- 1. Danish history is a rich tapestry of cultures, conflicts, and conquests. From the age of the Vikings to the modern era, Denmark has played a pivotal role in European history. The Vikings, fierce warriors and skilled seafarers, expanded their influence across Europe and beyond, leaving a lasting legacy of trade, exploration, and conquest. The medieval period saw the rise of powerful monarchs and the emergence of a strong centralized state. Denmark's strategic location in the Baltic Sea enabled it to control key trade routes and establish a prosperous maritime empire. The Reformation brought religious upheaval and political change, shaping Denmark's identity as a Protestant nation. The Napoleonic Wars and the loss of Norway in 1814 marked a period of decline for Denmark, but the country rebounded in the 19th century with industrialization and political reform. Today, Denmark is known for its progressive politics, social welfare system, and high quality of life, making it a model for other countries to emulate.
Which Viking king unified Denmark and Norway?
A) Harald Bluetooth
B) Cnut the Great
C) Gorm the Old
D) Sweyn Forkbeard
- 2. When did Denmark become a constitutional monarchy?
A) 1918
B) 1849
C) 1699
D) 1751
- 3. Who was the first female monarch of Denmark?
A) Ingeborg of Denmark
B) Sophie Magdalene of Brandenburg-Kulmbach
C) Margrethe I
D) Margrethe II
- 4. Which Danish king is known for introducing Protestantism to Denmark?
A) Christian IV
B) Christian III
C) Frederick IX
D) Christian VIII
- 5. Who wrote the fairy tales that became world-famous from Denmark?
A) Hans Christian Andersen
B) Søren Kierkegaard
C) Karen Blixen
D) H.C. Ørsted
- 6. Who was the prime minister of Denmark during World War II?
A) Erik Scavenius
B) Vilhelm Buhl
C) Knud Kristensen
D) Thorvald Stauning
- 7. When did Denmark join the European Union?
A) 1957
B) 1973
C) 2004
D) 1992
- 8. Which Danish explorer is known for founding the Greenland colony?
A) Vitus Bering
B) Leif Erikson
C) Roald Amundsen
D) Erik the Red
- 9. What city was the capital of Denmark before Copenhagen?
A) Roskilde
B) Odense
C) Aarhus
D) Helsingør
- 10. Who was the first king of Denmark?
A) Gorm the Old
B) Sweyn Forkbeard
C) Harald Bluetooth
D) Cnut the Great
- 11. In what year did the Danish colonization of the West Indies begin?
A) 1950
B) 1765
C) 1671
D) 1845
- 12. Who became the first female Prime Minister of Denmark in 2011?
A) Margrethe Vestager
B) Annette Vilhelmsen
C) Pia Kjærsgaard
D) Helle Thorning-Schmidt
- 13. Which Danish physicist won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1922?
A) Aage Bohr
B) H.C. Ørsted
C) Niels Bohr
D) Tycho Brahe
- 14. In what year did Denmark abolish slavery in the Danish West Indies?
A) 1920
B) 1760
C) 1954
D) 1848
- 15. What is the name of the oldest town in Denmark?
A) Esbjerg
B) Ribe
C) Aarhus
D) Roskilde
- 16. Which Danish architect is known for designing the Sydney Opera House?
A) Jørn Utzon
B) Henning Larsen
C) Bjarke Ingels
D) Arne Jacobsen
- 17. During which war did Denmark lose Schleswig, Holstein, and Lauenburg?
A) Great Northern War
B) Second Schleswig War
C) First Schleswig War
D) Napoleonic Wars
- 18. Who wrote the 16th-century Danish chronicle 'Gesta Danorum'?
A) Snorri Sturluson
B) Saxo Grammaticus
C) Adam of Bremen
D) Geoffrey of Monmouth
- 19. Which Danish king signed the Treaty of Roskilde in 1658, ceding territory to Sweden?
A) Frederick IV
B) Christian IV
C) Christian V
D) Frederick III
- 20. In what year did the Danish government legalize same-sex registered partnerships?
A) 1989
B) 1995
C) 2001
D) 2010
- 21. Who was the famous astronomer and alchemist associated with the court of King Frederick II?
A) Galileo Galilei
B) Tycho Brahe
C) Nicolaus Copernicus
D) Johannes Kepler
- 22. Which event led to Denmark losing Norway in 1814?
A) The Thirty Years' War
B) The Napoleonic Wars
C) The Kalmar Union dissolution
D) The Great Northern War
- 23. What is the name of the Danish flag?
A) Dannebrog
B) Nordens Flag
C) Raven Banner
D) Guldhornene
- 24. What style of architecture is prevalent in many Danish cities including Copenhagen?
A) Neoclassical
B) Art Nouveau
C) Postmodern
D) Baroque
- 25. Who designed and built the famous Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen?
A) Edvard Eriksen
B) Vilhelm Dahlerup
C) Bertel Thorvaldsen
D) Gustav Vigeland
- 26. Which Danish author is known for his existentialist works such as 'Fear and Trembling'?
A) Søren Kierkegaard
B) Johannes Vilhelm Jensen
C) Karen Blixen
D) Hans Christian Andersen
- 27. Which organizations is headquartered in Denmark and promotes sustainability through wind power?
A) Danske Bank
B) Vestas
C) DONG Energy
D) Novo Nordisk
- 28. What is the name of the Danish currency?
A) Norwegian krone
B) Swedish krona
C) Euro
D) Danish krone
- 29. In what year did Denmark become a founding member of NATO?
A) 1949
B) 1961
C) 1945
D) 1955
- 30. Which Danish city was known as the 'Paris of the North' in the 19th century?
A) Roskilde
B) Copenhagen
C) Odense
D) Aarhus
- 31. What is the name of the Danish territory between Iceland and Scotland?
A) Greenland
B) Galápagos Islands
C) Faroe Islands
D) Åland Islands
- 32. Which Danish explorer is known for discovering Alaska for Russia?
A) William Barents
B) Roald Amundsen
C) Vitus Bering
D) Erik the Red
- 33. Which Danish director won the Best Foreign Language Film Oscar for 'Babette's Feast'?
A) Lars von Trier
B) Bille August
C) Carl Theodor Dreyer
D) Gabriel Axel
- 34. What is the name of the Danish political party founded by Mogens Glistrup in 1972?
A) Social Democrats
B) Progress Party
C) Conservative People's Party
D) Liberal Alliance
- 35. Who is the Danish female author known for her controversial novel 'Miss Smilla's Feeling for Snow'?
A) Peter Høeg
B) Jens Christian Grøndahl
C) Helle Helle
D) Karen Blixen
- 36. What is the name of the famous Danish open-faced sandwich usually served on rye bread?
A) Frikadeller
B) Smørrebrød
C) Rugbrød
D) Pølse med brød
- 37. Which Danish architect is known for his functionalist design and 'Ant Chair'?
A) Poul Henningsen
B) Arne Jacobsen
C) Jørn Utzon
D) Bjarke Ingels
- 38. In which year did Denmark abolish the slave trade?
A) 1815
B) 1792
C) 1834
D) 1873
- 39. Which Danish author wrote the book 'Out of Africa'?
A) Hans Christian Andersen
B) Isak Dinesen
C) Karen Blixen
D) Søren Kierkegaard
- 40. What is the name of the peninsula where most of Denmark is located?
A) Zealand
B) Jutland
C) Funen
D) Bornholm
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