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