- 1. Norwegian history dates back to the Vikings who were the first known settlers of the region. Norway eventually became a unified kingdom in the 9th century under King Harald Fairhair. Throughout the centuries, Norway has experienced periods of prosperity and turmoil, including the union with Denmark and later with Sweden. Norway gained independence in 1905 and has since developed into a modern and prosperous nation known for its stunning natural landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and commitment to social welfare. The country played a significant role in World War II and became a founding member of the United Nations. Today, Norway is a thriving democracy with a strong economy, high standard of living, and active involvement in global affairs.
Who was the first King of Norway?
A) Olaf II
B) Hakon the Good
C) Haakon IV
D) Harald Fairhair
- 2. When did the union between Norway and Denmark end?
A) 1814
B) 1397
C) 1523
D) 1905
- 3. Who wrote the Norwegian play 'Peer Gynt'?
A) Sigrid Undset
B) Bjornstjerne Bjornson
C) Henrik Ibsen
D) Knut Hamsun
- 4. What is the traditional Norwegian costume called?
A) Nisselue
B) Husfliden
C) Bunad
D) Lusekofte
- 5. Where is the Viking Ship Museum located in Norway?
A) Trondheim
B) Oslo
C) Bergen
D) Stavanger
- 6. Who was the first female Prime Minister of Norway?
A) Jens Stoltenberg
B) Erna Solberg
C) Kjell Magne Bondevik
D) Gro Harlem Brundtland
- 7. Which Norwegian artist painted 'The Scream'?
A) Edvard Munch
B) Marius Eriksen
C) Frits Thaulow
D) Harriet Backer
- 8. What is the oldest city in Norway?
A) Bergen
B) Tønsberg
C) Oslo
D) Trondheim
- 9. Which Norwegian explorer was the first to reach the South Pole?
A) Thor Heyerdahl
B) Fridtjof Nansen
C) Leif Erikson
D) Roald Amundsen
- 10. What is the highest mountain in Norway?
A) Gaustatoppen
B) Kebnekaise
C) Jotunheimen
D) Galdhøpiggen
- 11. Who founded the city of Bergen in 1070?
A) Olav Kyrre
B) Harald Hardrada
C) Magnus the Good
D) Haakon IV
- 12. Which treaty marked the end of the Kalmar Union between Denmark, Norway, and Sweden?
A) Treaty of Brömsebro
B) Treaty of Lübeck
C) Treaty of Kiel
D) Treaty of Versailles
- 13. Which famous Norwegian playwright won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1928?
A) Jon Fosse
B) Henrik Ibsen
C) Bjornstjerne Bjornson
D) Sigrid Undset
- 14. What is the traditional Norwegian bread made from barley and oats called?
A) Flatbrød
B) Knekkebrød
C) Surdeigsbrød
D) Lefse
- 15. Which famous composer was Norwegian?
A) Edvard Grieg
B) Antonín Dvořák
C) Jean Sibelius
D) Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
- 16. Which event is celebrated on May 17th in Norway?
A) Independence Day
B) Victory Day
C) National Day
D) Constitution Day
- 17. What is the traditional Norwegian alcoholic beverage distilled from potatoes?
A) Glogg
B) Lutefisk
C) Karsk
D) Aquavit
- 18. Which Norwegian explorer sailed the Kon-Tiki raft across the Pacific Ocean?
A) Roald Amundsen
B) Leif Erikson
C) Thor Heyerdahl
D) Fridtjof Nansen
- 19. In Norwegian mythology, what is the name of the end of the world?
A) Valhalla
B) Fimbulwinter
C) Ragnarok
D) Yggdrasil
- 20. Which famous Norseman is known for leading the first European expedition to North America?
A) Leif Erikson
B) Magnus the Good
C) Harald Hardrada
D) Olaf Tryggvason
- 21. Which Norwegian architect designed the Oslo Opera House?
A) Snøhetta
B) Erik Gunnar Asplund
C) Henning Larsen
D) Arne Jacobsen
- 22. Who was the first king of Norway from the House of Oldenburg?
A) Harald V
B) Olav V
C) Christian I
D) Haakon VII
- 23. Which famous Viking was the first ruler of Normandy in France?
