SwitzerlandKultur, Traditionen und Symbole 7 · Culture, traditions and symbols
What does the Swiss coat of arms show?
In the exam (German)
Was zeigt das Wappen der Schweiz?
- aA black bear on a red shieldEinen schwarzen Bären in einem roten Schild
- bA red cross on a white shieldEin rotes Kreuz in einem weissen Schild
- cA white cross on a blue shieldEin weisses Kreuz in einem blauen Schild
- dA white cross on a red shieldEin weisses Kreuz in einem roten SchildCorrect answer
Why?
The Swiss coat of arms is a red shield with an upright, free-standing white cross. It has the same colours as the flag.
Translated with AI. In the exam the question is in German, as shown above.
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