Mixed Sweden Trivia

1. What is the geopolitical region in which we can find Sweden?

From Quiz A Swedish Smorgasbord!

Answer: Scandinavia

The term dates from the 18th century. Scandinavia is an historical, cultural, and linguistic area in Northern Europe, generally comprised of Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. The peninsula which Sweden and Norway share is the Scandinavian Peninsula. The Swedish, Norwegian, and Danish languages are part of a dialect continuum of Scandinavian languages, which is to say they are all rather mutually intelligible -- conveniently. Sometimes Iceland and Finland are considered part of Scandinavia in anglophonic writing because of their proximity and history, but when including these countries the better term would be "Nordic countries", which also encompasses the Faroe Islands and Greenland. The Balkans comprise the southern European nations of Croatia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Serbia, Kosovo, Montenegro, Macedonia, Albania, Bulgaria, and Romania, and some sources include Slovenia, Eastern Thrace (the European part of Turkey), and Moldova -- though there is no universal agreement. Balochistan is a desert region covering the Iranian plateau and parts of southwestern Afghanistan. The Greater Antilles consist of the Caribbean islands of Cuba, Hispaniola, Puerto Rico, and Jamaica.

From Quiz Things That Happen Sometimes (In Sweden)

Answer: Midsummer's Day

The Midsummer's Day public holiday includes the traditional maypole dance. It occurs about the time of the Summer Solstice in the month of June each year. The holiday is celebrated in other European countries as well as in Sweden.

From Quiz A Swedish Smorgasbord!

Answer: Constitutional monarchy

To be most precise, Sweden is a parliamentary representative democratic constitutional monarchy. The parliament, or Riksdag, passes and repeals laws and amends the constitution. Sweden has several political parties represented proportionally in the unicameral Riksdag, whose Speaker has the authority to appoint and dismiss the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister, as head of the government (or 'administration' in U.S. English), exercises both executive and legislative powers with the help of a cabinet of nearly two dozen ministers (whom the PM appoints). The judiciary in Sweden is independent of these bodies, and follows neither English common law (and its emphasis on legal precedence) nor the French Napoleonic code, though it draws from these traditions and others. And with all this democracy, there sits on the throne a monarch, a largely symbolic head of state since 1917.

From Quiz Things That Happen Sometimes (In Sweden)

Answer: Bonfires

Sweden's "Bonfire Night" is celebrated at this time. Songs and bonfires occur during the evening with this Valborg holiday tradition. This annual holiday welcomes in Spring time.

From Quiz Swedish Snapshot

Answer: During the Napoleonic Wars

After a massive territory loss to Russia during the Napoleonic wars, Sweden's neutrality began in 1812. This allowed Sweden to distance itself from the transferring military alliances that occurred in Europe during the 19th century. It maintained this position during both World Wars and during the Cold War was seen as a moderating influence between Eastern and Western blocs and remained outside any NATO and Warsaw Pact membership during this time. In the 90s, Sweden supported efforts to develop a new inclusive European security order based on "conflict prevention and respect for national sovereignty and national borders", as established by the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe. However, following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2014, Sweden (and Finland) applied to join NATO in 2022, officially ending its long-standing period of neutrality as neutral states cannot rely on allies for military assistance. As such the two countries have adopted EU common foreign and security policy, especially in aspects of of defence cooperation. In another telling move, Sweden reintroduced military conscription in 2018.

From Quiz Things That Happen Sometimes (In Sweden)

Answer: For Sweden -- With the Times

Since the early sixteenth century, each Swedish monarch has chosen their own individual personal motto, which is used thoughout their reign. The other quoted mottos were those of other Swedish monarchs.

From Quiz Things That Happen Sometimes (In Sweden)

Answer: Church of Sweden

The Church of Sweden is the largest Christian church in Sweden. It is an Evangelical Lutheran community of faith with parishes and dioceses. The church has a national organisation in Sweden. The Primate of the Church of Sweden is the Archbischop of Uppsala. This church establishment was initially started by the King of Sweden, King Gustav I Vasa, in the year 1526.

From Quiz Swedish Snapshot

Answer: Only flag that contains yellow

All Scandinavian flags (and Iceland's) feature a Scandinavian (offset) cross on a plain background. All these flags contain only three colours: Red, white and blue. Except for Sweden's. Sweden is the only one of the five flags that contains yellow - specifically a yellow Scandinavian cross on a dark blue background. The significance of the two colours is grounded in mythology: In the 12th century, King Eric IX claimed he saw a golden cross in the sky during the First Swedish Crusade in 1157. He interpreted this as a sign from God so then he took the golden cross against a blue background as his banner. There is also a theory that the Swedish flag was created by King Charles VIII, who introduced the coat of arms of Sweden in 1442. The Swedish national coat of arms is a combination of King Albert's coat of arms from 1364 and King Magnus III's coat of arms from 1275. The blue field is divided into quarters by a golden cross.

From Quiz A Swedish Smorgasbord!

