- 1. Swedish history is known for its rich and complex tapestry of cultural, political, and social developments. From the Viking age to the modern era, Sweden has played a significant role in shaping European history. The country has witnessed the rise and fall of powerful empires, the establishment of a strong welfare state, and the promotion of gender equality and sustainability. Sweden's history is characterized by a commitment to democracy, innovation, and social progress. It has also been marked by periods of conflict and collaboration with neighboring countries. Overall, Swedish history reflects a unique blend of tradition, resilience, and forward-thinking values.
When was the Kalmar Union formed?
A) 1523
B) 1397
C) 1618
D) 1701
- 2. Who was the founder of Stockholm?
A) Emilie Flygare-Carlén
B) Alfred Nobel
C) Gustav Vasa
D) Birger Jarl
- 3. When did Sweden become a constitutional monarchy?
A) 1809
B) 1700
C) 1523
D) 1856
- 4. Which battle is known as one of the greatest defeats in Swedish history?
A) Battle of Leipzig
B) Battle of Poltava
C) Battle of Lund
D) Battle of Narva
- 5. What treaty ended the Great Northern War?
A) Treaty of Nystad
B) Peace of Westphalia
C) Treaty of Roskilde
D) Treaty of Kiel
- 6. What year did Sweden join the European Union?
A) 1995
B) 2020
C) 2000
D) 1973
- 7. Who is often considered the father of modern Stockholm?
A) Johan III
B) Gustav I
C) Charles XI
D) Gustav IV Adolph
- 8. What year was Greta Thunberg born?
A) 1999
B) 1987
C) 2003
D) 2006
- 9. Who was the leader of Sweden during World War II?
A) Stefan Löfven
B) Per Albin Hansson
C) Olof Palme
D) Carl Bildt
- 10. Which Swedish king was assassinated in 1792?
A) Gustav III
B) Gustav II Adolf
C) Gustav IV Adolf
D) Gustav V
- 11. Which Swedish city was founded by Birger Jarl in 1252?
A) Stockholm
B) Malmö
C) Gothenburg
D) Uppsala
- 12. What is the name of the Swedish traditional midsummer celebration?
A) Fettisdagen
B) Valborgsmässoafton
C) Lucia
D) Midsommar
- 13. Who was the first woman to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1909?
A) Vilhelm Moberg
B) Astrid Lindgren
C) Karin Boye
D) Selma Lagerlöf
- 14. Which Swedish inventor is credited with inventing the safety match?
A) Alfred Nobel
B) Alexander L. Wetterlund
C) Johan Edvard Lundström
D) Gustaf Erik Pasch
- 15. When was the Battle of Lützen fought?
A) 1815
B) 1743
C) 1709
D) 1632
- 16. Who was the first Swedish astronaut in space?
A) Anna Fisher
B) Scott Kelly
C) Christer Fuglesang
D) Yuri Gagarin
- 17. In which year did the princess Victoria marry Prince Daniel?
A) 1995
B) 2005
C) 2015
D) 2010
- 18. Who is known as the 'Swedish nightingale'?
A) Jenny Lind
B) Sarah Dawn Finer
C) Zara Larsson
D) Robyn
- 19. Which Swedish scientist is known as the 'father of modern taxonomy'?
A) Anders Celsius
B) Alfred Nobel
C) Carl Linnaeus
D) Svante Arrhenius
- 20. What was the name of the Swedish diplomat who saved thousands of Jews during WWII?
A) Kofi Annan
B) Olof Palme
C) Dag Hammarskjöld
D) Raoul Wallenberg
- 21. In what year did the Swedish Academy start awarding the Nobel Prize in Literature?
A) 1901
B) 1950
C) 1800
D) 1925
- 22. What is the name of the Swedish traditional crayfish party celebrated in August?
A) Julbord
B) Kräftskiva
C) Semla fest
D) Midsommar
- 23. During which century did Sweden become a major European power?
A) 16th century
B) 18th century
C) 17th century
D) 19th century
- 24. What is the name of the Swedish traditional Christmas drink similar to mulled wine?
