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