Discover Norway: A Comprehensive Collection of Geography MCQ Questions

1.Which city is the capital of Norway?

1. Bergen
2. Oslo
3. Trondheim
4. Stavanger

Answer: B. Oslo

2.What is the name of the longest fjord in Norway?

1. Sognefjord
2. Hardangerfjord
3. Geirangerfjord
4. Nærøyfjord

Answer: A. Sognefjord

3.Which mountain range runs along the western part of Norway and includes its highest peak, Galdhøpiggen?

1. Scandinavian Mountains
2. Jotunheimen Range
3. Dovre Mountains
4. Lyngen Alps

Answer: B. Jotunheimen Range

4.What is the currency of Norway?

1. Euro
2. Krona
3. Pound
4. Franc

Answer: B. Krona

5.Which Norwegian explorer was the first to reach the South Pole in 1911?

1. Roald Amundsen
2. Thor Heyerdahl
3. Fridtjof Nansen
4. Leif Erikson

Answer: A. Roald Amundsen

6.What is the traditional Norwegian dish of dried fish, usually cod, that has been soaked in a lye solution?

1. Koldtbord
2. Krumkake
3. Lutefisk
4. Pølse med lompe

Answer: C. Lutefisk

7.Which archipelago, known for its distinctive wildlife, is a Norwegian territory in the Arctic Ocean?

1. Shetland Islands
2. Faroe Islands
3. Svalbard
4. Orkney Islands

Answer: C. Svalbard

8.What is the name of the famous painting by Edvard Munch that depicts a figure on a bridge with a swirling sky in the background?

1. The Scream
2. The Kiss
3. Starry Night
4. The Persistence of Memory

Answer: A. The Scream

9.Which body of water lies to the west of Norway and is known for its rich fishing grounds?

1. North Sea
2. Norwegian Sea
3. Baltic Sea
4. Labrador Sea

Answer: A. North Sea

10.In Norse mythology, who is the god associated with thunder, lightning, and storms?

1. Odin
2. Thor
3. Loki
4. Freyja

Answer: B. Thor

11. Which architectural landmark in Oslo houses the Norwegian national theater and is a prominent symbol of Norwegian culture?

1. Holmenkollen Ski Jump
2. Royal Palace
3. Akershus Fortress
4. National Opera House

Answer: D. National Opera House

12. What is the name of the traditional Norwegian wooden stave church that dates back to the 12th century and is located in Lom?

1. Urnes Stave Church
2. Borgund Stave Church
3. Heddal Stave Church
4. Lom Stave Church

Answer: D. Lom Stave Church

13. Which Norwegian playwright is known for his plays such as “A Doll’s House” and “Hedda Gabler”?

1. Henrik Ibsen
2. Knut Hamsun
3. Sigrid Undset
4. Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson

Answer: A. Henrik Ibsen

14. In which year did Norway gain independence from Sweden and become a fully sovereign nation?

1. 1905
2. 1814
3. 1945
4. 1920

Answer: A. 1905

15. What is the name of the traditional Norwegian open-faced sandwich, often topped with fish, cheese, or cold cuts?

1. Pølse med lompe
2. Smørbrød
3. Koldtbord
4. Gravlaks

Answer: B. Smørbrød

16. Which Norwegian polar explorer led the first successful expedition to the North Pole in 1926?

1. Fridtjof Nansen
2. Roald Amundsen
3. Otto Sverdrup
4. Hjalmar Johansen

Answer: A. Fridtjof Nansen

17. What is the name of the medieval fortress and royal residence located in the heart of Oslo?

1. Akershus Fortress
2. Bergenhus Fortress
3. Royal Palace
4. Trondheim Castle

Answer: A. Akershus Fortress

18. Which Norwegian artist is known for his iconic paintings of the northern lights, winter landscapes, and scenes from Norwegian folklore?

1. Edvard Munch
2. Theodor Kittelsen
3. Harald Sohlberg
4. Odd Nerdrum

Answer: C. Harald Sohlberg

19.What is the name of the large waterfall in the southwestern part of Norway, known for its impressive height and surrounding scenery?

