Scandinavian History and Culture Quiz

Which countries are traditionally considered part of Scandinavia?

• Germany, Poland, and Russia

• Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia

• Finland, Iceland, and Greenland

• Denmark, Norway, and Sweden

What was a significant trade item from Scandinavia during the Bronze Age?

• Gold

• Amber

• Silver

• Iron

Which language family replaced the older Neolithic languages in southern Scandinavia?

• Indo-European

• Uralic

• Turkic

• Semitic

What was the outcome of the initial battles between the Germanic tribes and the Romans?

• The Romans were victorious

• The Germanic tribes were defeated

• The Germanic tribes won decisively

• The battles ended in a stalemate

What event marked the beginning of the Viking Age?

• The unification of Denmark

• The raid on the monastery of Lindisfarne

• The fall of the Western Roman Empire

• The migration of the Angles, Saxons, and Jutes

Which group of Vikings established the Danelaw in Britain?

• The Normans

• The Danes

• The Swedes

• The Norwegians

Who was the first king to unite Norway?

• Harald Fairhair

• Eric the Victorious

• Sven Forkbeard

• Rollo

What was the Kalmar Union?

• A union of Scandinavian kingdoms under one monarch

• A trade agreement between Nordic countries

• A military alliance against the Roman Empire

• A cultural exchange program in the Middle Ages

Which country gained independence from Sweden in 1905?

• Norway

• Iceland

• Finland

• Denmark

During which war did Russia annex Finland from Sweden?

• The Napoleonic Wars

• The Great Northern War

• The Crimean War

• The Thirty Years' War