- 1. Swedish history is known for its rich and complex tapestry of cultural, political, and social developments. From the Viking age to the modern era, Sweden has played a significant role in shaping European history. The country has witnessed the rise and fall of powerful empires, the establishment of a strong welfare state, and the promotion of gender equality and sustainability. Sweden's history is characterized by a commitment to democracy, innovation, and social progress. It has also been marked by periods of conflict and collaboration with neighboring countries. Overall, Swedish history reflects a unique blend of tradition, resilience, and forward-thinking values.
When was the Kalmar Union formed?
A) 1523
B) 1701
C) 1397
D) 1618
- 2. Who was the founder of Stockholm?
A) Birger Jarl
B) Gustav Vasa
C) Alfred Nobel
D) Emilie Flygare-Carlén
- 3. When did Sweden become a constitutional monarchy?
A) 1856
B) 1700
C) 1523
D) 1809
- 4. Which battle is known as one of the greatest defeats in Swedish history?
A) Battle of Narva
B) Battle of Poltava
C) Battle of Lund
D) Battle of Leipzig
- 5. What treaty ended the Great Northern War?
A) Treaty of Roskilde
B) Treaty of Nystad
C) Treaty of Kiel
D) Peace of Westphalia
- 6. What year did Sweden join the European Union?
A) 2020
B) 1995
C) 2000
D) 1973
- 7. Who is often considered the father of modern Stockholm?
A) Charles XI
B) Gustav IV Adolph
C) Johan III
D) Gustav I
- 8. What year was Greta Thunberg born?
A) 1987
B) 2003
C) 2006
D) 1999
- 9. Who was the leader of Sweden during World War II?
A) Olof Palme
B) Stefan Löfven
C) Carl Bildt
D) Per Albin Hansson
- 10. Which Swedish king was assassinated in 1792?
A) Gustav II Adolf
B) Gustav IV Adolf
C) Gustav V
D) Gustav III
- 11. Which Swedish city was founded by Birger Jarl in 1252?
A) Stockholm
B) Uppsala
C) Malmö
D) Gothenburg
- 12. What is the name of the Swedish traditional midsummer celebration?
A) Lucia
B) Fettisdagen
C) Valborgsmässoafton
D) Midsommar
- 13. Who was the first woman to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1909?
A) Astrid Lindgren
B) Vilhelm Moberg
C) Karin Boye
D) Selma Lagerlöf
- 14. Which Swedish inventor is credited with inventing the safety match?
A) Alfred Nobel
B) Alexander L. Wetterlund
C) Gustaf Erik Pasch
D) Johan Edvard Lundström
- 15. When was the Battle of Lützen fought?
A) 1815
B) 1743
C) 1709
D) 1632
- 16. Who was the first Swedish astronaut in space?
A) Yuri Gagarin
B) Christer Fuglesang
C) Anna Fisher
D) Scott Kelly
- 17. In which year did the princess Victoria marry Prince Daniel?
A) 2005
B) 1995
C) 2010
D) 2015
- 18. Who is known as the 'Swedish nightingale'?
A) Robyn
B) Sarah Dawn Finer
C) Zara Larsson
D) Jenny Lind
- 19. Which Swedish scientist is known as the 'father of modern taxonomy'?
A) Svante Arrhenius
B) Alfred Nobel
C) Anders Celsius
D) Carl Linnaeus
- 20. What was the name of the Swedish diplomat who saved thousands of Jews during WWII?
A) Dag Hammarskjöld
B) Olof Palme
C) Raoul Wallenberg
D) Kofi Annan
- 21. In what year did the Swedish Academy start awarding the Nobel Prize in Literature?
A) 1901
B) 1925
C) 1950
D) 1800
- 22. What is the name of the Swedish traditional crayfish party celebrated in August?
A) Kräftskiva
B) Julbord
C) Midsommar
D) Semla fest
- 23. During which century did Sweden become a major European power?
A) 16th century
B) 19th century
C) 17th century
D) 18th century
- 24. What is the name of the Swedish traditional Christmas drink similar to mulled wine?
