- 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) 1523
C) 1701
D) 1397
- 2. Who was the founder of Stockholm?
A) Birger Jarl
B) Gustav Vasa
C) Emilie Flygare-Carlén
D) Alfred Nobel
- 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 Narva
B) Battle of Leipzig
C) Battle of Poltava
D) Battle of Lund
- 5. What treaty ended the Great Northern War?
A) Treaty of Roskilde
B) Treaty of Kiel
C) Peace of Westphalia
D) Treaty of Nystad
- 6. What year did Sweden join the European Union?
A) 2020
B) 1973
C) 2000
D) 1995
- 7. Who is often considered the father of modern Stockholm?
A) Gustav IV Adolph
B) Charles XI
C) Johan III
D) Gustav I
- 8. What year was Greta Thunberg born?
A) 1987
B) 2003
C) 1999
D) 2006
- 9. Who was the leader of Sweden during World War II?
A) Stefan Löfven
B) Carl Bildt
C) Olof Palme
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) Stockholm
B) Uppsala
C) Malmö
D) Gothenburg
- 12. What is the name of the Swedish traditional midsummer celebration?
A) Valborgsmässoafton
B) Midsommar
C) Lucia
D) Fettisdagen
- 13. Who was the first woman to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1909?
A) Karin Boye
B) Vilhelm Moberg
C) Astrid Lindgren
D) Selma Lagerlöf
- 14. Which Swedish inventor is credited with inventing the safety match?
A) Johan Edvard Lundström
B) Alexander L. Wetterlund
C) Gustaf Erik Pasch
D) Alfred Nobel
- 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) Yuri Gagarin
B) Christer Fuglesang
C) Anna Fisher
D) Scott Kelly
- 17. In which year did the princess Victoria marry Prince Daniel?
A) 2015
B) 2005
C) 2010
D) 1995
- 18. Who is known as the 'Swedish nightingale'?
A) Zara Larsson
B) Sarah Dawn Finer
C) Robyn
D) Jenny Lind
- 19. Who is Sweden's largest trading partner?
A) Norway
B) Finland
C) Germany
D) Denmark
- 20. Which Swedish scientist is known as the 'father of modern taxonomy'?
A) Carl Linnaeus
B) Anders Celsius
C) Alfred Nobel
D) Svante Arrhenius
- 21. Which Swedish pop group won the Eurovision Song Contest in 1974 with the song 'Waterloo'?
A) The Cardigans
B) Ace of Base
C) ABBA
D) Roxette
- 22. Which Swedish inventor is known for inventing dynamite?
A) Carl Munters
B) Gustaf Dalen
C) Niklas Zennström
D) Alfred Nobel
- 23. What is the most famous outdoor museum in Sweden called?
A) Skansen
B) Drottningholm Palace
C) Gripsholm Castle
D) Vasamuseet
- 24. What was the name of the Swedish diplomat who saved thousands of Jews during WWII?
A) Olof Palme
B) Dag Hammarskjöld
C) Raoul Wallenberg
D) Kofi Annan
- 25. Which Swedish actress won an Academy Award for her role in the movie 'The Danish Girl'?
A) Ingrid Bergman
B) Alicia Vikander
C) Greta Garbo
D) Anita Ekberg
- 26. Which Swedish author is known for creating the character Lisbeth Salander in 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' series?
A) Camilla Läckberg
B) Astrid Lindgren
C) Henning Mankell
D) Stieg Larsson
- 27. What is the name of the Swedish traditional Christmas drink similar to mulled wine?
A) Punsch
B) Glögg
C) Julmust
D) Aquavit
- 28. Who was the Swedish singer who won the Eurovision Song Contest in 2015 with the song 'Heroes'?
A) Loreen
B) Måns Zelmerlöw
C) Eric Saade
D) Charlotte Perrelli
- 29. Which Swedish car manufacturer is known for its safety innovations?
A) Koenigsegg
B) Volvo
C) Saab
D) Polestar
- 30. What is the name of the Swedish traditional crayfish party celebrated in August?
A) Midsommar
B) Julbord
C) Semla fest
D) Kräftskiva
- 31. 'Lucia', a Swedish tradition celebrated on December 13th, is associated with which event?
A) Easter
B) Halloween
C) Winter solstice
D) Midsummer
- 32. What is the official currency of Sweden?
A) Euro
B) Swedish Krona
C) Danish Krone
D) Norwegian Krone
- 33. Who was the first female in the world to be elected head of state in parliamentary elections?
A) Margaret I of Denmark
B) Queen Christina
C) Princess Madeleine
D) Kerstin Hesselgren
- 34. What was the name of the Swedish warship that sank in 1628 and was salvaged in the 20th century?
A) Götheborg
B) Vasa
C) Östindiefararen
D) Gripen
- 35. In what year did the Swedish Academy start awarding the Nobel Prize in Literature?
A) 1950
B) 1901
C) 1800
D) 1925
- 36. Which Swedish author and playwright wrote 'Miss Julie' in 1888?
A) August Strindberg
B) Moa Martinson
C) Selma Lagerlöf
D) Henrik Ibsen
- 37. Which Swedish engineer and inventor is best known for inventing the Celsius temperature scale?
A) Carl Linnaeus
B) Gustaf Dalén
C) Anders Celsius
D) Alfred Nobel
- 38. In which year did Sweden adopt the Gregorian calendar?
A) 1850
B) 1800
C) 1700
D) 1753
- 39. Which Swedish scientist is known for discovering the greenhouse effect?
A) Jöns Jacob Berzelius
B) Svante Arrhenius
C) Johan Axel Munthe
D) Nils Gustaf Dalén
- 40. Who was the founder of the Swedish Empire in the 17th century?
A) Gustav Vasa
B) Gustavus Adolphus
C) Eric the Victorious
D) Charles XII
- 41. During which century did Sweden become a major European power?
A) 18th century
B) 17th century
C) 19th century
D) 16th century
- 42. Which war saw the end of Sweden's status as a great power in the early 18th century?
A) Thirty Years' War
B) Napoleonic Wars
C) Great Northern War
D) Seven Years' 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) Ban Ki-moon
B) Folke Bernadotte
C) Boutros Boutros-Ghali
D) Dag Hammarskjöld
- 45. Which Swedish author is best known for creating the Pippi Longstocking books?
A) August Strindberg
B) Astrid Lindgren
C) Selma Lagerlöf
D) Henning Mankell
- 46. Who was the first female Prime Minister of Sweden?
A) Fredrik Reinfeldt
B) Ingvar Carlsson
C) Anna Kinberg Batra
D) Göran Persson
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