- 1. Danish history is a rich tapestry of cultures, conflicts, and conquests. From the age of the Vikings to the modern era, Denmark has played a pivotal role in European history. The Vikings, fierce warriors and skilled seafarers, expanded their influence across Europe and beyond, leaving a lasting legacy of trade, exploration, and conquest. The medieval period saw the rise of powerful monarchs and the emergence of a strong centralized state. Denmark's strategic location in the Baltic Sea enabled it to control key trade routes and establish a prosperous maritime empire. The Reformation brought religious upheaval and political change, shaping Denmark's identity as a Protestant nation. The Napoleonic Wars and the loss of Norway in 1814 marked a period of decline for Denmark, but the country rebounded in the 19th century with industrialization and political reform. Today, Denmark is known for its progressive politics, social welfare system, and high quality of life, making it a model for other countries to emulate.
Which Viking king unified Denmark and Norway?
A) Sweyn Forkbeard
B) Harald Bluetooth
C) Gorm the Old
D) Cnut the Great
- 2. When did Denmark become a constitutional monarchy?
A) 1751
B) 1918
C) 1849
D) 1699
- 3. Who was the first female monarch of Denmark?
A) Margrethe II
B) Ingeborg of Denmark
C) Sophie Magdalene of Brandenburg-Kulmbach
D) Margrethe I
- 4. Which Danish king is known for introducing Protestantism to Denmark?
A) Christian IV
B) Christian VIII
C) Frederick IX
D) Christian III
- 5. Who wrote the fairy tales that became world-famous from Denmark?
A) Karen Blixen
B) H.C. Ørsted
C) Hans Christian Andersen
D) Søren Kierkegaard
- 6. Who was the prime minister of Denmark during World War II?
A) Thorvald Stauning
B) Erik Scavenius
C) Knud Kristensen
D) Vilhelm Buhl
- 7. When did Denmark join the European Union?
A) 2004
B) 1992
C) 1957
D) 1973
- 8. Which Danish explorer is known for founding the Greenland colony?
A) Vitus Bering
B) Leif Erikson
C) Erik the Red
D) Roald Amundsen
- 9. What city was the capital of Denmark before Copenhagen?
A) Odense
B) Helsingør
C) Aarhus
D) Roskilde
- 10. Who was the first king of Denmark?
A) Cnut the Great
B) Sweyn Forkbeard
C) Gorm the Old
D) Harald Bluetooth
- 11. In what year did the Danish colonization of the West Indies begin?
A) 1845
B) 1671
C) 1765
D) 1950
- 12. Who became the first female Prime Minister of Denmark in 2011?
A) Pia Kjærsgaard
B) Margrethe Vestager
C) Helle Thorning-Schmidt
D) Annette Vilhelmsen
- 13. Which Danish physicist won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1922?
A) Tycho Brahe
B) H.C. Ørsted
C) Niels Bohr
D) Aage Bohr
- 14. In what year did Denmark abolish slavery in the Danish West Indies?
A) 1954
B) 1920
C) 1848
D) 1760
- 15. What is the name of the oldest town in Denmark?
A) Ribe
B) Roskilde
C) Esbjerg
D) Aarhus
- 16. Which Danish architect is known for designing the Sydney Opera House?
A) Jørn Utzon
B) Arne Jacobsen
C) Henning Larsen
D) Bjarke Ingels
- 17. What style of architecture is prevalent in many Danish cities including Copenhagen?
A) Postmodern
B) Art Nouveau
C) Baroque
D) Neoclassical
- 18. What is the name of the famous Danish open-faced sandwich usually served on rye bread?
A) Rugbrød
B) Pølse med brød
C) Smørrebrød
D) Frikadeller
- 19. What is the name of the peninsula where most of Denmark is located?
A) Bornholm
B) Jutland
C) Funen
D) Zealand
- 20. Which Danish author is known for his existentialist works such as 'Fear and Trembling'?
A) Søren Kierkegaard
B) Hans Christian Andersen
C) Karen Blixen
D) Johannes Vilhelm Jensen
- 21. What is the name of the Danish flag?
A) Nordens Flag
B) Guldhornene
C) Raven Banner
D) Dannebrog
- 22. Which Danish author wrote the book 'Out of Africa'?
A) Hans Christian Andersen
B) Søren Kierkegaard
C) Isak Dinesen
D) Karen Blixen
- 23. In which year did Denmark abolish the slave trade?
A) 1873
B) 1834
C) 1815
D) 1792
- 24. What is the name of the Danish currency?
A) Norwegian krone
B) Swedish krona
C) Danish krone
D) Euro
- 25. Who was the famous astronomer and alchemist associated with the court of King Frederick II?
A) Galileo Galilei
B) Tycho Brahe
C) Nicolaus Copernicus
D) Johannes Kepler
- 26. Which event led to Denmark losing Norway in 1814?
A) The Napoleonic Wars
B) The Thirty Years' War
C) The Kalmar Union dissolution
D) The Great Northern War
- 27. Which Danish director won the Best Foreign Language Film Oscar for 'Babette's Feast'?
A) Carl Theodor Dreyer
B) Bille August
C) Gabriel Axel
D) Lars von Trier
- 28. Who is the Danish female author known for her controversial novel 'Miss Smilla's Feeling for Snow'?
A) Jens Christian Grøndahl
B) Karen Blixen
C) Helle Helle
D) Peter Høeg
- 29. What is the name of the Danish political party founded by Mogens Glistrup in 1972?
A) Liberal Alliance
B) Social Democrats
C) Conservative People's Party
D) Progress Party
- 30. In what year did the Danish government legalize same-sex registered partnerships?
A) 1989
B) 2010
C) 1995
D) 2001
- 31. Which Danish explorer is known for discovering Alaska for Russia?
A) Vitus Bering
B) William Barents
C) Erik the Red
D) Roald Amundsen
- 32. Which Danish city was known as the 'Paris of the North' in the 19th century?
A) Copenhagen
B) Odense
C) Aarhus
D) Roskilde
- 33. Which organizations is headquartered in Denmark and promotes sustainability through wind power?
A) DONG Energy
B) Novo Nordisk
C) Vestas
D) Danske Bank
- 34. Which Danish architect is known for his functionalist design and 'Ant Chair'?
A) Jørn Utzon
B) Poul Henningsen
C) Arne Jacobsen
D) Bjarke Ingels
- 35. Who designed and built the famous Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen?
A) Bertel Thorvaldsen
B) Edvard Eriksen
C) Vilhelm Dahlerup
D) Gustav Vigeland
- 36. Which Danish king signed the Treaty of Roskilde in 1658, ceding territory to Sweden?
A) Frederick IV
B) Christian IV
C) Christian V
D) Frederick III
- 37. In what year did Denmark become a founding member of NATO?
A) 1961
B) 1955
C) 1945
D) 1949
- 38. What is the name of the Danish territory between Iceland and Scotland?
A) Faroe Islands
B) Greenland
C) Åland Islands
D) Galápagos Islands
- 39. Who wrote the 16th-century Danish chronicle 'Gesta Danorum'?
A) Saxo Grammaticus
B) Adam of Bremen
C) Geoffrey of Monmouth
D) Snorri Sturluson
- 40. During which war did Denmark lose Schleswig, Holstein, and Lauenburg?
A) Great Northern War
B) First Schleswig War
C) Napoleonic Wars
D) Second Schleswig War
|