Discovering SWITZERLAND!
Evaluation Page: "On a Treasure Hunt"

Hi! By now, you've read all three pages in "Discovering Switzerland!" — a new kind of study unit for Middle School students. The questions here will help you to review what you learned about Switzerland. They can also help you to expand your "treasure chest" of knowledge about world cultures….

PART A. Directions: Read all five statements carefully. Then, on the line to the left of each one, write T if it is true, F if it is false, or O if it states an opinion.

____   1.   Switzerland's national currency is the Swiss mark.

____   2.   Swiss hero Henry Dunant won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1991.

____   3.   Switzerland's confederate government was formed by an alliance among its states.

____   4.   Switzerland should have only one official language.

____   5.   Switzerland's policy of neutrality has this goal: The country does not want to get involved with other nations.

PART B. Directions: Read the first question carefully. Then select the best answer from the three choices that follow. Copy the LETTER of that choice (a, b, or c) on the line to the left…. Answer all the other questions in Part B the same way.

____   6.   On what continent is Switzerland located?   (a) Africa   (b) Asia   (c) Europe

____   7.   Central Switzerland is a plateau. How did early Swiss people view this plateau?   (a) as a place with rich resources   (b) as a barrier against northern invaders   (c) as a passageway between east and west Europe

____   8.   About how many centuries-old is Switzerland's history as a country?   (a) 7   (b) 70   (c) 700

____   9.   How many official languages does Switzerland have?   (a) 2   (b) 3   (c) 4

____   10.   What percent of the Swiss people speak some form of German?   (a) 30   (b) 50   (c) 70

____   11.   Which term do the Swiss use, when they refer to the states in their Confederation?   (a) counties   (b) cantons   (c) communes

____   12.   When Swiss voters want a change in their nation's constitution, what political tool can they use?   (a) indictment   (b) initiative   (c) inquiry

____   13.   In which of these places would the Swiss people be most likely to hold a national ceremony, to honor their country's freedom?   (a) Rutli meadow   (b) Jungfraujoch   (c) Red Cross headquarters

____   14.   In which of the following books would you most likely find information on Ulrich Zwingli's life?   (a) History of Swiss Religious Leaders   (b) History of Swiss Tourism   (c) History of Swiss Watchmakers

____   15.   Which activity is the major occupation in the CERN labs near Geneva?   (a) cheese production   (b) movie making   (c) scientific research

PART C. Directions: Choose one of the next two questions. Use a separate sheet of paper for your answer. Whenever possible, use details to support your answer.

16. Imagine that you were with Kim and Lee on their trip to Switzerland. Write a journal entry of your own for "Day 29." In it, describe the Swiss values you discovered, during your contact with Max's family.

17. Write an essay for your school paper. In it, discuss the pros and cons of this question: "Is there truly a national Swiss culture?"

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