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An Icelandic Timeline (874-1970)

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Fun Trivia : Quizzes : European : An Icelandic Timeline (874-1970)

Introduction:
"Iceland is a large island country near the mid-Atlantic. I will be telling you about significant events in Icelandic history. I hope you enjoy!"


1. Which year did Ingolfur Arnson become the first permanent settler of Iceland?
    563
    746
    685
    874


2. When did Iceland convert to Christianity?
    536
    1000
    869
    921


3. When did Iceland become under Danish rule?
    1120
    1460
    1240
    1380


4. When did Iceland gain home rule?
    1919
    1874
    1675
    1764


5. In 1104 the volcano Hekla erupted in Iceland.
    True
    False


6. In which year did the bubonic plague spread to Iceland?
    1606
    946
    1707
    1456


7. When was the Althing founded?
    1876
    930
    1089
    1483


8. In 1550 Jon Aarson and his sons were beheaded.
    True
    False


9. In which year was Snorri Sturluson murdered?
    1245
    1242
    1241
    1243


10. When did Iceland join the European Free Trade Association?
    1960
    1970
    1980
    1950


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