- 1. ABBA is a legendary Swedish pop music group that achieved international fame in the 1970s and 1980s. Known for their catchy melodies, tight harmonies, and memorable lyrics, ABBA became one of the best-selling music artists in history. Their infectious tunes, such as 'Dancing Queen' and 'Mamma Mia,' are timeless classics that have continued to captivate audiences for generations. As pioneers of the Swedish pop music scene, ABBA paved the way for other successful artists to emerge from Sweden, solidifying the country's reputation as a powerhouse in the music industry. Their distinctive sound and glamorous style have left an indelible mark on pop culture, making them an enduring symbol of the golden age of disco and pop music.
Which Swedish music group is known for hits like 'Dancing Queen' and 'Mamma Mia'?
A) Ace of Base
B) The Cardigans
C) ABBA
D) Roxette
- 2. What does ABBA stand for?
A) A Bunch of Bad Artists
B) Amazing Band Beats Audience
C) Agnetha, Björn, Benny, Anni-Frid
D) All Because of Best Albums
- 3. In which year did ABBA win the Eurovision Song Contest with 'Waterloo'?
A) 1980
B) 1972
C) 1982
D) 1974
- 4. How many studio albums did ABBA release during their career?
A) 12
B) 8
C) 6
D) 10
- 5. What was the title of ABBA's final album before they disbanded?
A) Arrival
B) Voulez-Vous
C) Super Trouper
D) The Visitors
- 6. Which ABBA song was included in the soundtrack of the film 'Mamma Mia!'?
A) Money, Money, Money
B) Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)
C) Waterloo
D) Dancing Queen
- 7. Which Swedish pop duo had a hit with 'The Look' in 1989?
A) Ace of Base
B) The Cardigans
C) Roxette
D) The Hives
- 8. Who is the lead singer of Roxette?
A) Per Gessle
B) Agnes Carlsson
C) Marie Fredriksson
D) Robyn
- 9. What is the hometown of The Cardigans?
A) Gothenburg
B) Jönköping
C) Malmö
D) Stockholm
- 10. Who is the lead singer of The Cardigans?
A) Bengt Lagerberg
B) Nina Persson
C) Peter Svensson
D) Magnus Sveningsson
- 11. 'Lovefool' by The Cardigans was featured in the soundtrack of which film?
A) Clueless
B) Titanic
C) Romeo + Juliet
D) The Wedding Singer
- 12. Which Swedish band released the hit single 'All That She Wants'?
A) ABBA
B) Ace of Base
C) The Cardigans
D) Roxette
- 13. Which Ace of Base song topped the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1994?
A) Beautiful Life
B) All That She Wants
C) Don't Turn Around
D) The Sign
- 14. What was the title of Roxette's debut album?
A) Pearls of Passion
B) Look Sharp!
C) Crash! Boom! Bang!
D) Joyride
- 15. Which Swedish singer-songwriter is known for hits like 'With Every Heartbeat' and 'Dancing On My Own'?
A) Zara Larsson
B) Lykke Li
C) Robyn
D) Tove Lo
- 16. Which Swedish artist won the Eurovision Song Contest in 2012?
A) Robin Stjernberg
B) Ace Wilder
C) Frans
D) Loreen
- 17. What is the title of the song by ABBA that references Napoleon Bonaparte in its lyrics?
A) Fernando
B) Dancing Queen
C) Waterloo
D) Money, Money, Money
- 18. Which Swedish singer represented Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2015 with the song 'Heroes'?
A) Måns Zelmerlöw
B) Eric Saade
C) Sanna Nielsen
D) Loreen
- 19. ABBA was a famous pop group from which country?
A) Sweden
B) Norway
C) Denmark
D) Finland
- 20. What is the title of Loreen's winning Eurovision Song?
A) Satellite
B) Heroes
C) Euphoria
D) Fly on the Wings of Love
- 21. What was the title of ABBA's first album released in 1973?
A) Arrival
B) ABBA
C) Ring Ring
D) Waterloo
- 22. Which Swedish singer is known for the song 'Can't Feel My Face'?
A) The Weeknd
B) Tove Lo
C) Robyn
D) Lykke Li
- 23. Which famous music event did ABBA win with the song 'Waterloo'?
A) Grammy Awards
B) American Music Awards
C) Eurovision Song Contest
D) MTV Video Music Awards
- 24. Which Swedish female singer is known for tracks like 'Habits (Stay High)'?
A) Robyn
B) Lykke Li
C) Zara Larsson
D) Tove Lo
- 25. Which Swedish artist released the hit single 'Lush Life' in 2015?
A) Tove Lo
B) Zara Larsson
C) Astrid S
D) Tove Styrke
- 26. Which Swedish singer had a worldwide hit with the song 'I Follow Rivers'?
A) Zara Larsson
B) Tove Lo
C) Robyn
D) Lykke Li
- 27. What is the title of ABBA's hit song that was used as the title for a musical and film?
A) Knowing Me, Knowing You
B) Mamma Mia
C) Money, Money, Money
D) Does Your Mother Know
- 28. What streaming platform was founded by Swedish entrepreneurs Daniel Ek and Martin Lorentzon?
A) Spotify
B) Deezer
C) Apple Music
D) Tidal
- 29. Who collaborated with Swedish DJ Avicii on the song 'Wake Me Up'?
A) Chris Brown
B) Aloe Blacc
C) Adam Lambert
D) Pitbull
- 30. What is the real name of Swedish DJ and producer Avicii?
A) Anton Svensson
B) Erik Johansson
C) Timothee Olsson
D) Tim Bergling
- 31. In which year did ABBA officially disband?
A) 1985
B) 1982
C) 1990
D) 1979
- 32. Which Swedish duo achieved international success with their song 'I Love It' featuring Charli XCX?
A) Icona Pop
B) Salem Al Fakir and Vincent Pontare
C) Teddybears STHLM
D) Galantis
- 33. What is the real name of the Swedish DJ and producer known for hits like 'Wake Me Up'?
A) Avicii
B) Alesso
C) Kygo
D) Swedish House Mafia
- 34. Which Swedish band was responsible for the worldwide hit 'Don't You Worry Child'?
A) Europe
B) Ace of Base
C) The Hives
D) Swedish House Mafia
- 35. Who was the frontwoman of Swedish pop group Ace of Base?
A) Agnes
B) Linn Berggren
C) Janet Leon
D) Robyn
- 36. What is the title of Swedish DJ Avicii's hit song featuring Aloe Blacc?
A) Hey Brother
B) Without You
C) Levels
D) Wake Me Up
- 37. Which Swedish producer and songwriter has worked with artists like Britney Spears and Taylor Swift?
A) Alesso
B) Max Martin
C) Avicii
D) Swedish House Mafia
- 38. Swedish pop group Alcazar is known for the song 'Crying at the ______'?
A) Zoo
B) Bar
C) Discoteque
D) Beach
- 39. Which Swedish artist had a hit with the song 'Blue (Da Ba Dee)' in the late 1990s?
A) Alcazar
B) Darude
C) Eiffel 65
D) Basshunter
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