1. Vøringfossen
2. Kjosfossen
3. Langfoss
4. Steinsdalsfossen

Answer: A. Vøringfossen

20. Which Norwegian explorer is credited with the first successful navigation of the Northwest Passage in 1906?

1.  Fridtjof Nansen
2. Roald Amundsen
3.  Otto Sverdrup
4. Helge Ingstad

Answer: C. Otto Sverdrup

21. What is the name of the famous rock formation in the Lysefjord, known for its flat top and stunning views?

1. Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock)
2. Trolltunga
3. Kjeragbolten
4. The Seven Sisters

Answer: A. Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock)

22. Which Norwegian composer is renowned for his works, including the compositions for the play “Peer Gynt”?

1. Edvard Grieg
2. Johan Svendsen
3. Carl Nielsen
4. Ludvig Hegner

Answer: A. Edvard Grieg

23. In Norse mythology, who is the trickster god known for his cunning and shape-shifting abilities?

1. Odin
2. Thor
3. Loki
4. Freyja

Answer: C. Loki

24. What is the name of the northernmost point on the European mainland, located in Norway?

1. Nordkapp
2. North Cape
3. Varanger Peninsula
4. Lofoten Islands

Answer: A. Nordkapp

25. Which city in Norway is often referred to as the “Gateway to the Arctic” and is a starting point for expeditions to Svalbard?

1. Tromsø
2. Hammerfest
3. Narvik
4. Bodø

Answer: A. Tromsø

26. What is the name of the traditional Norwegian Christmas dish consisting of a variety of dried fish?

1. Lutefisk
2. Pinnekjøtt
3. Smalahove
4. Raspeballer
5. Answer: B. Pinnekjøtt

27. Which river is the longest in Norway, flowing through the capital city, Oslo?

1. Glomma
2. Drammenelva
3. Lågen
4. Akerselva

Answer: A. Glomma

28. In which Norwegian region can you find the city of Stavanger, known for its picturesque old town and nearby fjords?

1. Vestlandet (Western Norway)
2. Sørlandet (Southern Norway)
3. Østlandet (Eastern Norway)
4. Nord-Norge (Northern Norway)

Answer: A. Vestlandet (Western Norway)

29. What is the name of the historic ship that was used by the Norwegian explorer Thor Heyerdahl for his famous Kon-Tiki expedition?

1. Fram
2. Gjøa
3. Ra II
4. Kon-Tiki

Answer: D. Kon-Tiki

30. Which famous painting by Edvard Munch depicts a couple embracing under a blood-red sky and is part of his series on love and death?

1. The Scream
2. Madonna
3. The Dance of Life
4. The Vampire

Answer: C. The Dance of Life

31. What is the name of the traditional Norwegian dish made from mashed potatoes and finely ground fish, often served with bacon and lingonberry sauce?

1. Raspeballer
2. Lefse
3. Rømmegrøt
4. Pølse med lompe

Answer: A. Raspeballer

32. Which Norwegian scientist and explorer led the first successful crossing of the Greenland ice sheet in 1888?

1. Fridtjof Nansen
2. Roald Amundsen
3. Otto Sverdrup
4. Helge Ingstad

Answer: A. Fridtjof Nansen

33. In Norse mythology, what is the name of the legendary tree that connects the nine worlds and serves as a cosmic axis?

1. Yggdrasil
2. Bifröst
3. Mímisbrunnr
4. Nornswood

Answer: A. Yggdrasil

34. Which Norwegian island group, located in the Arctic Ocean, is known for its distinctive pyramid-shaped mountains and bird cliffs?

1. Lofoten Islands
2. Jan Mayen
3. Svalbard
4. Faroe Islands

Answer: B. Jan Mayen

35. What is the name of the medieval stave church located in Borgund, Norway, known for its well-preserved wooden architecture?

1. Urnes Stave Church
2. Borgund Stave Church
3. Heddal Stave Church
4. Lom Stave Church

Answer: B. Borgund Stave Church

36. Which Norwegian explorer is credited with the first successful expedition to the South Pole in 1911?

1. Fridtjof Nansen
2. Roald Amundsen
3. Otto Sverdrup
4. Thor Heyerdahl
5. Answer: B. Roald Amundsen

37. What is the name of the traditional Norwegian dish consisting of dried and salted cod, often served with potatoes and vegetables?

