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