A) Julmust
B) Aquavit
C) Glögg
D) Punsch
- 25. Which Swedish author is known for creating the character Lisbeth Salander in 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' series?
A) Astrid Lindgren
B) Stieg Larsson
C) Camilla Läckberg
D) Henning Mankell
- 26. Who was the Swedish singer who won the Eurovision Song Contest in 2015 with the song 'Heroes'?
A) Eric Saade
B) Måns Zelmerlöw
C) Charlotte Perrelli
D) Loreen
- 27. Who was the founder of the Swedish Empire in the 17th century?
A) Charles XII
B) Gustav Vasa
C) Gustavus Adolphus
D) Eric the Victorious
- 28. What was the name of the Swedish warship that sank in 1628 and was salvaged in the 20th century?
A) Götheborg
B) Gripen
C) Vasa
D) Östindiefararen
- 29. Which Swedish actress won an Academy Award for her role in the movie 'The Danish Girl'?
A) Greta Garbo
B) Alicia Vikander
C) Anita Ekberg
D) Ingrid Bergman
- 30. What is the official currency of Sweden?
A) Danish Krone
B) Euro
C) Swedish Krona
D) Norwegian Krone
- 31. Which Swedish engineer and inventor is best known for inventing the Celsius temperature scale?
A) Gustaf Dalén
B) Carl Linnaeus
C) Alfred Nobel
D) Anders Celsius
- 32. Which Swedish scientist is known for discovering the greenhouse effect?
A) Jöns Jacob Berzelius
B) Svante Arrhenius
C) Johan Axel Munthe
D) Nils Gustaf Dalén
- 33. Who was the first female Prime Minister of Sweden?
A) Fredrik Reinfeldt
B) Ingvar Carlsson
C) Göran Persson
D) Anna Kinberg Batra
- 34. Who is Sweden's largest trading partner?
A) Finland
B) Germany
C) Denmark
D) Norway
- 35. Which war saw the end of Sweden's status as a great power in the early 18th century?
A) Napoleonic Wars
B) Thirty Years' War
C) Great Northern War
D) Seven Years' War
- 36. Which Swedish inventor is known for inventing dynamite?
A) Gustaf Dalen
B) Carl Munters
C) Niklas Zennström
D) Alfred Nobel
- 37. Which Swedish author is best known for creating the Pippi Longstocking books?
A) Astrid Lindgren
B) Henning Mankell
C) August Strindberg
D) Selma Lagerlöf
- 38. What is the most famous outdoor museum in Sweden called?
A) Vasamuseet
B) Gripsholm Castle
C) Skansen
D) Drottningholm Palace
- 39. What is the name of the Swedish parliament?
A) Althing
B) Duma
C) Riksdag
D) Diet
- 40. Who was the first female in the world to be elected head of state in parliamentary elections?
A) Princess Madeleine
B) Kerstin Hesselgren
C) Margaret I of Denmark
D) Queen Christina
- 41. Which Swedish pop group won the Eurovision Song Contest in 1974 with the song 'Waterloo'?
A) Ace of Base
B) ABBA
C) Roxette
D) The Cardigans
- 42. 'Lucia', a Swedish tradition celebrated on December 13th, is associated with which event?
A) Winter solstice
B) Easter
C) Halloween
D) Midsummer
- 43. Who was the prominent Swedish diplomat and former Secretary-General of the United Nations?
A) Ban Ki-moon
B) Boutros Boutros-Ghali
C) Dag Hammarskjöld
D) Folke Bernadotte
- 44. Which Swedish car manufacturer is known for its safety innovations?
A) Saab
B) Volvo
C) Polestar
D) Koenigsegg
- 45. Which Swedish author and playwright wrote 'Miss Julie' in 1888?
A) August Strindberg
B) Moa Martinson
C) Henrik Ibsen
D) Selma Lagerlöf
- 46. In which year did Sweden adopt the Gregorian calendar?
A) 1850
B) 1700
C) 1753
D) 1800
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