1. Lutefisk
2. Pinnekjøtt
3. Gravlaks
4. Koldtbord

Answer: A. Lutefisk

38. Which Norwegian playwright wrote the play “The Wild Duck” and is considered one of the founders of modern realistic drama?

1. Henrik Ibsen
2. Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson
3. Alexander Kielland
4. Jonas Lie

Answer: A. Henrik Ibsen

39. In Norse mythology, what is the name of the great wolf that is foretold to swallow the sun during Ragnarok, the end of the world?

1. Fenrir
2. Jormungandr
3. Skoll
4. Hati

Answer: C. Skoll

40. Which Norwegian expressionist painter is known for his works depicting the harshness of rural life and the beauty of the Norwegian landscape?

1. Edvard Munch
2. Theodor Kittelsen
3. Harald Sohlberg
4. Odd Nerdrum

Answer:  B. Theodor Kittelsen

41. What is the name of the mountainous plateau region in southern Norway, known for its distinctive landscapes and outdoor activities?

1. Dovre Plateau
2. Hardangervidda
3. Jotunheimen
4. Rondane

Answer: B. Hardangervidda

42. Which Norwegian scientist and explorer was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1922 for his work in humanitarianism and efforts to aid prisoners of war?

1. Fridtjof Nansen
2. Roald Amundsen
3. Otto Sverdrup
4. Thor Heyerdahl

Answer: A. Fridtjof Nansen

43. In which year did Norway join the European Free Trade Association (EFTA)?

1. 1960
2. 1973
3. 1994
4. 2001

Answer: A. 1960

44. What is the name of the deep, narrow inlet of the sea located in southwestern Norway, known for its dramatic cliffs and waterfalls?

1. Geirangerfjord
2. Lysefjord
3. Nærøyfjord
4. Hardangerfjord

Answer: B. Lysefjord

45. Which Norwegian author was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1928 for his epic novel “Kristin Lavransdatter”?

1. Knut Hamsun
2. Sigrid Undset
3. Henrik Ibsen
4. Jonas Lie

Answer: B. Sigrid Undset

46. What is the name of the traditional Norwegian Christmas porridge made from rice and milk, often served with cinnamon and sugar?

1. Risengrynsgrøt
2. Lutefisk
3. Pinnekjøtt
4. Smalahove

Answer: A. Risengrynsgrøt

47. In Norse mythology, what is the name of the bridge that connects the realm of the living with the realm of the dead?

1. Bifröst
2. Yggdrasil
3. Mímisbrunnr
4. Gjallarbrú

Answer: A. Bifröst

48. Which Norwegian city is known for its colorful wooden houses, fish market, and the funicular railway leading to Mount Fløyen?

1. Bergen
2. Trondheim
3. Stavanger
4. Kristiansand

Answer: A. Bergen

49. What is the name of the traditional Norwegian alcoholic beverage made from potato spirit and flavored with herbs, often consumed during celebrations?

1. Akevitt
2. Glogg
3. Mead
4. Punsch

Answer: A. Akevitt

50. Which Norwegian sculptor is famous for creating the Vigeland installation in Frogner Park, Oslo, featuring numerous sculptures depicting the human experience?

1.  Gustav Vigeland
2. Edvard Eriksen
3.  Anne Grimdalen
4.  Arnold Haukeland

Answer:  A. Gustav Vigeland

51. What is the name of the large peninsula in northern Norway that extends into the Arctic Ocean and is known for its dramatic landscapes?

1. Varanger Peninsula
2. Lofoten Peninsula
3. Nordkinn Peninsula
4. Jæren Peninsula

Answer: A. Varanger Peninsula

52. Which Norwegian explorer led the first successful expedition to the North Pole in 1926, flying over the Arctic Ocean in the airship Norge?

1. Roald Amundsen
2. Fridtjof Nansen
3. Otto Sverdrup
4. Umberto Nobile

Answer: D. Umberto Nobile

53. In which Norwegian region can you find the city of Molde, known for its international jazz festival and the Molde International School of Business?

