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