A) Leif Erikson
B) Rollo
C) Harald Bluetooth
D) Erik the Red
- 24. Which Norwegian actress won an Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in 'The Danish Girl'?
A) Alicia Vikander
B) Marianne Ødegård
C) Julia Bache-Wiig
D) Ingrid Bolsø Berdal
- 25. What is the traditional Norwegian dish consisting of dried cod?
A) Fårikål
B) Pinnekjøtt
C) Rakfisk
D) Lutefisk
- 26. When did Norway gain full independence from Sweden?
A) 1917
B) 1945
C) 1814
D) 1905
- 27. Which leader of the Norwegian resistance during World War II was executed by the Nazis?
A) Quisling
B) Thor Heyerdahl
C) Max Manus
D) Einar Gerhardsen
- 28. Who was the first Norwegian Nobel laureate?
A) Sigrid Undset
B) Knut Hamsun
C) Henrik Ibsen
D) Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson
- 29. What is the name of the national park that is home to some of Norway's highest mountains?
A) Jotunheimen
B) Dovrefjell
C) Rondane
D) Hardangervidda
- 30. When did Norway become a part of the Kalmar Union?
A) 1648
B) 1397
C) 1066
D) 1520
- 31. Who composed the music for the Norwegian national anthem?
A) Rikard Nordraak
B) Johan Svendsen
C) Ludvig Mathias Lindeman
D) Edvard Grieg
- 32. What is the name of the indigenous people of northern Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia?
A) Sami
B) Eskimos
C) Lapps
D) Inuit
- 33. What is the name of the ancient poetic form in Old Norse literature?
A) Lay
B) Sagas
C) Edda
D) Rune
- 34. Which Norwegian chess player became the World Chess Champion in 2013?
A) Magnus Carlsen
B) Jon Ludvig Hammer
C) Simen Agdestein
D) Leif Erland Johannessen
- 35. What event occurred in Norway on 9 April 1940?
A) Discovery of oil
B) Constitution adopted
C) Declaration of independence
D) German invasion
- 36. Which famous Norwegian explorer discovered Greenland?
A) Erik the Red
B) Leif Erikson
C) Fridtjof Nansen
D) Roald Amundsen
- 37. 'Bunad' refers to traditional Norwegian what?
A) Costumes
B) Folk music
C) Food
D) Festivals
- 38. When was the Black Death epidemic in Norway?
A) 1349-1350
B) 1483
C) 1832
D) 1720-1721
- 39. What is the term used to describe the form of government in Norway?
A) Republic
B) Dictatorship
C) Constitutional monarchy
D) Absolute monarchy
- 40. What is the name of the winter sports festival held annually in Holmenkollen, Norway?
A) Holmenkollen Ski Festival
B) Bergen Snow Festival
C) Oslo Winter Sports Week
D) Lillehammer Winter Games
- 41. Which famous Norwegian had the nickname 'The Father of Skiing'?
A) Ole Einar Bjørndalen
B) Halling-Koch
C) Sondre Norheim
D) Birkebeiner
- 42. What is the name of the traditional wooden stave churches found in Norway?
A) Klosterkirke
B) Stavkirke
C) Domkirke
D) Fjellkirke
- 43. Which member of the Norwegian royal family is known for working as a model?
A) Crown Princess Mette-Marit
B) Crown Prince Haakon
C) King Harald V
D) Princess Märtha Louise
- 44. What is the name of the traditional Norwegian dish made from mashed potatoes and turnips?
A) Fårikål
B) Lutefisk
C) Kjøttkaker
D) Raspeball
- 45. Which Norwegian band achieved international fame with their hit song 'Take On Me'?
A) A-ha
B) Sondre Lerche
C) Röyksopp
D) Kings of Convenience
- 46. Which Norwegian city is known as the 'Northern Light Capital of Norway'?
A) Bodø
B) Tromsø
C) Ålesund
D) Stavanger
- 47. Which event took place in Oslo in 1952 and helped boost Norway's international profile?
A) Eurovision Song Contest
B) NATO Summit
C) Winter Olympics
D) World Expo
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