Nicky Saint-Phalle, Sophie Täuber-Arp and Pipilotti Rist are internationally famous Swiss ...
Nicky Saint-Phalle, Sophie Täuber-Arp und Pipilotti Rist sind international berühmte Schweizer ...
Correct answer: D
- A politicians.Politikerinnen.
- B athletes.Sportlerinnen.
- C engineers.Ingenieurinnen.
- D artists.Künstlerinnen.
Why
All three women are known for their works of art: Taeuber-Arp for modern art, Rist for video art, Saint Phalle for large, colourful sculptures.
Exam answer: «Künstlerinnen» (artists). More precisely: Niki de Saint Phalle was born French and received Swiss citizenship through her marriage to Jean Tinguely. The correct spellings of the names are «Niki de Saint Phalle» and «Sophie Taeuber-Arp» (study brochure, canton of Zurich, 2024).
Common mistakes
- A: politicians.
- None of the three women was active in politics.
- C: engineers.
- They did not design machines or buildings; they made art.
Topic
Writers, artists, National Museum
Switzerland has well-known writers. Johanna Spyri wrote the book «Heidi» in 1880. It tells the story of a girl who lives with her grandfather in the mountains of Graubünden. Heidi has been translated into more than 50 languages and often made into films. She is the most famous character in Swiss literature.
Culture, economy and Switzerland in the world
Art and literature
Sources
Last checked: September 2026
Question 332 of the official question list of the Canton of Zurich (Gemeindeamt, May 2025). Translation and explanation: Swiss Passport.