- 1. In which country is the city of Roskilde located?
A) Sweden
B) Norway
C) Denmark
D) Germany
- 2. What is the most famous event that takes place annually in Roskilde?
A) Roskilde Marathon
B) Roskilde Food Expo
C) Roskilde Festival
D) Roskilde Antique Fair
- 3. Which century saw the founding of Roskilde?
A) 10th century
B) 15th century
C) 18th century
D) 12th century
- 4. What famous landmark in Roskilde is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
A) Roskilde Castle
B) Roskilde Harbor
C) Roskilde Windmill
D) Roskilde Cathedral
- 5. What is the traditional color associated with Roskilde Festival?
A) Green
B) Blue
C) Orange
D) Pink
- 6. Which body of water is Roskilde situated near?
A) Roskilde Fjord
B) Baltic Sea
C) North Sea
D) Kattegat
- 7. What industry has historically thrived in Roskilde due to its maritime location?
A) Fishing
B) Mineral extraction
C) Shipbuilding
D) Textile manufacturing
- 8. Roskilde was once the capital of which historical region?
A) Zealand
B) Jutland
C) Lolland
D) Funen
- 9. What type of museum can be visited in Roskilde that showcases the maritime history of Denmark?
A) History Museum
B) Art Museum
C) Science Museum
D) Viking Ship Museum
- 10. In what year did the first Roskilde Festival take place?
A) 2000
B) 1971
C) 1985
D) 1960
- 11. Which king of Denmark played a significant role in the history of Roskilde?
A) Harald Bluetooth
B) Valdemar IV
C) Christian IV
D) Frederick II
- 12. When did the tragic accident occur during Roskilde Festival that led to major changes in safety measures?
A) 2010
B) 1985
C) 2000
D) 1995
- 13. What is the name of the annual race that takes place in Roskilde and attracts runners from around the world?
A) Roskilde Half Marathon
B) Roskilde Sprint Challenge
C) Roskilde Endurance Run
D) Roskilde Fun Run
- 14. Roskilde University offers programs in which fields?
A) Social sciences and natural sciences
B) Agriculture and farming
C) Fine arts and music
D) Engineering and technology
- 15. What is the traditional food associated with Roskilde?
A) Lamb Stew
B) Roast Pork
C) Smoked Salmon
D) Pickled Herring
- 16. Which of these is a popular outdoor activity in Roskilde due to its natural surroundings?
A) Hiking
B) Skiing
C) Surfing
D) Parasailing
- 17. Which university is located in Roskilde and focuses on innovative interdisciplinary research?
A) Roskilde University
B) Copenhagen Business School
C) Aarhus University
D) Technical University of Denmark
- 18. Which famous author wrote about Roskilde in his travelogue in the 19th century?
A) Isak Dinesen
B) Karen Blixen
C) Søren Kierkegaard
D) Hans Christian Andersen
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