- 1. Norwegian history dates back to the Vikings who were the first known settlers of the region. Norway eventually became a unified kingdom in the 9th century under King Harald Fairhair. Throughout the centuries, Norway has experienced periods of prosperity and turmoil, including the union with Denmark and later with Sweden. Norway gained independence in 1905 and has since developed into a modern and prosperous nation known for its stunning natural landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and commitment to social welfare. The country played a significant role in World War II and became a founding member of the United Nations. Today, Norway is a thriving democracy with a strong economy, high standard of living, and active involvement in global affairs.
Who was the first King of Norway?
A) Hakon the Good
B) Haakon IV
C) Olaf II
D) Harald Fairhair
- 2. When did the union between Norway and Denmark end?
A) 1523
B) 1397
C) 1814
D) 1905
- 3. Who wrote the Norwegian play 'Peer Gynt'?
A) Henrik Ibsen
B) Sigrid Undset
C) Bjornstjerne Bjornson
D) Knut Hamsun
- 4. What is the traditional Norwegian costume called?
A) Husfliden
B) Nisselue
C) Bunad
D) Lusekofte
- 5. Where is the Viking Ship Museum located in Norway?
A) Oslo
B) Trondheim
C) Stavanger
D) Bergen
- 6. Who was the first female Prime Minister of Norway?
A) Kjell Magne Bondevik
B) Jens Stoltenberg
C) Erna Solberg
D) Gro Harlem Brundtland
- 7. Which Norwegian artist painted 'The Scream'?
A) Frits Thaulow
B) Edvard Munch
C) Harriet Backer
D) Marius Eriksen
- 8. What is the oldest city in Norway?
A) Tønsberg
B) Trondheim
C) Oslo
D) Bergen
- 9. Which Norwegian explorer was the first to reach the South Pole?
A) Leif Erikson
B) Fridtjof Nansen
C) Roald Amundsen
D) Thor Heyerdahl
- 10. What is the highest mountain in Norway?
A) Kebnekaise
B) Galdhøpiggen
C) Gaustatoppen
D) Jotunheimen
- 11. Who founded the city of Bergen in 1070?
A) Olav Kyrre
B) Haakon IV
C) Harald Hardrada
D) Magnus the Good
- 12. Which treaty marked the end of the Kalmar Union between Denmark, Norway, and Sweden?
A) Treaty of Versailles
B) Treaty of Brömsebro
C) Treaty of Lübeck
D) Treaty of Kiel
- 13. Which famous Norwegian playwright won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1928?
A) Jon Fosse
B) Sigrid Undset
C) Henrik Ibsen
D) Bjornstjerne Bjornson
- 14. What is the traditional Norwegian bread made from barley and oats called?
A) Surdeigsbrød
B) Flatbrød
C) Knekkebrød
D) Lefse
- 15. Which famous composer was Norwegian?
A) Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
B) Antonín Dvořák
C) Jean Sibelius
D) Edvard Grieg
- 16. Which event is celebrated on May 17th in Norway?
A) Victory Day
B) Independence Day
C) Constitution Day
D) National Day
- 17. What is the traditional Norwegian alcoholic beverage distilled from potatoes?
A) Karsk
B) Lutefisk
C) Glogg
D) Aquavit
- 18. Which Norwegian explorer sailed the Kon-Tiki raft across the Pacific Ocean?
A) Leif Erikson
B) Fridtjof Nansen
C) Thor Heyerdahl
D) Roald Amundsen
- 19. What is the name of the winter sports festival held annually in Holmenkollen, Norway?
A) Holmenkollen Ski Festival
B) Oslo Winter Sports Week
C) Lillehammer Winter Games
D) Bergen Snow Festival
- 20. When did Norway gain full independence from Sweden?
A) 1945
B) 1814
C) 1905
D) 1917
- 21. When was the Black Death epidemic in Norway?
A) 1832
B) 1720-1721
C) 1349-1350
D) 1483
- 22. 'Bunad' refers to traditional Norwegian what?
A) Festivals
B) Costumes
C) Folk music
D) Food
- 23. What is the traditional Norwegian dish consisting of dried cod?
