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