- 1. Danish history is a rich tapestry of cultures, conflicts, and conquests. From the age of the Vikings to the modern era, Denmark has played a pivotal role in European history. The Vikings, fierce warriors and skilled seafarers, expanded their influence across Europe and beyond, leaving a lasting legacy of trade, exploration, and conquest. The medieval period saw the rise of powerful monarchs and the emergence of a strong centralized state. Denmark's strategic location in the Baltic Sea enabled it to control key trade routes and establish a prosperous maritime empire. The Reformation brought religious upheaval and political change, shaping Denmark's identity as a Protestant nation. The Napoleonic Wars and the loss of Norway in 1814 marked a period of decline for Denmark, but the country rebounded in the 19th century with industrialization and political reform. Today, Denmark is known for its progressive politics, social welfare system, and high quality of life, making it a model for other countries to emulate.
Which Viking king unified Denmark and Norway?
A) Gorm the Old
B) Cnut the Great
C) Harald Bluetooth
D) Sweyn Forkbeard
- 2. When did Denmark become a constitutional monarchy?
A) 1699
B) 1918
C) 1849
D) 1751
- 3. Who was the first female monarch of Denmark?
A) Sophie Magdalene of Brandenburg-Kulmbach
B) Margrethe I
C) Ingeborg of Denmark
D) Margrethe II
- 4. Which Danish king is known for introducing Protestantism to Denmark?
A) Christian III
B) Christian IV
C) Frederick IX
D) Christian VIII
- 5. Who wrote the fairy tales that became world-famous from Denmark?
A) Karen Blixen
B) H.C. Ørsted
C) Hans Christian Andersen
D) Søren Kierkegaard
- 6. Who was the prime minister of Denmark during World War II?
A) Erik Scavenius
B) Vilhelm Buhl
C) Knud Kristensen
D) Thorvald Stauning
- 7. When did Denmark join the European Union?
A) 1973
B) 1992
C) 1957
D) 2004
- 8. Which Danish explorer is known for founding the Greenland colony?
A) Erik the Red
B) Leif Erikson
C) Roald Amundsen
D) Vitus Bering
- 9. What city was the capital of Denmark before Copenhagen?
A) Aarhus
B) Helsingør
C) Odense
D) Roskilde
- 10. Who was the first king of Denmark?
A) Sweyn Forkbeard
B) Harald Bluetooth
C) Gorm the Old
D) Cnut the Great
- 11. In what year did the Danish colonization of the West Indies begin?
A) 1950
B) 1845
C) 1671
D) 1765
- 12. Who became the first female Prime Minister of Denmark in 2011?
A) Annette Vilhelmsen
B) Helle Thorning-Schmidt
C) Pia Kjærsgaard
D) Margrethe Vestager
- 13. Which Danish physicist won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1922?
A) Tycho Brahe
B) Aage Bohr
C) Niels Bohr
D) H.C. Ørsted
- 14. In what year did Denmark abolish slavery in the Danish West Indies?
A) 1920
B) 1848
C) 1954
D) 1760
- 15. What is the name of the oldest town in Denmark?
A) Aarhus
B) Ribe
C) Esbjerg
D) Roskilde
- 16. Which Danish architect is known for designing the Sydney Opera House?
A) Henning Larsen
B) Arne Jacobsen
C) Bjarke Ingels
D) Jørn Utzon
- 17. What style of architecture is prevalent in many Danish cities including Copenhagen?
A) Art Nouveau
B) Neoclassical
C) Postmodern
D) Baroque
- 18. What is the name of the famous Danish open-faced sandwich usually served on rye bread?
A) Smørrebrød
B) Rugbrød
C) Pølse med brød
D) Frikadeller
- 19. What is the name of the peninsula where most of Denmark is located?
A) Jutland
B) Bornholm
C) Zealand
D) Funen
- 20. Which Danish author is known for his existentialist works such as 'Fear and Trembling'?
A) Johannes Vilhelm Jensen
B) Karen Blixen
C) Søren Kierkegaard
D) Hans Christian Andersen
- 21. What is the name of the Danish flag?
A) Nordens Flag
B) Guldhornene
C) Raven Banner
D) Dannebrog
- 22. Which Danish author wrote the book 'Out of Africa'?
A) Søren Kierkegaard
B) Karen Blixen
C) Isak Dinesen
D) Hans Christian Andersen
- 23. In which year did Denmark abolish the slave trade?
A) 1873
B) 1834
C) 1815
D) 1792
- 24. What is the name of the Danish currency?
A) Danish krone
B) Norwegian krone
C) Swedish krona
D) Euro
- 25. Who was the famous astronomer and alchemist associated with the court of King Frederick II?
A) Johannes Kepler
B) Galileo Galilei
C) Tycho Brahe
D) Nicolaus Copernicus
- 26. Which event led to Denmark losing Norway in 1814?
A) The Great Northern War
B) The Napoleonic Wars
C) The Thirty Years' War
D) The Kalmar Union dissolution
- 27. Which Danish director won the Best Foreign Language Film Oscar for 'Babette's Feast'?
A) Gabriel Axel
B) Lars von Trier
C) Bille August
D) Carl Theodor Dreyer
- 28. Who is the Danish female author known for her controversial novel 'Miss Smilla's Feeling for Snow'?
A) Karen Blixen
B) Helle Helle
C) Jens Christian Grøndahl
D) Peter Høeg
- 29. What is the name of the Danish political party founded by Mogens Glistrup in 1972?
A) Liberal Alliance
B) Conservative People's Party
C) Progress Party
D) Social Democrats
- 30. In what year did the Danish government legalize same-sex registered partnerships?
A) 1995
B) 2001
C) 1989
D) 2010
- 31. Which Danish explorer is known for discovering Alaska for Russia?
A) William Barents
B) Roald Amundsen
C) Erik the Red
D) Vitus Bering
- 32. Which Danish city was known as the 'Paris of the North' in the 19th century?
A) Aarhus
B) Copenhagen
C) Roskilde
D) Odense
- 33. Which organizations is headquartered in Denmark and promotes sustainability through wind power?
A) Vestas
B) DONG Energy
C) Novo Nordisk
D) Danske Bank
- 34. Which Danish architect is known for his functionalist design and 'Ant Chair'?
A) Arne Jacobsen
B) Poul Henningsen
C) Bjarke Ingels
D) Jørn Utzon
- 35. Who designed and built the famous Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen?
A) Gustav Vigeland
B) Vilhelm Dahlerup
C) Bertel Thorvaldsen
D) Edvard Eriksen
- 36. Which Danish king signed the Treaty of Roskilde in 1658, ceding territory to Sweden?
A) Christian IV
B) Frederick III
C) Frederick IV
D) Christian V
- 37. In what year did Denmark become a founding member of NATO?
A) 1949
B) 1961
C) 1955
D) 1945
- 38. What is the name of the Danish territory between Iceland and Scotland?
A) Greenland
B) Åland Islands
C) Faroe Islands
D) Galápagos Islands
- 39. Who wrote the 16th-century Danish chronicle 'Gesta Danorum'?
A) Saxo Grammaticus
B) Geoffrey of Monmouth
C) Adam of Bremen
D) Snorri Sturluson
- 40. During which war did Denmark lose Schleswig, Holstein, and Lauenburg?
A) First Schleswig War
B) Great Northern War
C) Second Schleswig War
D) Napoleonic Wars
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