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Don't Leave Me Alone With The Danes...

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

According to legend the Danish flag, Dannebrog, fell from the sky during a battle in Estonia. Which year did this apparently happen?

a)

1127

b)

1304

c)

1219

d)

1469

2.

Biking is a popular form of transport here, but how many Danes own a bike?

a)

80%

b)

90%

c)

70%

d)

50%

3.

On average, how many rainy days are there in Aarhus per year?

a)

222

b)

189

c)

118

d)

111

4.

Every year Tuborg brings out a special Christmas beer (Julebrug). What day was J-dag in 2021?

a)

5th November

b)

25th November

c)

5th December

d)

15th November

5.

What is Denmark's national dish?

a)

Stegt flæsk med persillesovs

(Fried pork with parsley sauce)

b)

Stjerneskud ('shooting star' open-faced sandwich)

c)

Danish Pastries

d)

Tarteletter

(Mini pies)

6.

Aarhus is Denmark's second biggest city, but which is Denmark's 5th biggest city?

a)

Kolding

b)

Odense

c)

Esbjerg

d)

Aalborg

7.

What's the furthest you can be from the sea in Denmark?

a)

35km

b)

78km

c)

99km

d)

52km

8.

What does "gå agurk" (go cucumber) mean?

a)

Chill out

b)

Be jealous

c)

Eat salad

d)

Go crazy

9.

How many of Denmark's islands have names?

a)

258

b)

443

c)

69

d)

555

10.

How many vowels are there in the Danish alphabet?

a)

5

b)

8

c)

9

d)

7

11.

What is the traditional prize if you find the whole almond in your risalamande at Christmas?

a)

Another bowl of risalamande

b)

A marzipan pig

c)

A giant box of liquorice

d)

A chocolate reindeer

12.

Who beat Denmark in the 2020 Euro Semi Finals?

a)

Czech Republic

b)

England

c)

Italy

d)

Belgium

13.

Denmark is famous for its pastries... but they don't actually come from Denmark! Where did 'Danish' pastries originate?

a)

Austria

b)

Germany

c)

Sweden

d)

The Netherlands

14.

What is the typical drink to have with a hotdog in Denmark?

a)

Beer

b)

Faxe Kondi

c)

Chocolate Milk

d)

Coffee

15.

Which one of these is NOT essential for a stereotypical winter hygge evening?

a)

Warm drinks

b)

Friends

c)

Alcohol

d)

Candles