1. Vestlandet (Western Norway)
2. Sørlandet (Southern Norway)
3. Østlandet (Eastern Norway)
4. Nord-Norge (Northern Norway)

Answer: A. Vestlandet (Western Norway)

54. What is the name of the traditional Norwegian cheese, often used in brown cheese (brunost), made from whey and milk?

1. Jarlsberg
2. Gudbrandsdalsost
3. Nøkkelost
4. Gamalost

Answer: B. Gudbrandsdalsost

55. Which Norwegian explorer is known for his voyages on the Kon-Tiki and Ra expeditions, testing theories about ancient seafaring and migration?

1. Roald Amundsen
2. Fridtjof Nansen
3. Thor Heyerdahl
4. Otto Sverdrup

Answer: C. Thor Heyerdahl

56. What is the name of the northernmost town in the world, located on Svalbard, Norway?

1. Longyearbyen
2. Barentsburg
3. Ny-Ålesund
4. Tromsø

Answer: A. Longyearbyen

57. In Norse mythology, who is the guardian of the Bifrost bridge and is often depicted as a rainbow bridge connecting the realms?

1. Heimdall
2. Loki
3. Odin
4. Freyja

Answer: A. Heimdall

58. What is the name of the traditional Norwegian fish soup, often made with a variety of seafood, vegetables, and herbs?

1. Fiskesuppe
2. Raspeballer
3. Lutefisk
4. Pølse med lompe

Answer: A. Fiskesuppe

59. In Norse mythology, what is the name of the great serpent that encircles the world, known as the Midgard Serpent?

1. Jormungandr
2. Fenrir
3. Nidhogg
4. Fafnir

Answer: A. Jormungandr

1. May-Britt Moser
2.  Edvard Moser
3.  Anders Heger
4.  Kari Stefansson

Answer:  B. Edvard Moser

61. What is the name of the traditional Norwegian Christmas beer, often brewed with special spices and herbs for the holiday season?

1. Punsch
2. Gløgg
3. Juleøl
4. Akevitt

Answer: C. Juleøl

62. In Norse mythology, who is the goddess associated with love, beauty, and fertility?

1. Freyja
2. Frigg
3. Sif
4. Hel

Answer: A. Freyja

63. Which Norwegian playwright wrote the play “An Enemy of the People,” addressing issues of morality and societal responsibility?

1. Henrik Ibsen
2. Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson
3. Alexander Kielland
4. Jonas Lie

Answer: A. Henrik Ibsen

64. What is the name of the traditional Norwegian open-faced sandwich topped with liver pate, bacon, and lingonberry sauce?

1. Pølse med lompe
2. Leverpostei
3. Koldtbord
4. Smørbrød

Answer: B. Leverpostei

65. Which Norwegian explorer is known for the first crossing of Greenland in 1888 and was later appointed the League of Nations’ first High Commissioner for Refugees?

1. Roald Amundsen
2. Fridtjof Nansen
3. Otto Sverdrup
4. Thor Heyerdahl

Answer: B. Fridtjof Nansen

66. What is the name of the traditional Norwegian flatbread, often served with butter, cheese, or cured meats?

1. Lefse
2. Knäckebröd
3. Hardangerlefse
4. Kringle

Answer: A. Lefse

67. Which Norwegian physicist and meteorologist won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930 for his work on the structure of atoms and the continuous spectrum of radiation?

1. Kristian Birkeland
2. Ivar Giaever
3. Lars Onsager
4. Niels Bohr

Answer: B. Ivar Giaever

68. What is the name of the traditional Norwegian Christmas bread, often containing raisins, candied peel, and spices?

1. Kringle
2. Julekake
3. Lussekatt
4. Kavring

Answer: B. Julekake

69. Which Norwegian artist is known for his iconic painting “The Dance of Life,” depicting three stages of life: youth, maturity, and old age?

1. Edvard Munch
2. Gustav Vigeland
3. Harald Sohlberg
4. Nikolai Astrup

Answer: A. Edvard Munch

70. In Norse mythology, who is the god of war, poetry, and wisdom, often depicted with two ravens and a spear?

1. Odin
2. Thor
3.  Frey
4.  Tyr

Answer:  A. Odin

71. What is the name of the traditional Norwegian folk costume, often worn on special occasions and celebrations?

1. Kofte
2. Bunad
3. Skjorte
4. Sølje

Answer: B. Bunad

72.In Norse mythology, what is the name of the legendary hammer associated with the god Thor?

