- 1. The archipelago of Sweden is a breathtaking collection of over 30,000 islands, islets, and rocks scattered along the country's coastline. This stunning maritime landscape offers a perfect blend of rocky cliffs, sandy beaches, lush forests, and picturesque fishing villages. Exploring the archipelago by boat reveals a network of tranquil waterways, vibrant marine life, and charming cottages dotting the shoreline. Visitors can enjoy a wide range of outdoor activities such as sailing, kayaking, hiking, and fishing while immersing themselves in the serene beauty of this unique and diverse island chain.
What is the capital city of Sweden?
A) Oslo
B) Copenhagen
C) Stockholm
D) Helsinki
- 2. Which currency is used in Sweden?
A) Norwegian Krone
B) Swedish Krona
C) Euro
D) Danish Krone
- 3. What is the official language of Sweden?
A) Swedish
B) Danish
C) Finnish
D) Norwegian
- 4. Which Swedish dish consists of fermented herring?
A) Smörgåsbord
B) Gravlax
C) Surströmming
D) Köttbullar
- 5. Which Swedish scientist is known for the invention of dynamite?
A) Anders Celsius
B) Carl Linnaeus
C) Astrid Lindgren
D) Alfred Nobel
- 6. Which Swedish company is famous for its affordable furniture?
A) IKEA
B) Volvo
C) H&M
D) Saab
- 7. Which sea borders Sweden to the east?
A) North Sea
B) Baltic Sea
C) Norwegian Sea
D) Irish Sea
- 8. What is the name of the native population of Sweden?
A) Aboriginals
B) Sami
C) Maori
D) Inuit
- 9. The Sami people are known for herding which animals?
A) Cattle
B) Goats
C) Reindeer
D) Sheep
- 10. Which famous ship sunk in Stockholm harbor in 1628?
A) Vasa
B) Mayflower
C) Bounty
D) Titanic
- 11. Which Swedish music group gained international fame with hits like 'Dancing Queen' and 'Mamma Mia'?
A) Ace of Base
B) Roxette
C) ABBA
D) Europe
- 12. Which Swedish actress won an Academy Award for her role in 'The Danish Girl'?
A) Alicia Vikander
B) Rebecca Ferguson
C) Noomi Rapace
D) Malin Åkerman
- 13. Which Swedish director won an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film for 'Fanny and Alexander'?
A) Roy Andersson
B) Ruben Östlund
C) Lukas Moodysson
D) Ingmar Bergman
- 14. What is Sweden's largest lake by surface area?
A) Vättern
B) Mälaren
C) Storsjön
D) Vänern
- 15. Which mountain is the highest peak in Sweden?
A) Sarek
B) Kebnekaise
C) Helagsfjället
D) Karlavagnstopparna
- 16. What is the traditional Swedish Christmas drink made from spices and wine?
A) Akavit
B) Julmust
C) Punsch
D) Glögg
- 17. What is the largest island in Sweden?
A) Åland
B) Visingsö
C) Öland
D) Gotland
- 18. Which ancient Viking site can be found in Sweden?
A) Machu Picchu
B) Troy
C) Birka
D) Stonehenge
- 19. Which famous Swedish musician was a member of ABBA?
A) Björn Ulvaeus
B) Gustav Mahler
C) Ludwig van Beethoven
D) Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
- 20. What is the traditional Swedish midsummer celebration called?
A) Midsommar
B) Halloween
C) Christmas
D) Diwali
- 21. Which activity is popular among tourists in the Swedish archipelago?
A) Bungee jumping
B) Skiing
C) Kayaking
D) Caving
- 22. Which author wrote the Millennium series of crime novels set in Sweden?
A) Agatha Christie
B) Stieg Larsson
C) J.K. Rowling
D) Dan Brown
- 23. What is the name of the ice hotel in Sweden that is rebuilt every year?
A) EarthHotel
B) ICEHOTEL
C) WindHotel
D) FireHotel
- 24. Which Swedish car manufacturer is known for its safety innovations?
A) Volvo
B) Ford
C) Toyota
D) BMW
- 25. What is the name of the Swedish royal family's residence near Stockholm?
A) Alhambra Palace
B) Drottningholm Palace
C) Buckingham Palace
D) Versailles Palace
- 26. Which popular Swedish dish consists of raw fish marinated in lemon or vinegar?
A) Gravlax
B) Smörgåsbord
C) Köttbullar
D) Surströmming
- 27. Which famous children's book author was born in Sweden and wrote 'Pippi Longstocking'?
A) Hans Christian Andersen
B) Roald Dahl
C) Beatrix Potter
D) Astrid Lindgren
- 28. Which Swedish director is known for his dark fantasy film 'Let the Right One In'?
A) Ingmar Bergman
B) Ruben Östlund
C) Lukas Moodysson
D) Tomas Alfredson
- 29. Which Swedish band rose to fame with their song 'The Final Countdown'?
A) Roxette
B) Europe
C) ABBA
D) Ace of Base
- 30. Which Swedish inventor is famous for his creation of the adjustable spanner?
A) Alfred Nobel
B) Elon Musk
C) Gustaf Dalén
D) Johan Petter Johansson
- 31. In Swedish, what is the word for 'thank you'?
A) Hej
B) Tack
C) Smörgås
D) Köttbullar
- 32. Which Swedish actress starred in the 'Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' film adaptation?
A) Alicia Vikander
B) Noomi Rapace
C) Malin Åkerman
D) Rebecca Ferguson
- 33. Which Swedish scientist is known for developing the Celsius temperature scale?
A) Jöns Jacob Berzelius
B) Carl Linnaeus
C) Anders Celsius
D) Alfred Nobel
- 34. Which Swedish actress starred in the film 'Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol'?
A) Noomi Rapace
B) Rebecca Ferguson
C) Alicia Vikander
D) Malin Åkerman
- 35. Where in Sweden can you find the Icehotel, a famous hotel built entirely of ice and snow?
A) Sigtuna
B) Visby
C) Jukkasjärvi
D) Åre
- 36. Which Swedish musician is known for hits like 'Wake Me Up' and 'Hey Brother'?
A) Roxette
B) Ace of Base
C) Avicii
D) ABBA
- 37. What is the name of the Swedish tradition of gathering to eat crayfish in August?
A) Midsommar
B) Santa Lucia
C) Valborg
D) Kräftskiva
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