- 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) Harald Fairhair
B) Olaf II
C) Haakon IV
D) Hakon the Good
- 2. When did the union between Norway and Denmark end?
A) 1523
B) 1397
C) 1905
D) 1814
- 3. Who wrote the Norwegian play 'Peer Gynt'?
A) Henrik Ibsen
B) Knut Hamsun
C) Sigrid Undset
D) Bjornstjerne Bjornson
- 4. What is the traditional Norwegian costume called?
A) Lusekofte
B) Nisselue
C) Bunad
D) Husfliden
- 5. Where is the Viking Ship Museum located in Norway?
A) Oslo
B) Trondheim
C) Bergen
D) Stavanger
- 6. Who was the first female Prime Minister of Norway?
A) Kjell Magne Bondevik
B) Erna Solberg
C) Gro Harlem Brundtland
D) Jens Stoltenberg
- 7. Which Norwegian artist painted 'The Scream'?
A) Harriet Backer
B) Frits Thaulow
C) Marius Eriksen
D) Edvard Munch
- 8. What is the oldest city in Norway?
A) Tønsberg
B) Bergen
C) Trondheim
D) Oslo
- 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) Galdhøpiggen
B) Gaustatoppen
C) Jotunheimen
D) Kebnekaise
- 11. Who founded the city of Bergen in 1070?
A) Magnus the Good
B) Haakon IV
C) Harald Hardrada
D) Olav Kyrre
- 12. Which treaty marked the end of the Kalmar Union between Denmark, Norway, and Sweden?
A) Treaty of Lübeck
B) Treaty of Kiel
C) Treaty of Brömsebro
D) Treaty of Versailles
- 13. Which famous Norwegian playwright won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1928?
A) Jon Fosse
B) Sigrid Undset
C) Bjornstjerne Bjornson
D) Henrik Ibsen
- 14. What is the traditional Norwegian bread made from barley and oats called?
A) Knekkebrød
B) Surdeigsbrød
C) Lefse
D) Flatbrød
- 15. Which famous composer was Norwegian?
A) Jean Sibelius
B) Edvard Grieg
C) Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
D) Antonín Dvořák
- 16. Which event is celebrated on May 17th in Norway?
A) Victory Day
B) Independence Day
C) Constitution Day
D) National Day
- 17. What is the traditional Norwegian alcoholic beverage distilled from potatoes?
A) Lutefisk
B) Glogg
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) Harald Hardrada
B) Leif Erikson
C) Magnus the Good
D) Olaf Tryggvason
- 21. Which Norwegian architect designed the Oslo Opera House?
A) Arne Jacobsen
B) Snøhetta
C) Erik Gunnar Asplund
D) Henning Larsen
- 22. Who was the first king of Norway from the House of Oldenburg?
A) Olav V
B) Christian I
C) Haakon VII
D) Harald V
- 23. Which famous Viking was the first ruler of Normandy in France?
A) Leif Erikson
B) Erik the Red
C) Harald Bluetooth
D) Rollo
- 24. Which Norwegian actress won an Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in 'The Danish Girl'?
A) Marianne Ødegård
B) Ingrid Bolsø Berdal
C) Alicia Vikander
D) Julia Bache-Wiig
- 25. What is the traditional Norwegian dish consisting of dried cod?
A) Lutefisk
B) Fårikål
C) Pinnekjøtt
D) Rakfisk
- 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) Einar Gerhardsen
B) Max Manus
C) Thor Heyerdahl
D) Quisling
- 28. Who was the first Norwegian Nobel laureate?
A) Henrik Ibsen
B) Knut Hamsun
C) Sigrid Undset
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) Rondane
C) Hardangervidda
D) Dovrefjell
- 30. When did Norway become a part of the Kalmar Union?
A) 1397
B) 1648
C) 1066
D) 1520
- 31. Who composed the music for the Norwegian national anthem?
A) Johan Svendsen
B) Rikard Nordraak
C) Edvard Grieg
D) Ludvig Mathias Lindeman
- 32. What is the name of the indigenous people of northern Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia?
A) Inuit
B) Lapps
C) Sami
D) Eskimos
- 33. What is the name of the ancient poetic form in Old Norse literature?
A) Lay
B) Edda
C) Sagas
D) Rune
- 34. Which Norwegian chess player became the World Chess Champion in 2013?
A) Jon Ludvig Hammer
B) Simen Agdestein
C) Leif Erland Johannessen
D) Magnus Carlsen
- 35. What event occurred in Norway on 9 April 1940?
A) German invasion
B) Constitution adopted
C) Declaration of independence
D) Discovery of oil
- 36. Which famous Norwegian explorer discovered Greenland?
A) Roald Amundsen
B) Erik the Red
C) Leif Erikson
D) Fridtjof Nansen
- 37. 'Bunad' refers to traditional Norwegian what?
A) Festivals
B) Costumes
C) Food
D) Folk music
- 38. When was the Black Death epidemic in Norway?
A) 1483
B) 1720-1721
C) 1349-1350
D) 1832
- 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) Bergen Snow Festival
B) Lillehammer Winter Games
C) Oslo Winter Sports Week
D) Holmenkollen Ski Festival
- 41. Which famous Norwegian had the nickname 'The Father of Skiing'?
A) Birkebeiner
B) Ole Einar Bjørndalen
C) Halling-Koch
D) Sondre Norheim
- 42. What is the name of the traditional wooden stave churches found in Norway?
A) Fjellkirke
B) Domkirke
C) Stavkirke
D) Klosterkirke
- 43. Which member of the Norwegian royal family is known for working as a model?
A) Princess Märtha Louise
B) Crown Princess Mette-Marit
C) King Harald V
D) Crown Prince Haakon
- 44. What is the name of the traditional Norwegian dish made from mashed potatoes and turnips?
A) Raspeball
B) Fårikål
C) Lutefisk
D) Kjøttkaker
- 45. Which Norwegian band achieved international fame with their hit song 'Take On Me'?
A) Röyksopp
B) Kings of Convenience
C) A-ha
D) Sondre Lerche
- 46. Which Norwegian city is known as the 'Northern Light Capital of Norway'?
A) Bodø
B) Stavanger
C) Ålesund
D) Tromsø
- 47. Which event took place in Oslo in 1952 and helped boost Norway's international profile?
A) Eurovision Song Contest
B) Winter Olympics
C) NATO Summit
D) World Expo
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