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