- 1. Scandinavian history encompasses the rich and diverse heritage of the Nordic region, comprising the nations of Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Iceland. The history of Scandinavia is marked by a blend of Viking conquests, trade routes, cultural exchanges, and the development of strong maritime traditions. From the seafaring raids of the Vikings to the establishment of powerful kingdoms and the spread of Christianity, Scandinavian history is characterized by a unique mix of cultural influences and historical events that have shaped the region's identity and legacy. Today, Scandinavia is known for its modern social welfare systems, innovative design, and progressive values that reflect its enduring historical roots.
Who was the first King of Norway?
A) Olaf II
B) Erik the Red
C) Harald Fairhair
D) Leif Eriksson
- 2. Who unified Denmark, Norway, and Sweden in the Kalmar Union?
A) Olaf Tryggvason
B) Gustav Vasa
C) Margaret I
D) Canute the Great
- 3. Which Scandinavian country remained neutral during both World Wars?
A) Denmark
B) Sweden
C) Finland
D) Norway
- 4. Who wrote the epic poem 'Beowulf'?
A) Snorri Sturluson
B) Egil Skallagrímsson
C) Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
D) Unknown author
- 5. Who was the founder of the Kingdom of Sweden in the 10th century?
A) Sigurd the Mighty
B) Olaf I of Sweden
C) Eric the Victorious
D) Gustav I Vasa
- 6. What major event marked the end of the Swedish Empire in the early 18th century?
A) Great Northern War
B) Seven Years' War
C) Napoleonic Wars
D) Thirty Years' War
- 7. Which Scandinavian country is known as the 'Land of a Thousand Lakes'?
A) Norway
B) Denmark
C) Sweden
D) Finland
- 8. Who became the first Christian King of Denmark?
A) Canute the Great
B) Harald Bluetooth
C) Sweyn Forkbeard
D) Gorm the Old
- 9. Which famous Norwegian explorer discovered Greenland?
A) Fridtjof Nansen
B) Erik the Red
C) Thor Heyerdahl
D) Roald Amundsen
- 10. What was the name of the mighty warship built for King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden?
A) Draken
B) Nordlys
C) Vasa
D) Dannebrog
- 11. What year did Denmark officially abolish the slave trade?
A) 1920
B) 1733
C) 1857
D) 1803
- 12. Who was the first female Prime Minister of Denmark?
A) Poul-Erik Høyer
B) Lars Løkke Rasmussen
C) Helle Thorning-Schmidt
D) Margrethe Vestager
- 13. Which Swedish king is considered the 'father of modern Sweden'?
A) Gustav Vasa
B) Gustav III
C) Charles XII
D) Charles XIV John
- 14. Where did the Viking Age begin?
A) Russia
B) England
C) Scandinavia
D) Germany
- 15. Which treaty ended the Great Northern War in 1721?
A) Treaty of Kiel
B) Treaty of Copenhagen
C) Treaty of Nystad
D) Treaty of Roskilde
- 16. Who was the first King of Sweden from the House of Bernadotte?
A) Charles XIII
B) Karl II
C) Charles XIV John
D) Gustav IV Adolf
- 17. Who was the famous Danish astronomer known for his contributions to astronomy?
A) Johannes Kepler
B) Tycho Brahe
C) Isaac Newton
D) Galileo Galilei
- 18. Who was the last ruler of the Kalmar Union?
A) Gustav I Vasa
B) Christopher III
C) Christian II
D) Margaret I
- 19. What was the capital of the Kalmar Union?
A) Helsinki
B) Oslo
C) Stockholm
D) Copenhagen
- 20. Who was the first Christian king of Sweden?
A) Olof Skötkonung
B) Eric the Victorious
C) Gustav I Vasa
D) Björn Ironside
- 21. Which Finnish architect is known for his organic modernist buildings inspired by nature?
A) Juha Leiviskä
B) Eero Saarinen
C) Elissa Aalto
D) Alvar Aalto
- 22. Who was the first king of Denmark?
A) Canute the Great
B) Gorm the Old
C) Sweyn Forkbeard
D) Harald Bluetooth
- 23. Who was the Norwegian playwright and poet who wrote 'Peer Gynt'?
A) Knut Hamsun
B) Henrik Ibsen
C) August Strindberg
D) Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson
- 24. What was the name of the 1960s Swedish pop group that achieved international success with hits like 'Dancing Queen'?
A) ABBA
B) Ace of Base
C) Roxette
D) Europe
- 25. Which country occupied Norway during World War II?
A) Russia
B) Sweden
C) Germany
D) United Kingdom
- 26. What was the name of the famous 18th-century Swedish botanist and taxonomist?
A) Carl Linnaeus
B) Niels Bohr
C) Anders Celsius
D) Alfred Nobel
- 27. In which year did the Swedish Empire reach its greatest territorial extent?
A) 1814
B) 1523
C) 1658
D) 1905
- 28. What is the capital city of Finland?
A) Copenhagen
B) Helsinki
C) Stockholm
D) Oslo
- 29. Which Swedish diplomat played a key role in saving Jews during the Holocaust?
A) Greta Thunberg
B) Raoul Wallenberg
C) Olof Palme
D) Dag Hammarskjöld
- 30. The Swedish warship 'Vasa' sank on its maiden voyage in which year?
A) 1628
B) 1805
C) 1715
D) 1571
- 31. Which Scandinavian country was the first to adopt Christianity as its official religion?
A) Iceland
B) Denmark
C) Sweden
D) Norway
- 32. Who wrote the Finnish national epic 'Kalevala'?
A) Väinö Linna
B) Zachris Topelius
C) Mika Waltari
D) Elias Lönnrot
- 33. Which Viking explorer is believed to have discovered America?
A) Leif Erikson
B) Thorvald Asvaldsson
C) Harald Bluetooth
D) Erik the Red
- 34. What was the name of the infamous 14-century pandemic that spread across Scandinavia?
A) Black Death
B) Spanish Flu
C) Yellow Fever
D) Cholera
- 35. Who is recognized as the national poet of Iceland for his contribution to Icelandic literature and independence movement?
A) Jónas Hallgrímsson
B) Hermann Hesse
C) Bjarni Herjólfsson
D) Snorri Sturluson
- 36. Who founded the city of Stockholm?
A) Cnut the Great
B) Erik the Red
C) Birger Jarl
D) Olaf II of Norway
- 37. What was the name of the union between Denmark, Norway, and Sweden from 1397 to 1523?
A) Scandinavian Pact
B) Viking Confederation
C) Norse Alliance
D) Kalmar Union
- 38. In which year did Finland declare independence from Russia?
A) 1923
B) 1939
C) 1905
D) 1917
- 39. In which year did Iceland gain independence from Denmark?
A) 1864
B) 1918
C) 1944
D) 1989
- 40. Which Scandinavian country is known as the 'Land of the Midnight Sun'?
A) Finland
B) Norway
C) Iceland
D) Sweden
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