- 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) 1523
B) 1397
C) 1701
D) 1618
- 2. Who was the founder of Stockholm?
A) Emilie Flygare-Carlén
B) Gustav Vasa
C) Alfred Nobel
D) Birger Jarl
- 3. When did Sweden become a constitutional monarchy?
A) 1523
B) 1809
C) 1700
D) 1856
- 4. Which battle is known as one of the greatest defeats in Swedish history?
A) Battle of Narva
B) Battle of Poltava
C) Battle of Leipzig
D) Battle of Lund
- 5. What treaty ended the Great Northern War?
A) Treaty of Kiel
B) Treaty of Nystad
C) Treaty of Roskilde
D) Peace of Westphalia
- 6. What year did Sweden join the European Union?
A) 1995
B) 2000
C) 2020
D) 1973
- 7. Who is often considered the father of modern Stockholm?
A) Charles XI
B) Gustav IV Adolph
C) Gustav I
D) Johan III
- 8. What year was Greta Thunberg born?
A) 1999
B) 2006
C) 2003
D) 1987
- 9. Who was the leader of Sweden during World War II?
A) Olof Palme
B) Carl Bildt
C) Stefan Löfven
D) Per Albin Hansson
- 10. Which Swedish king was assassinated in 1792?
A) Gustav IV Adolf
B) Gustav II Adolf
C) Gustav V
D) Gustav III
- 11. Which Swedish city was founded by Birger Jarl in 1252?
A) Uppsala
B) Malmö
C) Stockholm
D) Gothenburg
- 12. What is the name of the Swedish traditional midsummer celebration?
A) Lucia
B) Valborgsmässoafton
C) Midsommar
D) Fettisdagen
- 13. Who was the first woman to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1909?
A) Karin Boye
B) Selma Lagerlöf
C) Vilhelm Moberg
D) Astrid Lindgren
- 14. Which Swedish inventor is credited with inventing the safety match?
A) Johan Edvard Lundström
B) Alexander L. Wetterlund
C) Alfred Nobel
D) Gustaf Erik Pasch
- 15. When was the Battle of Lützen fought?
A) 1709
B) 1815
C) 1743
D) 1632
- 16. Who was the first Swedish astronaut in space?
A) Yuri Gagarin
B) Anna Fisher
C) Scott Kelly
D) Christer Fuglesang
- 17. In which year did the princess Victoria marry Prince Daniel?
A) 2015
B) 2010
C) 1995
D) 2005
- 18. Who is known as the 'Swedish nightingale'?
A) Zara Larsson
B) Robyn
C) Jenny Lind
D) Sarah Dawn Finer
- 19. Who is Sweden's largest trading partner?
A) Denmark
B) Finland
C) Germany
D) Norway
- 20. Which Swedish scientist is known as the 'father of modern taxonomy'?
A) Svante Arrhenius
B) Alfred Nobel
C) Carl Linnaeus
D) Anders Celsius
- 21. Which Swedish pop group won the Eurovision Song Contest in 1974 with the song 'Waterloo'?
A) Roxette
B) The Cardigans
C) ABBA
D) Ace of Base
- 22. Which Swedish inventor is known for inventing dynamite?
A) Gustaf Dalen
B) Carl Munters
C) Alfred Nobel
D) Niklas Zennström
- 23. What is the most famous outdoor museum in Sweden called?
A) Drottningholm Palace
B) Gripsholm Castle
C) Skansen
D) Vasamuseet
- 24. What was the name of the Swedish diplomat who saved thousands of Jews during WWII?
A) Raoul Wallenberg
B) Olof Palme
C) Dag Hammarskjöld
D) Kofi Annan
- 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) Camilla Läckberg
C) Astrid Lindgren
D) Henning Mankell
- 27. What is the name of the Swedish traditional Christmas drink similar to mulled wine?
A) Glögg
B) Punsch
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) Charlotte Perrelli
C) Måns Zelmerlöw
D) Eric Saade
- 29. Which Swedish car manufacturer is known for its safety innovations?
A) Saab
B) Polestar
C) Volvo
D) Koenigsegg
- 30. What is the name of the Swedish traditional crayfish party celebrated in August?
A) Julbord
B) Midsommar
C) Semla fest
D) Kräftskiva
- 31. 'Lucia', a Swedish tradition celebrated on December 13th, is associated with which event?
A) Halloween
B) Winter solstice
C) Easter
D) Midsummer
- 32. What is the official currency of Sweden?
A) Danish Krone
B) Euro
C) Swedish Krona
D) Norwegian Krone
- 33. Who was the first female in the world to be elected head of state in parliamentary elections?
A) Kerstin Hesselgren
B) Princess Madeleine
C) Margaret I of Denmark
D) Queen Christina
- 34. What was the name of the Swedish warship that sank in 1628 and was salvaged in the 20th century?
A) Vasa
B) Östindiefararen
C) Götheborg
D) Gripen
- 35. In what year did the Swedish Academy start awarding the Nobel Prize in Literature?
A) 1800
B) 1950
C) 1901
D) 1925
- 36. Which Swedish author and playwright wrote 'Miss Julie' in 1888?
A) Moa Martinson
B) Henrik Ibsen
C) August Strindberg
D) Selma Lagerlöf
- 37. Which Swedish engineer and inventor is best known for inventing the Celsius temperature scale?
A) Anders Celsius
B) Alfred Nobel
C) Gustaf Dalén
D) Carl Linnaeus
- 38. In which year did Sweden adopt the Gregorian calendar?
A) 1753
B) 1700
C) 1850
D) 1800
- 39. Which Swedish scientist is known for discovering the greenhouse effect?
A) Svante Arrhenius
B) Nils Gustaf Dalén
C) Johan Axel Munthe
D) Jöns Jacob Berzelius
- 40. Who was the founder of the Swedish Empire in the 17th century?
A) Gustav Vasa
B) Eric the Victorious
C) Gustavus Adolphus
D) Charles XII
- 41. During which century did Sweden become a major European power?
A) 18th century
B) 16th 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) Seven Years' War
B) Great Northern War
C) Thirty Years' War
D) Napoleonic Wars
- 43. What is the name of the Swedish parliament?
A) Diet
B) Riksdag
C) Althing
D) Duma
- 44. Who was the prominent Swedish diplomat and former Secretary-General of the United Nations?
A) Boutros Boutros-Ghali
B) Folke Bernadotte
C) Dag Hammarskjöld
D) Ban Ki-moon
- 45. Which Swedish author is best known for creating the Pippi Longstocking books?
A) Henning Mankell
B) Astrid Lindgren
C) August Strindberg
D) Selma Lagerlöf
- 46. Who was the first female Prime Minister of Sweden?
A) Ingvar Carlsson
B) Anna Kinberg Batra
C) Fredrik Reinfeldt
D) Göran Persson
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