Swedish Monarchs Family Tree

The video explores the history of Swedish monarchy from legendary figures like Bjorn Ironside to the current King Karl XVI Gustav. It covers the formation of early kingdoms, the Kalmar Union, and Sweden's rise as a European power under Gustavus Adolphus. The narrative concludes with the modern royal family and the adoption of absolute primogeniture.

Who is considered the legendary founder of the House of Munsa?

• Eric the Victorious

• Ragnar Lodbrook

• Sigrid the Hottie

• Bjorn Ironside

Which king is known as the first historical king of Sweden?

• Magnus the 4th

• Olaf

• Canute the Great

• Eric the Victorious

What were the two major kingdoms in medieval Sweden?

• Sphere Land and Yota Land

• Munsa and Stienschiel

• Denmark and Norway

• Kalmar and Stockholm

Who was the regent that united the Scandinavian kingdoms under the Kalmar Union?

• Queen Ulrika Eleonora

• Queen Victoria

• Queen Margaret

• Queen Christina

Which house led Sweden to independence from the Kalmar Union?

• House of Vasa

• House of Oldenburg

• House of Palatinate Svibruken

• House of Stienschiel

Who is known as the father of Modern Warfare in Sweden?

• Sigismund

• Gustavus Adolphus

• John the 3rd

• Eric the 14th

Which house succeeded the House of Palatinate Svibruken in Sweden?

• House of Vasa

• House of Oldenburg

• House of Bernadot

• House of Holstein Gotorp

What significant change did Sweden adopt in 1980 regarding royal succession?

• Salic law

• Cognatic primogeniture

• Elective monarchy

• Absolute primogeniture

Who is the current King of Sweden?

• Christian the Second

• Karl the 16th Gustav

• Gustav the 5th

• Oscar the Second

Who is the heir apparent to the current Swedish throne?

• Prince Daniel

• Prince Carl Philip

• Crown Princess Victoria

• Princess Estelle