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