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Question 247 of 350 · Zurich: history

What was the Sechseläutenplatz used for during the Second World War?

Für was wurde der Sechseläutenplatz im Zweiten Weltkrieg benutzt?

Correct answer: D

  1. Aas a Chilbi (traditional fair)als Chilbi
  2. Bas a sports groundals Sportplatz
  3. Cas a horse racecourseals Pferderennbahn
  4. Das a potato fieldals Kartoffelfeld

Why

During the Second World War there was not enough food. In the «Anbauschlacht» (cultivation battle), potatoes were planted on the Sechseläutenplatz.

Common mistakes

B: as a sports ground
During the war, the area was needed for food, not for sport.

Topic

Canton since 1803, Lieberherr, chocolate

Zurich has been part of the Confederation since 1351. Until 1798 Zurich was a city state: the city ruled over the countryside. In 1798 the French came, and the old order ended. In 1803 Napoleon gave Switzerland a new constitution (Act of Mediation). The canton of Zurich in the modern sense has existed since 1803. Now the people in the countryside could also help elect the cantonal parliament.

Canton and municipality of Zurich · Zurich: history

Sources

Official question of the Canton of Zurich (Gemeindeamt, May 2025). Translation and explanation: Swiss Passport.