- 1. Scandinavian history encompasses the rich and diverse heritage of the Nordic region, comprising the nations of Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Iceland. The history of Scandinavia is marked by a blend of Viking conquests, trade routes, cultural exchanges, and the development of strong maritime traditions. From the seafaring raids of the Vikings to the establishment of powerful kingdoms and the spread of Christianity, Scandinavian history is characterized by a unique mix of cultural influences and historical events that have shaped the region's identity and legacy. Today, Scandinavia is known for its modern social welfare systems, innovative design, and progressive values that reflect its enduring historical roots.
Who was the first King of Norway?
A) Leif Eriksson
B) Olaf II
C) Erik the Red
D) Harald Fairhair
- 2. Who unified Denmark, Norway, and Sweden in the Kalmar Union?
A) Margaret I
B) Canute the Great
C) Olaf Tryggvason
D) Gustav Vasa
- 3. Which Scandinavian country remained neutral during both World Wars?
A) Denmark
B) Sweden
C) Finland
D) Norway
- 4. Who wrote the epic poem 'Beowulf'?
A) Egil Skallagrímsson
B) Unknown author
C) Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
D) Snorri Sturluson
- 5. Who was the founder of the Kingdom of Sweden in the 10th century?
A) Eric the Victorious
B) Gustav I Vasa
C) Olaf I of Sweden
D) Sigurd the Mighty
- 6. What major event marked the end of the Swedish Empire in the early 18th century?
A) Great Northern War
B) Thirty Years' War
C) Napoleonic Wars
D) Seven Years' War
- 7. Which Scandinavian country is known as the 'Land of a Thousand Lakes'?
A) Denmark
B) Sweden
C) Finland
D) Norway
- 8. Who became the first Christian King of Denmark?
A) Sweyn Forkbeard
B) Canute the Great
C) Harald Bluetooth
D) Gorm the Old
- 9. Which famous Norwegian explorer discovered Greenland?
A) Roald Amundsen
B) Fridtjof Nansen
C) Erik the Red
D) Thor Heyerdahl
- 10. What was the name of the mighty warship built for King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden?
A) Vasa
B) Draken
C) Dannebrog
D) Nordlys
- 11. What year did Denmark officially abolish the slave trade?
A) 1857
B) 1803
C) 1733
D) 1920
- 12. Who was the first female Prime Minister of Denmark?
A) Poul-Erik Høyer
B) Margrethe Vestager
C) Lars Løkke Rasmussen
D) Helle Thorning-Schmidt
- 13. Which Swedish king is considered the 'father of modern Sweden'?
A) Gustav Vasa
B) Charles XII
C) Charles XIV John
D) Gustav III
- 14. Where did the Viking Age begin?
A) Germany
B) Russia
C) Scandinavia
D) England
- 15. Which treaty ended the Great Northern War in 1721?
A) Treaty of Roskilde
B) Treaty of Copenhagen
C) Treaty of Kiel
D) Treaty of Nystad
- 16. Who was the first King of Sweden from the House of Bernadotte?
A) Charles XIV John
B) Karl II
C) Gustav IV Adolf
D) Charles XIII
- 17. Who was the famous Danish astronomer known for his contributions to astronomy?
A) Isaac Newton
B) Galileo Galilei
C) Tycho Brahe
D) Johannes Kepler
- 18. Who was the last ruler of the Kalmar Union?
A) Christopher III
B) Christian II
C) Margaret I
D) Gustav I Vasa
- 19. What was the capital of the Kalmar Union?
A) Copenhagen
B) Oslo
C) Stockholm
D) Helsinki
- 20. Who was the first Christian king of Sweden?
A) Björn Ironside
B) Olof Skötkonung
C) Eric the Victorious
D) Gustav I Vasa
- 21. Which Finnish architect is known for his organic modernist buildings inspired by nature?
A) Juha Leiviskä
B) Elissa Aalto
C) Alvar Aalto
D) Eero Saarinen
- 22. Who was the first king of Denmark?
A) Canute the Great
B) Gorm the Old
C) Harald Bluetooth
D) Sweyn Forkbeard
- 23. Who was the Norwegian playwright and poet who wrote 'Peer Gynt'?
A) Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson
B) August Strindberg
C) Knut Hamsun
D) Henrik Ibsen
- 24. What was the name of the 1960s Swedish pop group that achieved international success with hits like 'Dancing Queen'?
A) Roxette
B) Europe
C) Ace of Base
D) ABBA
- 25. Which country occupied Norway during World War II?
A) Germany
B) Russia
C) Sweden
D) United Kingdom
- 26. What was the name of the famous 18th-century Swedish botanist and taxonomist?
A) Alfred Nobel
B) Anders Celsius
C) Niels Bohr
D) Carl Linnaeus
- 27. In which year did the Swedish Empire reach its greatest territorial extent?
A) 1658
B) 1905
C) 1523
D) 1814
- 28. What is the capital city of Finland?
A) Stockholm
B) Helsinki
C) Oslo
D) Copenhagen
- 29. Which Swedish diplomat played a key role in saving Jews during the Holocaust?
A) Greta Thunberg
B) Olof Palme
C) Raoul Wallenberg
D) Dag Hammarskjöld
- 30. The Swedish warship 'Vasa' sank on its maiden voyage in which year?
A) 1628
B) 1715
C) 1805
D) 1571
- 31. Which Scandinavian country was the first to adopt Christianity as its official religion?
A) Sweden
B) Denmark
C) Iceland
D) Norway
- 32. Who wrote the Finnish national epic 'Kalevala'?
A) Elias Lönnrot
B) Zachris Topelius
C) Mika Waltari
D) Väinö Linna
- 33. Which Viking explorer is believed to have discovered America?
A) Harald Bluetooth
B) Thorvald Asvaldsson
C) Erik the Red
D) Leif Erikson
- 34. What was the name of the infamous 14-century pandemic that spread across Scandinavia?
A) Yellow Fever
B) Spanish Flu
C) Black Death
D) Cholera
- 35. Who is recognized as the national poet of Iceland for his contribution to Icelandic literature and independence movement?
A) Hermann Hesse
B) Jónas Hallgrímsson
C) Bjarni Herjólfsson
D) Snorri Sturluson
- 36. Who founded the city of Stockholm?
A) Cnut the Great
B) Olaf II of Norway
C) Erik the Red
D) Birger Jarl
- 37. What was the name of the union between Denmark, Norway, and Sweden from 1397 to 1523?
A) Viking Confederation
B) Norse Alliance
C) Kalmar Union
D) Scandinavian Pact
- 38. In which year did Finland declare independence from Russia?
A) 1939
B) 1923
C) 1917
D) 1905
- 39. In which year did Iceland gain independence from Denmark?
A) 1944
B) 1864
C) 1989
D) 1918
- 40. Which Scandinavian country is known as the 'Land of the Midnight Sun'?
A) Finland
B) Iceland
C) Norway
D) Sweden
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