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