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Which three valley communities concluded the Federal Charter (Bundesbrief) in 1291?
In the exam (German)
Welche drei Talschaften schlossen im Jahr 1291 den Bundesbrief?
- aSchwyz, Glarus and ZugSchwyz, Glarus und Zug
- bZurich, Bern and LucerneZürich, Bern und Luzern
- cUri, Schwyz and UnterwaldenUri, Schwyz und UnterwaldenCorrect answer
- dUri, Schwyz and LucerneUri, Schwyz und Luzern
Why?
The Federal Charter of early August 1291 is an alliance of the valley communities of Uri, Schwyz and Unterwalden. They promised to help each other against attacks from outside.
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Where is the original Federal Charter (Bundesbrief) of 1291 kept and shown today?Correct answer:In the Museum of the Federal Charters in Schwyz
Wo wird das Original des Bundesbriefs von 1291 heute aufbewahrt und gezeigt? — Im Bundesbriefmuseum in Schwyz
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What is the Rütli?Correct answer:A meadow on Lake Uri where, according to tradition, the first Confederates formed their alliance
Was ist das Rütli? — Eine Wiese am Urnersee, wo sich nach der Überlieferung die ersten Eidgenossen verbündeten
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What does historical research say today about William Tell (Wilhelm Tell)?Correct answer:There is no evidence that he lived; he is considered a figure of legend.
Was sagt die Geschichtsforschung heute über Wilhelm Tell? — Es gibt keinen Beleg, dass er gelebt hat; er gilt als Sagenfigur.
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In 1315, against whom did the Confederates fight at the Battle of Morgarten?Correct answer:Against an army of the Habsburgs
Gegen wen kämpften die Eidgenossen im Jahr 1315 in der Schlacht am Morgarten? — Gegen ein Heer der Habsburger
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