- 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) 1618
B) 1397
C) 1701
D) 1523
- 2. Who was the founder of Stockholm?
A) Birger Jarl
B) Emilie Flygare-Carlén
C) Alfred Nobel
D) Gustav Vasa
- 3. When did Sweden become a constitutional monarchy?
A) 1700
B) 1523
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 Lund
C) Battle of Narva
D) Battle of Leipzig
- 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) 2020
B) 1973
C) 1995
D) 2000
- 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) 2006
D) 2003
- 9. Who was the leader of Sweden during World War II?
A) Stefan Löfven
B) Olof Palme
C) Carl Bildt
D) Per Albin Hansson
- 10. Which Swedish king was assassinated in 1792?
A) Gustav II Adolf
B) Gustav IV Adolf
C) Gustav V
D) Gustav III
- 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) Valborgsmässoafton
C) Fettisdagen
D) Midsommar
- 13. Who was the first woman to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1909?
A) Vilhelm Moberg
B) Selma Lagerlöf
C) Karin Boye
D) Astrid Lindgren
- 14. Which Swedish inventor is credited with inventing the safety match?
A) Gustaf Erik Pasch
B) Alfred Nobel
C) Johan Edvard Lundström
D) Alexander L. Wetterlund
- 15. When was the Battle of Lützen fought?
A) 1632
B) 1815
C) 1709
D) 1743
- 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) 2015
B) 1995
C) 2005
D) 2010
- 18. Who is known as the 'Swedish nightingale'?
A) Jenny Lind
B) Robyn
C) Sarah Dawn Finer
D) Zara Larsson
- 19. Who is Sweden's largest trading partner?
A) Denmark
B) Finland
C) Norway
D) Germany
- 20. Which Swedish scientist is known as the 'father of modern taxonomy'?
A) Anders Celsius
B) Carl Linnaeus
C) Alfred Nobel
D) Svante Arrhenius
- 21. Which Swedish pop group won the Eurovision Song Contest in 1974 with the song 'Waterloo'?
A) Roxette
B) Ace of Base
C) ABBA
D) The Cardigans
- 22. Which Swedish inventor is known for inventing dynamite?
A) Alfred Nobel
B) Gustaf Dalen
C) Niklas Zennström
D) Carl Munters
- 23. What is the most famous outdoor museum in Sweden called?
A) Vasamuseet
B) Drottningholm Palace
C) Skansen
D) Gripsholm Castle
- 24. What was the name of the Swedish diplomat who saved thousands of Jews during WWII?
A) Olof Palme
B) Kofi Annan
C) Raoul Wallenberg
D) Dag Hammarskjöld
- 25. Which Swedish actress won an Academy Award for her role in the movie 'The Danish Girl'?
A) Anita Ekberg
B) Ingrid Bergman
C) Alicia Vikander
D) Greta Garbo
- 26. 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) Camilla Läckberg
D) Astrid Lindgren
- 27. What is the name of the Swedish traditional Christmas drink similar to mulled wine?
A) Glögg
B) Punsch
C) Aquavit
D) Julmust
- 28. Who was the Swedish singer who won the Eurovision Song Contest in 2015 with the song 'Heroes'?
A) Eric Saade
B) Charlotte Perrelli
C) Måns Zelmerlöw
D) Loreen
- 29. Which Swedish car manufacturer is known for its safety innovations?
A) Polestar
B) Volvo
C) Koenigsegg
D) Saab
- 30. What is the name of the Swedish traditional crayfish party celebrated in August?
A) Semla fest
B) Midsommar
C) Julbord
D) Kräftskiva
- 31. 'Lucia', a Swedish tradition celebrated on December 13th, is associated with which event?
A) Halloween
B) Easter
C) Winter solstice
D) Midsummer
- 32. What is the official currency of Sweden?
A) Euro
B) Norwegian Krone
C) Danish Krone
D) Swedish Krona
- 33. Who was the first female in the world to be elected head of state in parliamentary elections?
A) Kerstin Hesselgren
B) Queen Christina
C) Margaret I of Denmark
D) Princess Madeleine
- 34. What was the name of the Swedish warship that sank in 1628 and was salvaged in the 20th century?
A) Vasa
B) Götheborg
C) Östindiefararen
D) Gripen
- 35. In what year did the Swedish Academy start awarding the Nobel Prize in Literature?
A) 1925
B) 1800
C) 1950
D) 1901
- 36. Which Swedish author and playwright wrote 'Miss Julie' in 1888?
A) August Strindberg
B) Selma Lagerlöf
C) Moa Martinson
D) Henrik Ibsen
- 37. Which Swedish engineer and inventor is best known for inventing the Celsius temperature scale?
A) Gustaf Dalén
B) Carl Linnaeus
C) Anders Celsius
D) Alfred Nobel
- 38. In which year did Sweden adopt the Gregorian calendar?
A) 1700
B) 1753
C) 1800
D) 1850
- 39. 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
- 40. Who was the founder of the Swedish Empire in the 17th century?
A) Eric the Victorious
B) Charles XII
C) Gustav Vasa
D) Gustavus Adolphus
- 41. During which century did Sweden become a major European power?
A) 16th century
B) 18th century
C) 17th century
D) 19th century
- 42. 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
- 43. What is the name of the Swedish parliament?
A) Riksdag
B) Althing
C) Duma
D) Diet
- 44. Who was the prominent Swedish diplomat and former Secretary-General of the United Nations?
A) Folke Bernadotte
B) Ban Ki-moon
C) Dag Hammarskjöld
D) Boutros Boutros-Ghali
- 45. Which Swedish author is best known for creating the Pippi Longstocking books?
A) Selma Lagerlöf
B) August Strindberg
C) Astrid Lindgren
D) Henning Mankell
- 46. Who was the first female Prime Minister of Sweden?
A) Göran Persson
B) Ingvar Carlsson
C) Anna Kinberg Batra
D) Fredrik Reinfeldt
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