- 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) Harald Fairhair
B) Hakon the Good
C) Olaf II
D) Haakon IV
- 2. When did the union between Norway and Denmark end?
A) 1397
B) 1814
C) 1523
D) 1905
- 3. Who wrote the Norwegian play 'Peer Gynt'?
A) Henrik Ibsen
B) Sigrid Undset
C) Knut Hamsun
D) Bjornstjerne Bjornson
- 4. What is the traditional Norwegian costume called?
A) Lusekofte
B) Husfliden
C) Nisselue
D) Bunad
- 5. Where is the Viking Ship Museum located in Norway?
A) Bergen
B) Oslo
C) Trondheim
D) Stavanger
- 6. Who was the first female Prime Minister of Norway?
A) Kjell Magne Bondevik
B) Gro Harlem Brundtland
C) Erna Solberg
D) Jens Stoltenberg
- 7. Which Norwegian artist painted 'The Scream'?
A) Marius Eriksen
B) Harriet Backer
C) Frits Thaulow
D) Edvard Munch
- 8. What is the oldest city in Norway?
A) Trondheim
B) Oslo
C) Bergen
D) Tønsberg
- 9. Which Norwegian explorer was the first to reach the South Pole?
A) Fridtjof Nansen
B) Roald Amundsen
C) Thor Heyerdahl
D) Leif Erikson
- 10. What is the highest mountain in Norway?
A) Jotunheimen
B) Gaustatoppen
C) Kebnekaise
D) Galdhøpiggen
- 11. Who founded the city of Bergen in 1070?
A) Haakon IV
B) Magnus the Good
C) Harald Hardrada
D) Olav Kyrre
- 12. Which treaty marked the end of the Kalmar Union between Denmark, Norway, and Sweden?
A) Treaty of Versailles
B) Treaty of Brömsebro
C) Treaty of Lübeck
D) Treaty of Kiel
- 13. Which famous Norwegian playwright won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1928?
A) Jon Fosse
B) Bjornstjerne Bjornson
C) Sigrid Undset
D) Henrik Ibsen
- 14. What is the traditional Norwegian bread made from barley and oats called?
A) Surdeigsbrød
B) Lefse
C) Knekkebrød
D) Flatbrød
- 15. Which famous composer was Norwegian?
A) Antonín Dvořák
B) Jean Sibelius
C) Edvard Grieg
D) Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
- 16. Which event is celebrated on May 17th in Norway?
A) Independence Day
B) Victory Day
C) Constitution Day
D) National Day
- 17. What is the traditional Norwegian alcoholic beverage distilled from potatoes?
A) Aquavit
B) Lutefisk
C) Glogg
D) Karsk
- 18. Which Norwegian explorer sailed the Kon-Tiki raft across the Pacific Ocean?
A) Roald Amundsen
B) Thor Heyerdahl
C) Fridtjof Nansen
D) Leif Erikson
- 19. In Norwegian mythology, what is the name of the end of the world?
A) Fimbulwinter
B) Yggdrasil
C) Valhalla
D) Ragnarok
- 20. Which famous Norseman is known for leading the first European expedition to North America?
A) Harald Hardrada
B) Magnus the Good
C) Olaf Tryggvason
D) Leif Erikson
- 21. Which Norwegian architect designed the Oslo Opera House?
A) Erik Gunnar Asplund
B) Henning Larsen
C) Arne Jacobsen
D) Snøhetta
- 22. Who was the first king of Norway from the House of Oldenburg?
A) Haakon VII
B) Olav V
C) Harald V
D) Christian I
- 23. Which famous Viking was the first ruler of Normandy in France?
A) Leif Erikson
B) Harald Bluetooth
C) Erik the Red
D) Rollo
- 24. Which Norwegian actress won an Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in 'The Danish Girl'?
A) Alicia Vikander
B) Julia Bache-Wiig
C) Ingrid Bolsø Berdal
D) Marianne Ødegård
- 25. What is the traditional Norwegian dish consisting of dried cod?
A) Lutefisk
B) Rakfisk
C) Pinnekjøtt
D) Fårikål
- 26. When did Norway gain full independence from Sweden?
A) 1905
B) 1814
C) 1945
D) 1917
- 27. Which leader of the Norwegian resistance during World War II was executed by the Nazis?
A) Thor Heyerdahl
B) Max Manus
C) Einar Gerhardsen
D) Quisling
- 28. Who was the first Norwegian Nobel laureate?
A) Henrik Ibsen
B) Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson
C) Sigrid Undset
D) Knut Hamsun
- 29. What is the name of the national park that is home to some of Norway's highest mountains?
A) Dovrefjell
B) Hardangervidda
C) Rondane
D) Jotunheimen
- 30. When did Norway become a part of the Kalmar Union?
A) 1066
B) 1397
C) 1520
D) 1648
- 31. Who composed the music for the Norwegian national anthem?
A) Johan Svendsen
B) Rikard Nordraak
C) Ludvig Mathias Lindeman
D) Edvard Grieg
- 32. What is the name of the indigenous people of northern Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia?
A) Eskimos
B) Sami
C) Inuit
D) Lapps
- 33. What is the name of the ancient poetic form in Old Norse literature?
A) Edda
B) Rune
C) Lay
D) Sagas
- 34. Which Norwegian chess player became the World Chess Champion in 2013?
A) Jon Ludvig Hammer
B) Simen Agdestein
C) Leif Erland Johannessen
D) Magnus Carlsen
- 35. What event occurred in Norway on 9 April 1940?
A) Declaration of independence
B) Discovery of oil
C) Constitution adopted
D) German invasion
- 36. Which famous Norwegian explorer discovered Greenland?
A) Fridtjof Nansen
B) Leif Erikson
C) Erik the Red
D) Roald Amundsen
- 37. 'Bunad' refers to traditional Norwegian what?
A) Festivals
B) Food
C) Costumes
D) Folk music
- 38. When was the Black Death epidemic in Norway?
A) 1832
B) 1483
C) 1349-1350
D) 1720-1721
- 39. What is the term used to describe the form of government in Norway?
A) Constitutional monarchy
B) Dictatorship
C) Absolute monarchy
D) Republic
- 40. What is the name of the winter sports festival held annually in Holmenkollen, Norway?
A) Holmenkollen Ski Festival
B) Bergen Snow Festival
C) Lillehammer Winter Games
D) Oslo Winter Sports Week
- 41. Which famous Norwegian had the nickname 'The Father of Skiing'?
A) Birkebeiner
B) Sondre Norheim
C) Ole Einar Bjørndalen
D) Halling-Koch
- 42. What is the name of the traditional wooden stave churches found in Norway?
A) Domkirke
B) Fjellkirke
C) Stavkirke
D) Klosterkirke
- 43. Which member of the Norwegian royal family is known for working as a model?
A) Crown Prince Haakon
B) Princess Märtha Louise
C) Crown Princess Mette-Marit
D) King Harald V
- 44. What is the name of the traditional Norwegian dish made from mashed potatoes and turnips?
A) Raspeball
B) Lutefisk
C) Fårikål
D) Kjøttkaker
- 45. Which Norwegian band achieved international fame with their hit song 'Take On Me'?
A) Röyksopp
B) Sondre Lerche
C) Kings of Convenience
D) A-ha
- 46. Which Norwegian city is known as the 'Northern Light Capital of Norway'?
A) Stavanger
B) Bodø
C) Tromsø
D) Ålesund
- 47. Which event took place in Oslo in 1952 and helped boost Norway's international profile?
A) World Expo
B) Winter Olympics
C) Eurovision Song Contest
D) NATO Summit
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