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