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