A) Julmust
B) Aquavit
C) Punsch
D) Glögg
- 25. Which Swedish author is known for creating the character Lisbeth Salander in 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' series?
A) Stieg Larsson
B) Henning Mankell
C) Astrid Lindgren
D) Camilla Läckberg
- 26. Who was the Swedish singer who won the Eurovision Song Contest in 2015 with the song 'Heroes'?
A) Eric Saade
B) Måns Zelmerlöw
C) Loreen
D) Charlotte Perrelli
- 27. Who was the founder of the Swedish Empire in the 17th century?
A) Eric the Victorious
B) Gustavus Adolphus
C) Charles XII
D) Gustav Vasa
- 28. What was the name of the Swedish warship that sank in 1628 and was salvaged in the 20th century?
A) Gripen
B) Östindiefararen
C) Vasa
D) Götheborg
- 29. Which Swedish actress won an Academy Award for her role in the movie 'The Danish Girl'?
A) Anita Ekberg
B) Greta Garbo
C) Alicia Vikander
D) Ingrid Bergman
- 30. What is the official currency of Sweden?
A) Danish Krone
B) Euro
C) Norwegian Krone
D) Swedish Krona
- 31. Which Swedish engineer and inventor is best known for inventing the Celsius temperature scale?
A) Anders Celsius
B) Carl Linnaeus
C) Alfred Nobel
D) Gustaf Dalén
- 32. Which Swedish scientist is known for discovering the greenhouse effect?
A) Svante Arrhenius
B) Johan Axel Munthe
C) Jöns Jacob Berzelius
D) Nils Gustaf Dalén
- 33. Who was the first female Prime Minister of Sweden?
A) Ingvar Carlsson
B) Göran Persson
C) Fredrik Reinfeldt
D) Anna Kinberg Batra
- 34. Who is Sweden's largest trading partner?
A) Denmark
B) Finland
C) Germany
D) Norway
- 35. Which war saw the end of Sweden's status as a great power in the early 18th century?
A) Great Northern War
B) Thirty Years' War
C) Seven Years' War
D) Napoleonic Wars
- 36. Which Swedish inventor is known for inventing dynamite?
A) Niklas Zennström
B) Carl Munters
C) Gustaf Dalen
D) Alfred Nobel
- 37. Which Swedish author is best known for creating the Pippi Longstocking books?
A) Henning Mankell
B) Astrid Lindgren
C) Selma Lagerlöf
D) August Strindberg
- 38. What is the most famous outdoor museum in Sweden called?
A) Gripsholm Castle
B) Vasamuseet
C) Skansen
D) Drottningholm Palace
- 39. What is the name of the Swedish parliament?
A) Althing
B) Diet
C) Riksdag
D) Duma
- 40. Who was the first female in the world to be elected head of state in parliamentary elections?
A) Princess Madeleine
B) Queen Christina
C) Kerstin Hesselgren
D) Margaret I of Denmark
- 41. Which Swedish pop group won the Eurovision Song Contest in 1974 with the song 'Waterloo'?
A) Ace of Base
B) ABBA
C) Roxette
D) The Cardigans
- 42. 'Lucia', a Swedish tradition celebrated on December 13th, is associated with which event?
A) Halloween
B) Easter
C) Winter solstice
D) Midsummer
- 43. Who was the prominent Swedish diplomat and former Secretary-General of the United Nations?
A) Dag Hammarskjöld
B) Boutros Boutros-Ghali
C) Folke Bernadotte
D) Ban Ki-moon
- 44. Which Swedish car manufacturer is known for its safety innovations?
A) Saab
B) Polestar
C) Volvo
D) Koenigsegg
- 45. Which Swedish author and playwright wrote 'Miss Julie' in 1888?
A) Moa Martinson
B) Selma Lagerlöf
C) Henrik Ibsen
D) August Strindberg
- 46. In which year did Sweden adopt the Gregorian calendar?
A) 1700
B) 1850
C) 1753
D) 1800
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