What kind of factories did Philippe Suchard (1797-1884) and Rudolph Lindt (1855-1909) found in Switzerland?
Welche Fabriken gründeten Philippe Suchard (1797-1884) und Rudolph Lindt (1855-1909) in der Schweiz?
Correct answer: C
- A Textile factoriesTextilfabriken
- B Printing worksDruckereien
- C Chocolate factoriesSchokoladefabriken
- D Machine factoriesMaschinenfabriken
Why
Suchard and Lindt were pioneers of Swiss chocolate. Lindt, for example, invented chocolate that melts smoothly.
Common mistakes
- A: Textile factories
- Textile factories were important in the 19th century, but Suchard and Lindt stand for chocolate.
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
Last checked: September 2026
Question 256 of the official question list of the Canton of Zurich (Gemeindeamt, May 2025). Translation and explanation: Swiss Passport.