Scandinavian History Quiz

Which countries are commonly referred to as the Scandinavian countries?

• Denmark, Sweden, and Finland only

• Norway, Denmark, and Sweden only

• Finland and Iceland only

• Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, and Iceland

What was the primary reason for the formation of the Kalmar Union?

• To expand territory

• To combat the German Hanseatic League

• To promote cultural exchange

• To establish a new religion

Who played a crucial role in uniting the Scandinavian kingdoms under the Kalmar Union?

• King Haakon VI

• Christian II

• Gustav Vasa

• Margaret of Denmark

What event marked the beginning of the end for the Kalmar Union?

• The Northern Seven Years’ War

• The marriage of Margaret to King Haakon VI

• The crowning of Christian II as Sweden’s king

• The signing of the Kalmar Treaty

Who led the revolt that resulted in Sweden's independence from the Kalmar Union?

• Margaret of Denmark

• Erik XIV

• Gustav Vasa

• Christian II

What was a significant consequence of the Northern Seven Years’ War?

• Denmark-Norway gained new territories

• Sweden was annexed by Denmark-Norway

• The war ended with little change in territory

• Norway gained independence

Which war highlighted the differing mentalities between Denmark and Norway?

• The Thirty Years’ War

• The Kalmar War

• The Scanian War

• The Dano-Swedish War

What was the impact of the Napoleonic Wars on Denmark-Norway?

• It led to the Treaty of Kiel

• It caused the annexation of Finland

• It strengthened the union

• It resulted in a new alliance with Sweden

Why did Denmark-Norway join the League of Armed Neutrality?

• To gain new territories

• To support France

• To protect against British aggression

• To expand its naval fleet

What was a key reason for Denmark not fighting to keep Norway?

• Denmark was too dominant

• Norway was too weak

• Sweden was an ally

• Denmark had to sign the Treaty of Kiel