8000 IN SKI RACE

The video covers one of the world's most crowded ski races in Sweden, tracing its origins back to 1922. The race commemorates the Swedish overthrow of the Danes in 1500, following the same route as the Swedish warriors. It highlights the race's dynamics, including the winner's tradition, and briefly mentions the popularity of penny farthings in the 1870s.

What is the starting point of the ski race mentioned in the video?

• Stockholm

• Vasa

• Gothenburg

• Malmö

How many skiers participate in the race from all over Europe?

• 10,000

• 5,000

• 8,000

• 12,000

What historical event does the ski race commemorate?

• The founding of the town of Vasa

• The rise and overthrow of the Danes by the Swedish in 1500

• The signing of the Treaty of Vasa

• The Swedish-Danish War of 1800

What is awarded to the winner of the ski race?

• A trophy

• A gold medal

• A winner's laurel wreath

• A cash prize

What mode of transportation became popular after the 1870s?

• Bicycles

• Penny farthings

• Horse-drawn carriages

• Motorcycles