Answer: Lutheranism

Sweden was pagan until the 11th century, when it became Christianized. In the 16th century, The King of Sweden, Gustav I, saw the Protestant Reformation as an opportunity to seize Catholic Church properties, and in 1531 the state church became the Lutheran Church of Sweden. From 1860 to 1951, a Swede belonging to the Lutheran Church could leave the Church only to join another recognized Christian denomination. In 2000, however, the Church was dis-established, and attendance plummeted.

From Quiz Things That Happen Sometimes (In Sweden)

Answer: 32 percent

In Sweden, education is divided into first, second and third levels with European standards levels for higher education. There are sixty higher education credits given with each completed academic year of study. Specialization in higher education allows for Bachelor and Masters degrees to be granted.

From Quiz Swedish Snapshot

Answer: Norway and Finland

By European standards, Sweden is relatively large in area. At 447,425 square kilometres (172,752 sq mi), Sweden is the largest of the four Nordic countries and the fifth-largest largest overall in Europe. The longest border with Norway is 1619 km (1005 mi) making it the longest uninterrupted border within Europe. The Scandinavian mountain chain or Scandes forms much of this western border, particularly in the north. The Swedish-Finnish border is 614km (381 mi) long. Sweden does not share a border with Russia, as in the north, Norway stretches around the north of Sweden and has a 761 km (472 mi) border with Finland and a short border (198km / 123km) with Russia with a single border crossing. As such Sweden has no maritime access to the north into the Barents Sea.

From Quiz Things That Happen Sometimes (In Sweden)

Answer: Houses

Carl Larsson lived from May 28, 1853 to January 22, 1919. He attended the Royal Academy of the Arts in Stockholm, Sweden. He became an artist in Paris in 1877. He got married to his wife there. His 8 children often posed for him. The painting "Midventerblot" was considered by him to be his best work.

From Quiz A Swedish Smorgasbord!

Answer: 1958

Brazil won the championship by beating Sweden 5-2 in the final. France was third, and West Germany fourth. This marked the only year in the 20th century that Sweden hosted the FIFA World Cup.

From Quiz Things That Happen Sometimes (In Sweden)

Answer: Stockholm

The royal palace of Sweden is located in Stockholm. The city looks out to the Baltic sea and includes fourteen islands.

From Quiz Swedish Snapshot

Answer: Built on 14 islands in Lake Maleran

Stockholm is a global city of approximately one million people (2021) with 2.4 million in its metropolitan area. Built on 14 islands in a large lake that empties into the Baltic Sea, the city is the cultural, political, and economic centre of Sweden. It hosts important Universities such as Karolinska Institute, Stockholm School of Economics, KTH Royal Institute of Technology and Stockholm University. as well as hosting the annual Nobel Prize ceremonies. The Vasa Museum is the most visited museum in Scandinavia. The Stockholm metro has been called the longest art gallery in the world because of its decor when it opened in 1950. Stockholm is the centre of government and the royal family lives here in Stockholm Palace neighbouring the Riksdag building, or in Drottningholm Palace on the island Lovon on the city outskirts.

From Quiz A Swedish Smorgasbord!

Answer: Whitefish soaked in lye

The Swedes take air-dried whitefish and soak it in lye, hence "lye fish" or lutfisk. They may drink it with Akvavit, a popular distilled spirit flavored with caraway or dill. If you don't like lutfisk you could try surströmming, or fermented herring, often served in a can that bulges as the fermentation process continues. Yum.

From Quiz Things That Happen Sometimes (In Sweden)

Answer: Christianity

The Scandinavian Cross is present on the flags of five countries in the Scandinavian area of Europe. The off-set cross is yellow and the background of the flag is blue on the flag of Sweden.

From Quiz Swedish Snapshot

Answer: Its port - commerce and trade

Gothenburg was established by King Gustavus Adolphus by royal charter in 1621 primarily to function as a Dutch trading (but fortified) colony. The settlement attracted large numbers of German and Scottish allies to populate Sweden's only town, at that time, on the west coast. The Port of Gothenburg is the largest port in the Nordic countries in the early 21st century and it has attracted industrial giants such as Volvo, AstraZeneca, Ericsson, and SKF. Its proximity to Oslo and Copenhagen has increased its trading capacity enormously. In 2021, over 600 000 people lived in the city with over 1.1 million in its metropolitan area. Also noted for its green spaces and eclectic neighbourhoods, Gothenburg attracts much of Sweden's tourist trade.

From Quiz Swedish Snapshot

Answer: Coffee and pastries

Nordic food is based on simple fare such as fish, (mainly herring) some meat, potatoes and dairy products. Herbs and spices are scarce and vegetables are not as prominent as in other Western cultures. Swedes tend to eat a light breakfast and lunch and a heavy dinner in the evening. An important concept is Fika which is coffee with pasties (or other light snacks) taken at mid-morning or mid-afternoon. This is an important social occasion during the working day and is rarely missed.

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