Sweden 1970s - sports, traditional ceremonies, indigenous Sami people and reindeer breeding

The video explores Swedish culture, highlighting the enthusiasm for sports like soccer and ice hockey. It discusses the widespread membership in the Swedish Lutheran Church and various cultural traditions, including the Midsummer Festival and maypole raising. The video also covers summer activities like bathing and windsurfing, winter sports such as skiing, and budget travel options through youth hostels. Additionally, it touches on the lifestyle of the Laplanders, an ethnic minority in northern Sweden, who breed reindeer.

Which sports are most popular among Swedes during different seasons?

• Basketball in the summer and skiing in the winter

• Soccer in the summer and ice hockey in the winter

• Tennis in the summer and snowboarding in the winter

• Cricket in the summer and curling in the winter

What is a common religious affiliation among Swedes?

• Roman Catholic Church

• Swedish Lutheran Church

• Anglican Church

• Eastern Orthodox Church

What is a traditional event celebrated during the Midsummer Festival in Sweden?

• Building snowmen

• Harvesting crops

• Raising the maypole

• Lighting fireworks

What activity is popular among Swedes during the winter season?

• Hiking

• Surfing

• Skiing

• Cycling

Who are the Laplanders and what is their primary occupation?

• A community in eastern Sweden known for mining

• A cultural group in central Sweden known for farming

• An ethnic group in southern Sweden known for fishing

• An ethnic minority in northern Sweden known for breeding reindeer