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