SwitzerlandSchweizer Geschichte 6 · Swiss history
Where is the original Federal Charter (Bundesbrief) of 1291 kept and shown today?
In the exam (German)
Wo wird das Original des Bundesbriefs von 1291 heute aufbewahrt und gezeigt?
- aIn the National Museum in ZurichIm Landesmuseum in Zürich
- bIn the chapel on the RütliIn der Kapelle auf dem Rütli
- cIn the Museum of the Federal Charters in SchwyzIm Bundesbriefmuseum in SchwyzCorrect answer
- dIn the Federal Palace in BernIm Bundeshaus in Bern
Why?
The Federal Charter is on display in the Museum of the Federal Charters (Bundesbriefmuseum) in Schwyz. Other old alliance documents of the Swiss Confederates can also be seen there.
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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
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Was sagt die Geschichtsforschung heute über Wilhelm Tell? — Es gibt keinen Beleg, dass er gelebt hat; er gilt als Sagenfigur.
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Gegen wen kämpften die Eidgenossen im Jahr 1315 in der Schlacht am Morgarten? — Gegen ein Heer der Habsburger
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Which legendary figure is connected with the Battle of Sempach (1386)?Correct answer:Arnold von Winkelried
Welche Sagenfigur ist mit der Schlacht bei Sempach (1386) verbunden? — Arnold von Winkelried
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