- 1. Scandinavian history encompasses the rich and diverse heritage of the Nordic region, comprising the nations of Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Iceland. The history of Scandinavia is marked by a blend of Viking conquests, trade routes, cultural exchanges, and the development of strong maritime traditions. From the seafaring raids of the Vikings to the establishment of powerful kingdoms and the spread of Christianity, Scandinavian history is characterized by a unique mix of cultural influences and historical events that have shaped the region's identity and legacy. Today, Scandinavia is known for its modern social welfare systems, innovative design, and progressive values that reflect its enduring historical roots.
Who was the first King of Norway?
A) Harald Fairhair
B) Erik the Red
C) Olaf II
D) Leif Eriksson
- 2. Who unified Denmark, Norway, and Sweden in the Kalmar Union?
A) Olaf Tryggvason
B) Margaret I
C) Gustav Vasa
D) Canute the Great
- 3. Which Scandinavian country remained neutral during both World Wars?
A) Finland
B) Sweden
C) Denmark
D) Norway
- 4. Who wrote the epic poem 'Beowulf'?
A) Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
B) Egil Skallagrímsson
C) Snorri Sturluson
D) Unknown author
- 5. Who was the founder of the Kingdom of Sweden in the 10th century?
A) Eric the Victorious
B) Olaf I of Sweden
C) Sigurd the Mighty
D) Gustav I Vasa
- 6. What major event marked the end of the Swedish Empire in the early 18th century?
A) Thirty Years' War
B) Napoleonic Wars
C) Seven Years' War
D) Great Northern War
- 7. Which Scandinavian country is known as the 'Land of a Thousand Lakes'?
A) Norway
B) Denmark
C) Sweden
D) Finland
- 8. Who became the first Christian King of Denmark?
A) Canute the Great
B) Gorm the Old
C) Harald Bluetooth
D) Sweyn Forkbeard
- 9. Which famous Norwegian explorer discovered Greenland?
A) Fridtjof Nansen
B) Thor Heyerdahl
C) Roald Amundsen
D) Erik the Red
- 10. What was the name of the mighty warship built for King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden?
A) Draken
B) Vasa
C) Nordlys
D) Dannebrog
- 11. What year did Denmark officially abolish the slave trade?
A) 1803
B) 1857
C) 1920
D) 1733
- 12. Who was the first female Prime Minister of Denmark?
A) Helle Thorning-Schmidt
B) Lars Løkke Rasmussen
C) Margrethe Vestager
D) Poul-Erik Høyer
- 13. Which Swedish king is considered the 'father of modern Sweden'?
A) Charles XII
B) Gustav III
C) Charles XIV John
D) Gustav Vasa
- 14. Where did the Viking Age begin?
A) Russia
B) England
C) Germany
D) Scandinavia
- 15. Which treaty ended the Great Northern War in 1721?
A) Treaty of Kiel
B) Treaty of Copenhagen
C) Treaty of Nystad
D) Treaty of Roskilde
- 16. Who was the first King of Sweden from the House of Bernadotte?
A) Charles XIV John
B) Charles XIII
C) Karl II
D) Gustav IV Adolf
- 17. In which year did Iceland gain independence from Denmark?
A) 1864
B) 1918
C) 1989
D) 1944
- 18. Which Viking explorer is believed to have discovered America?
A) Thorvald Asvaldsson
B) Harald Bluetooth
C) Leif Erikson
D) Erik the Red
- 19. Who founded the city of Stockholm?
A) Cnut the Great
B) Erik the Red
C) Birger Jarl
D) Olaf II of Norway
- 20. Who was the first Christian king of Sweden?
A) Björn Ironside
B) Gustav I Vasa
C) Olof Skötkonung
D) Eric the Victorious
- 21. What was the capital of the Kalmar Union?
A) Oslo
B) Copenhagen
C) Helsinki
D) Stockholm
- 22. Who was the last ruler of the Kalmar Union?
A) Margaret I
B) Christian II
C) Christopher III
D) Gustav I Vasa
- 23. In which year did the Swedish Empire reach its greatest territorial extent?
A) 1905
B) 1523
C) 1658
D) 1814
- 24. Which country occupied Norway during World War II?
A) United Kingdom
B) Russia
C) Germany
D) Sweden
- 25. Who was the first king of Denmark?
A) Harald Bluetooth
B) Canute the Great
C) Gorm the Old
D) Sweyn Forkbeard
- 26. What was the name of the infamous 14-century pandemic that spread across Scandinavia?
A) Cholera
B) Black Death
C) Yellow Fever
D) Spanish Flu
- 27. What was the name of the famous 18th-century Swedish botanist and taxonomist?
A) Niels Bohr
B) Anders Celsius
C) Carl Linnaeus
D) Alfred Nobel
- 28. In which year did Finland declare independence from Russia?
A) 1939
B) 1905
C) 1923
D) 1917
- 29. Who was the Norwegian playwright and poet who wrote 'Peer Gynt'?
A) August Strindberg
B) Henrik Ibsen
C) Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson
D) Knut Hamsun
- 30. Which Swedish diplomat played a key role in saving Jews during the Holocaust?
A) Olof Palme
B) Dag Hammarskjöld
C) Greta Thunberg
D) Raoul Wallenberg
- 31. What was the name of the 1960s Swedish pop group that achieved international success with hits like 'Dancing Queen'?
A) ABBA
B) Roxette
C) Europe
D) Ace of Base
- 32. Which Finnish architect is known for his organic modernist buildings inspired by nature?
A) Alvar Aalto
B) Juha Leiviskä
C) Elissa Aalto
D) Eero Saarinen
- 33. Who is recognized as the national poet of Iceland for his contribution to Icelandic literature and independence movement?
A) Bjarni Herjólfsson
B) Snorri Sturluson
C) Jónas Hallgrímsson
D) Hermann Hesse
- 34. Which Scandinavian country was the first to adopt Christianity as its official religion?
A) Norway
B) Sweden
C) Iceland
D) Denmark
- 35. What was the name of the union between Denmark, Norway, and Sweden from 1397 to 1523?
A) Kalmar Union
B) Norse Alliance
C) Viking Confederation
D) Scandinavian Pact
- 36. Who was the famous Danish astronomer known for his contributions to astronomy?
A) Isaac Newton
B) Johannes Kepler
C) Tycho Brahe
D) Galileo Galilei
- 37. Which Scandinavian country is known as the 'Land of the Midnight Sun'?
A) Finland
B) Sweden
C) Norway
D) Iceland
- 38. What is the capital city of Finland?
A) Oslo
B) Helsinki
C) Copenhagen
D) Stockholm
- 39. Who wrote the Finnish national epic 'Kalevala'?
A) Zachris Topelius
B) Väinö Linna
C) Mika Waltari
D) Elias Lönnrot
- 40. The Swedish warship 'Vasa' sank on its maiden voyage in which year?
A) 1715
B) 1805
C) 1628
D) 1571
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