- 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) Roxette
B) Ace of Base
C) ABBA
D) The Cardigans
- 2. What does ABBA stand for?
A) Amazing Band Beats Audience
B) Agnetha, Björn, Benny, Anni-Frid
C) A Bunch of Bad Artists
D) All Because of Best Albums
- 3. In which year did ABBA win the Eurovision Song Contest with 'Waterloo'?
A) 1972
B) 1974
C) 1980
D) 1982
- 4. How many studio albums did ABBA release during their career?
A) 8
B) 10
C) 6
D) 12
- 5. What was the title of ABBA's final album before they disbanded?
A) The Visitors
B) Super Trouper
C) Voulez-Vous
D) Arrival
- 6. Which ABBA song was included in the soundtrack of the film 'Mamma Mia!'?
A) Dancing Queen
B) Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)
C) Waterloo
D) Money, Money, Money
- 7. Which Swedish pop duo had a hit with 'The Look' in 1989?
A) The Hives
B) The Cardigans
C) Ace of Base
D) Roxette
- 8. Who is the lead singer of Roxette?
A) Agnes Carlsson
B) Robyn
C) Per Gessle
D) Marie Fredriksson
- 9. What is the hometown of The Cardigans?
A) Stockholm
B) Malmö
C) Jönköping
D) Gothenburg
- 10. Who is the lead singer of The Cardigans?
A) Magnus Sveningsson
B) Nina Persson
C) Bengt Lagerberg
D) Peter Svensson
- 11. 'Lovefool' by The Cardigans was featured in the soundtrack of which film?
A) Titanic
B) The Wedding Singer
C) Clueless
D) Romeo + Juliet
- 12. Which Swedish band released the hit single 'All That She Wants'?
A) The Cardigans
B) ABBA
C) Roxette
D) Ace of Base
- 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) Crash! Boom! Bang!
C) Joyride
D) Look Sharp!
- 15. Which Swedish singer-songwriter is known for hits like 'With Every Heartbeat' and 'Dancing On My Own'?
A) Robyn
B) Lykke Li
C) Tove Lo
D) Zara Larsson
- 16. Which Swedish artist won the Eurovision Song Contest in 2012?
A) Loreen
B) Ace Wilder
C) Frans
D) Robin Stjernberg
- 17. What is the title of the song by ABBA that references Napoleon Bonaparte in its lyrics?
A) Dancing Queen
B) Fernando
C) Money, Money, Money
D) Waterloo
- 18. Which Swedish singer represented Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2015 with the song 'Heroes'?
A) Sanna Nielsen
B) Måns Zelmerlöw
C) Eric Saade
D) Loreen
- 19. ABBA was a famous pop group from which country?
A) Sweden
B) Denmark
C) Finland
D) Norway
- 20. What is the title of Loreen's winning Eurovision Song?
A) Euphoria
B) Heroes
C) Satellite
D) Fly on the Wings of Love
- 21. What was the title of ABBA's first album released in 1973?
A) ABBA
B) Arrival
C) Waterloo
D) Ring Ring
- 22. Which Swedish singer is known for the song 'Can't Feel My Face'?
A) Robyn
B) Lykke Li
C) The Weeknd
D) Tove Lo
- 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) Tove Lo
B) Zara Larsson
C) Robyn
D) Lykke Li
- 25. Which Swedish artist released the hit single 'Lush Life' in 2015?
A) Tove Lo
B) Astrid S
C) Tove Styrke
D) Zara Larsson
- 26. Which Swedish singer had a worldwide hit with the song 'I Follow Rivers'?
A) Lykke Li
B) Zara Larsson
C) Tove Lo
D) Robyn
- 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) Does Your Mother Know
C) Money, Money, Money
D) Mamma Mia
- 28. What streaming platform was founded by Swedish entrepreneurs Daniel Ek and Martin Lorentzon?
A) Tidal
B) Deezer
C) Spotify
D) Apple Music
- 29. Who collaborated with Swedish DJ Avicii on the song 'Wake Me Up'?
A) Aloe Blacc
B) Chris Brown
C) Adam Lambert
D) Pitbull
- 30. What is the real name of Swedish DJ and producer Avicii?
A) Anton Svensson
B) Tim Bergling
C) Timothee Olsson
D) Erik Johansson
- 31. In which year did ABBA officially disband?
A) 1990
B) 1979
C) 1985
D) 1982
- 32. Which Swedish duo achieved international success with their song 'I Love It' featuring Charli XCX?
A) Salem Al Fakir and Vincent Pontare
B) Teddybears STHLM
C) Galantis
D) Icona Pop
- 33. What is the real name of the Swedish DJ and producer known for hits like 'Wake Me Up'?
A) Swedish House Mafia
B) Alesso
C) Avicii
D) Kygo
- 34. Which Swedish band was responsible for the worldwide hit 'Don't You Worry Child'?
A) The Hives
B) Europe
C) Ace of Base
D) Swedish House Mafia
- 35. Who was the frontwoman of Swedish pop group Ace of Base?
A) Robyn
B) Janet Leon
C) Linn Berggren
D) Agnes
- 36. What is the title of Swedish DJ Avicii's hit song featuring Aloe Blacc?
A) Levels
B) Without You
C) Wake Me Up
D) Hey Brother
- 37. Which Swedish producer and songwriter has worked with artists like Britney Spears and Taylor Swift?
A) Avicii
B) Alesso
C) Swedish House Mafia
D) Max Martin
- 38. Swedish pop group Alcazar is known for the song 'Crying at the ______'?
A) Discoteque
B) Bar
C) Beach
D) Zoo
- 39. Which Swedish artist had a hit with the song 'Blue (Da Ba Dee)' in the late 1990s?
A) Eiffel 65
B) Alcazar
C) Basshunter
D) Darude
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