- 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) 1701
B) 1397
C) 1523
D) 1618
- 2. Who was the founder of Stockholm?
A) Alfred Nobel
B) Gustav Vasa
C) Emilie Flygare-Carlén
D) Birger Jarl
- 3. When did Sweden become a constitutional monarchy?
A) 1523
B) 1856
C) 1809
D) 1700
- 4. Which battle is known as one of the greatest defeats in Swedish history?
A) Battle of Lund
B) Battle of Poltava
C) Battle of Narva
D) Battle of Leipzig
- 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) 1973
C) 2020
D) 2000
- 7. Who is often considered the father of modern Stockholm?
A) Gustav I
B) Gustav IV Adolph
C) Charles XI
D) Johan III
- 8. What year was Greta Thunberg born?
A) 1999
B) 1987
C) 2006
D) 2003
- 9. Who was the leader of Sweden during World War II?
A) Olof Palme
B) Carl Bildt
C) Per Albin Hansson
D) Stefan Löfven
- 10. Which Swedish king was assassinated in 1792?
A) Gustav III
B) Gustav IV Adolf
C) Gustav V
D) Gustav II Adolf
- 11. Which Swedish city was founded by Birger Jarl in 1252?
A) Gothenburg
B) Malmö
C) Stockholm
D) Uppsala
- 12. What is the name of the Swedish traditional midsummer celebration?
A) Midsommar
B) Fettisdagen
C) Lucia
D) Valborgsmässoafton
- 13. Who was the first woman to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1909?
A) Selma Lagerlöf
B) Vilhelm Moberg
C) Astrid Lindgren
D) Karin Boye
- 14. Which Swedish inventor is credited with inventing the safety match?
A) Gustaf Erik Pasch
B) Alfred Nobel
C) Alexander L. Wetterlund
D) Johan Edvard Lundström
- 15. When was the Battle of Lützen fought?
A) 1632
B) 1709
C) 1743
D) 1815
- 16. Who was the first Swedish astronaut in space?
A) Christer Fuglesang
B) Yuri Gagarin
C) Anna Fisher
D) Scott Kelly
- 17. In which year did the princess Victoria marry Prince Daniel?
A) 2015
B) 2005
C) 1995
D) 2010
- 18. Who is known as the 'Swedish nightingale'?
A) Jenny Lind
B) Zara Larsson
C) Sarah Dawn Finer
D) Robyn
- 19. Who is Sweden's largest trading partner?
A) Germany
B) Denmark
C) Norway
D) Finland
- 20. Which Swedish scientist is known as the 'father of modern taxonomy'?
A) Alfred Nobel
B) Carl Linnaeus
C) Anders Celsius
D) Svante Arrhenius
- 21. Which Swedish pop group won the Eurovision Song Contest in 1974 with the song 'Waterloo'?
A) ABBA
B) Ace of Base
C) Roxette
D) The Cardigans
- 22. Which Swedish inventor is known for inventing dynamite?
A) Alfred Nobel
B) Gustaf Dalen
C) Niklas Zennström
D) Carl Munters
- 23. What is the most famous outdoor museum in Sweden called?
A) Gripsholm Castle
B) Skansen
C) Vasamuseet
D) Drottningholm Palace
- 24. What was the name of the Swedish diplomat who saved thousands of Jews during WWII?
A) Olof Palme
B) Kofi Annan
C) Raoul Wallenberg
D) Dag Hammarskjöld
- 25. Which Swedish actress won an Academy Award for her role in the movie 'The Danish Girl'?
A) Ingrid Bergman
B) Anita Ekberg
C) Greta Garbo
D) Alicia Vikander
- 26. Which Swedish author is known for creating the character Lisbeth Salander in 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' series?
A) Astrid Lindgren
B) Camilla Läckberg
C) Henning Mankell
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) Måns Zelmerlöw
B) Charlotte Perrelli
C) Eric Saade
D) Loreen
- 29. Which Swedish car manufacturer is known for its safety innovations?
A) Saab
B) Volvo
C) Koenigsegg
D) Polestar
- 30. What is the name of the Swedish traditional crayfish party celebrated in August?
A) Midsommar
B) Julbord
C) Semla fest
D) Kräftskiva
- 31. 'Lucia', a Swedish tradition celebrated on December 13th, is associated with which event?
A) Easter
B) Halloween
C) Midsummer
D) Winter solstice
- 32. What is the official currency of Sweden?
A) Euro
B) Swedish Krona
C) Danish Krone
D) Norwegian Krone
- 33. Who was the first female in the world to be elected head of state in parliamentary elections?
A) Kerstin Hesselgren
B) Queen Christina
C) Princess Madeleine
D) Margaret I of Denmark
- 34. What was the name of the Swedish warship that sank in 1628 and was salvaged in the 20th century?
A) Östindiefararen
B) Götheborg
C) Vasa
D) Gripen
- 35. In what year did the Swedish Academy start awarding the Nobel Prize in Literature?
A) 1800
B) 1901
C) 1925
D) 1950
- 36. Which Swedish author and playwright wrote 'Miss Julie' in 1888?
A) Moa Martinson
B) August Strindberg
C) Selma Lagerlöf
D) Henrik Ibsen
- 37. Which Swedish engineer and inventor is best known for inventing the Celsius temperature scale?
A) Carl Linnaeus
B) Alfred Nobel
C) Gustaf Dalén
D) Anders Celsius
- 38. In which year did Sweden adopt the Gregorian calendar?
A) 1700
B) 1850
C) 1800
D) 1753
- 39. Which Swedish scientist is known for discovering the greenhouse effect?
A) Johan Axel Munthe
B) Nils Gustaf Dalén
C) Jöns Jacob Berzelius
D) Svante Arrhenius
- 40. Who was the founder of the Swedish Empire in the 17th century?
A) Gustav Vasa
B) Eric the Victorious
C) Gustavus Adolphus
D) Charles XII
- 41. During which century did Sweden become a major European power?
A) 19th century
B) 16th century
C) 17th century
D) 18th 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) Seven Years' War
C) Great Northern War
D) Napoleonic Wars
- 43. What is the name of the Swedish parliament?
A) Althing
B) Duma
C) Riksdag
D) Diet
- 44. Who was the prominent Swedish diplomat and former Secretary-General of the United Nations?
A) Boutros Boutros-Ghali
B) Folke Bernadotte
C) Dag Hammarskjöld
D) Ban Ki-moon
- 45. Which Swedish author is best known for creating the Pippi Longstocking books?
A) Astrid Lindgren
B) Henning Mankell
C) August Strindberg
D) Selma Lagerlöf
- 46. Who was the first female Prime Minister of Sweden?
A) Anna Kinberg Batra
B) Ingvar Carlsson
C) Fredrik Reinfeldt
D) Göran Persson
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