Round 1: Culture: Food, Tradition, Holidays, Fun facts

H&M is a Swedish company. What does it stand for?

• Hans & Mauritz

• Henrik & Maija

• Hennes & Mauritz

• Henrik & Man

Which of these things is NOT a Swedish-founded company?

• Citroën

• Volvo

• Minecraft

• Spotify

What does the djungelskog translate to from Swedish to English?

• Jungle Bear

• Jungle Forest

• Mounatin Dog

• Pig jungle

What event are these danish people celebrating?

• A wedding

• Highschool graduation

• Denmark's National Dat

• Summer solstice

Answer explanation

The hats these students are wearing are a graduate tradition! Similar graduation hats are worn in almost all of the Nordic countries.

LEGO is a danish company who got its name from an abbreviation of Danish words "Leg Godt." What does it mean in English?

• Live well

• Laugh good

• Play good

• Play Well

When do most Scandinavians celebrate Christmas? (Eg. Month Date)

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What country drinks the most coffee per capita?

• Sweden

• Norway

• Finland

• Denmark

Sonkajärvi, a small municipality in Finland, is known for what unique competition?

• Wife carrying

• Pigeon calling

• Air guitar

• Moose riding

What is Lutefisk cured with?

• Vinegar

• Sugar

• Salt

• Lye

Which country is not a part of the European union?

• Finland

• Norway

• Sweden

• Denmark