Impact of Physical and Political Boundaries on National Identity (Leaving Cert Geography): Quizzes
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Which natural features form Switzerland's protective boundaries?
Which natural features form Switzerland's protective boundaries?
Alps, Jura Mtns, Rhine, Lakes Geneva/Const
How did Switzerland's natural boundaries affect its WWI & WWII experience?
How did Switzerland's natural boundaries affect its WWI & WWII experience?
Remained untouched during both World Wars
Where do most Swiss people live due to the challenging Alpine terrain?
Where do most Swiss people live due to the challenging Alpine terrain?
Central and northern regions
Which cities developed as major Swiss population centres?
Which cities developed as major Swiss population centres?
Zurich and Bern
What year did three cantons form the original Swiss Confederation?
What year did three cantons form the original Swiss Confederation?
1291
Which three cantons created the foundation of modern Switzerland in 1291?
Which three cantons created the foundation of modern Switzerland in 1291?
Uri, Schwyz, and Unterwalden
When did Switzerland achieve political unification under a single government?
When did Switzerland achieve political unification under a single government?
1848
Which anniversary celebration reinforced the concept of a unified Swiss nation?
Which anniversary celebration reinforced the concept of a unified Swiss nation?
600th in 1891
What key areas does Swiss federal govt control?
What key areas does Swiss federal govt control?
Monetary policy, military, foreign affairs
What autonomous powers do Swiss cantons possess?
What autonomous powers do Swiss cantons possess?
Own constitution, parliament, courts, schools
When did a local-level referendum first grant Swiss women voting rights in some areas?
When did a local-level referendum first grant Swiss women voting rights in some areas?
1959
What percentage supported women's national voting rights in the 1971 Swiss referendum?
What percentage supported women's national voting rights in the 1971 Swiss referendum?
66.9%