A) Rakfisk
B) Fårikål
C) Pinnekjøtt
D) Lutefisk
- 24. Who was the first Norwegian Nobel laureate?
A) Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson
B) Henrik Ibsen
C) Knut Hamsun
D) Sigrid Undset
- 25. What is the term used to describe the form of government in Norway?
A) Absolute monarchy
B) Constitutional monarchy
C) Republic
D) Dictatorship
- 26. Which famous Norseman is known for leading the first European expedition to North America?
A) Olaf Tryggvason
B) Magnus the Good
C) Leif Erikson
D) Harald Hardrada
- 27. What is the name of the ancient poetic form in Old Norse literature?
A) Rune
B) Sagas
C) Lay
D) Edda
- 28. Which famous Viking was the first ruler of Normandy in France?
A) Harald Bluetooth
B) Leif Erikson
C) Rollo
D) Erik the Red
- 29. Which Norwegian architect designed the Oslo Opera House?
A) Erik Gunnar Asplund
B) Snøhetta
C) Arne Jacobsen
D) Henning Larsen
- 30. When did Norway become a part of the Kalmar Union?
A) 1520
B) 1397
C) 1648
D) 1066
- 31. Who was the first king of Norway from the House of Oldenburg?
A) Harald V
B) Haakon VII
C) Christian I
D) Olav V
- 32. Which leader of the Norwegian resistance during World War II was executed by the Nazis?
A) Max Manus
B) Quisling
C) Thor Heyerdahl
D) Einar Gerhardsen
- 33. Which event took place in Oslo in 1952 and helped boost Norway's international profile?
A) Winter Olympics
B) World Expo
C) Eurovision Song Contest
D) NATO Summit
- 34. Who composed the music for the Norwegian national anthem?
A) Johan Svendsen
B) Ludvig Mathias Lindeman
C) Rikard Nordraak
D) Edvard Grieg
- 35. Which famous Norwegian had the nickname 'The Father of Skiing'?
A) Ole Einar Bjørndalen
B) Sondre Norheim
C) Halling-Koch
D) Birkebeiner
- 36. What is the name of the indigenous people of northern Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia?
A) Sami
B) Eskimos
C) Inuit
D) Lapps
- 37. Which Norwegian band achieved international fame with their hit song 'Take On Me'?
A) Röyksopp
B) Sondre Lerche
C) A-ha
D) Kings of Convenience
- 38. Which Norwegian actress won an Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in 'The Danish Girl'?
A) Julia Bache-Wiig
B) Alicia Vikander
C) Marianne Ødegård
D) Ingrid Bolsø Berdal
- 39. Which Norwegian chess player became the World Chess Champion in 2013?
A) Simen Agdestein
B) Magnus Carlsen
C) Leif Erland Johannessen
D) Jon Ludvig Hammer
- 40. Which famous Norwegian explorer discovered Greenland?
A) Fridtjof Nansen
B) Leif Erikson
C) Erik the Red
D) Roald Amundsen
- 41. What event occurred in Norway on 9 April 1940?
A) Constitution adopted
B) Declaration of independence
C) German invasion
D) Discovery of oil
- 42. Which member of the Norwegian royal family is known for working as a model?
A) Crown Prince Haakon
B) Princess Märtha Louise
C) King Harald V
D) Crown Princess Mette-Marit
- 43. What is the name of the traditional Norwegian dish made from mashed potatoes and turnips?
A) Kjøttkaker
B) Lutefisk
C) Fårikål
D) Raspeball
- 44. Which Norwegian city is known as the 'Northern Light Capital of Norway'?
A) Tromsø
B) Bodø
C) Ålesund
D) Stavanger
- 45. What is the name of the traditional wooden stave churches found in Norway?
A) Fjellkirke
B) Stavkirke
C) Domkirke
D) Klosterkirke
- 46. In Norwegian mythology, what is the name of the end of the world?
A) Fimbulwinter
B) Valhalla
C) Ragnarok
D) Yggdrasil
- 47. What is the name of the national park that is home to some of Norway's highest mountains?
A) Dovrefjell
B) Jotunheimen
C) Hardangervidda
D) Rondane
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