutral in the First and Second World Wars.

  13. Vraag 13 van 30

    In which year did Swiss women get the right to vote at federal level?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. 1971

    Women's suffrage was approved at federal level on 7 February 1971.

  14. Vraag 14 van 30

    Who was the first woman elected to the Federal Council, in 1984?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Elisabeth Kopp

    Elisabeth Kopp became the first female Federal Councillor in 1984.

  15. Vraag 15 van 30

    Which social insurance was introduced in 1948?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Old-age and survivors' insurance (AHV/AVS)

    The AHV, the first pillar of old-age provision, began in 1948.

  16. Vraag 16 van 30

    In which year did Swiss voters approve joining the United Nations?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. 2002

    In March 2002 voters accepted UN membership.

  17. Vraag 17 van 30

    What does the abbreviation CH stand for?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Confoederatio Helvetica

    CH is the Latin name Confoederatio Helvetica, shown for example on the 5-franc coin.

  18. Vraag 18 van 30

    What is celebrated on 1 August?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. The Swiss National Day

    1 August recalls the legendary founding in 1291 and is a public holiday across Switzerland.

  19. Vraag 19 van 30

    What are the four national languages of Switzerland?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. German, French, Italian and Romansh

    Switzerland has four national languages.

  20. Vraag 20 van 30

    Which national language is the mother tongue of the most people?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. German

    About 61% have German as their mother tongue, 23% French, 8% Italian and 0.5% Romansh.

  21. Vraag 21 van 30

    Which canton has three official languages?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Graubünden

    Graubünden uses German, Romansh and Italian; Bern, Fribourg and Valais are bilingual.

  22. Vraag 22 van 30

    Which of these countries does NOT border Switzerland?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Belgium

    Switzerland borders Germany, France, Italy, Austria and Liechtenstein.

  23. Vraag 23 van 30

    Which region covers about 60% of Switzerland's area?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. The Alps

    The Alps cover about 60% of the land, but most people live in the Mittelland.

  24. Vraag 24 van 30

    Which is the largest city in Switzerland?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Zurich

    Zurich is the largest city; Bern is the seat of the federal authorities.

  25. Vraag 25 van 30

    Into which sea does the Rhine flow?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. The North Sea

    The Rhine, Switzerland's longest river, flows to the North Sea; the Rhone flows to the Mediterranean.

  26. Vraag 26 van 30

    In which canton is the Swiss National Park?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Graubünden

    Switzerland's only national park is in Graubünden.

  27. Vraag 27 van 30

    Which emergency number do you call for an ambulance in Switzerland?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. 144

    144 is the ambulance; 117 is the police and 118 the fire service.

  28. Vraag 28 van 30

    Which of these insurances is compulsory for everyone living in Switzerland?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Basic health insurance

    Basic health insurance is mandatory; newborn babies must be insured within three months.

  29. Vraag 29 van 30

    Who runs the school system in Switzerland?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Each canton

    Each canton organises its own school system.

  30. Vraag 30 van 30

    Which Swiss citizens have a duty to do military service?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Swiss men

    Military service is compulsory for male Swiss citizens.

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