1. Mjölnir
2. Gungnir
3. Sleipnir
4. Brisingamen

Answer: A. Mjölnir

73. Which Norwegian composer is known for his composition “In the Hall of the Mountain King” from the play “Peer Gynt”?

1. Edvard Grieg
2. Johan Svendsen
3. Christian Sinding
4. Ludvig Hegner

Answer: A. Edvard Grieg

74. What is the name of the traditional Norwegian Christmas dessert made from whipped cream, sugar, and berries, often served with a type of porridge?

1. Riskrem
2. Kransekake
3. Smultringer
4. Sandkake

Answer: A. Riskrem

75. Which Norwegian city is known for hosting the annual St. Olav Festival, celebrating the life of Norway’s patron saint?

1. Bergen
2. Trondheim
3. Stavanger
4. Kristiansand

Answer: B. Trondheim

76. What is the name of the large lake located in southeastern Norway, known for its clear waters and surrounding forests?

1. Mjøsa
2. Randsfjorden
3. Femund
4. Tyrifjorden

Answer: A. Mjøsa

77. Which Norwegian writer, known for his works “Hunger” and “Growth of the Soil,” was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1920?

1. Knut Hamsun
2. Sigrid Undset
3. Henrik Ibsen
4. Jonas Lie

Answer: A. Knut Hamsun

78. What is the name of the traditional Norwegian celebration held on May 17th, commemorating the signing of the Norwegian Constitution?

1. Jonsok
2. Sankthans
3. Syttende Mai
4. Olsok

Answer: C. Syttende Mai

79. In Norse mythology, who is the god of the sea and ruler of the underwater realm, often depicted with a trident or fisherman’s net?

1. Aegir
2. Njord
3. Ran
4. Æsir

Answer: A. Aegir

80. What is the name of the Norwegian playwright who wrote “Peer Gynt” and is considered one of the greatest playwrights of the 19th century?

1. Henrik Ibsen
2. Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson
3. Alexander Kielland
4. Knut Hamsun

Answer:  A. Henrik Ibsen

81. What is the name of the traditional Norwegian dish made from dried and salted lamb or mutton, often served with potatoes and rutabaga mash?

1. Pinnekjøtt
2. Lutefisk
3. Smalahove
4. Pølse med lompe

Answer: A. Pinnekjøtt

82. In Norse mythology, what is the name of the goddess associated with fertility, love, and the harvest?

1. Freyja
2. Frigg
3. Sif
4. Skadi

Answer: B. Frigg

83. Which Norwegian painter, known for his colorful and expressionist style, created the iconic painting “The Sick Child”?

1. Edvard Munch
2. Harald Sohlberg
3. Nikolai Astrup
4. Theodor Kittelsen

Answer: A. Edvard Munch

84. What is the name of the Norwegian playwright who wrote “The Master Builder” and “A Doll’s House”?

1. Henrik Ibsen
2. Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson
3. Alexander Kielland
4. Jonas Lie

Answer: A. Henrik Ibsen

85.Which Norwegian island, located in the Arctic Ocean, is known for its bird cliffs and is an important breeding ground for seabirds?

1. Lofoten
2. Jan Mayen
3. Svalbard
4. Hopen

Answer: D. Hopen

86. What is the name of the traditional Norwegian wooden storage building, often raised on stilts to protect against rodents?

1. Stabbur
2. Gamme
3. Loft
4. Brygge

Answer: A. Stabbur

87. In Norse mythology, what is the name of the giant serpent that encircles the world, known as the World Serpent?

1. Jormungandr
2. Fenrir
3. Nidhogg
4. Fafnir

Answer: A. Jormungandr

88. What is the name of the traditional Norwegian dish made from thinly sliced raw fish, often served with mustard sauce?

1. Gravlaks
2. Lutefisk
3. Rakfisk
4. Raspeballer

Answer: A. Gravlaks

89. Which Norwegian explorer is known for leading the first successful expedition to the South Pole in 1911?

1. Fridtjof Nansen
2. Roald Amundsen
3. Otto Sverdrup
4. Thor Heyerdahl

Answer: B. Roald Amundsen

90. What is the name of the large waterfall in southwestern Norway, known for its seven separate streams cascading down a steep mountain slope?

1. Vøringfossen
2. Kjosfossen
3. Langfoss
4. Steinsdalsfossen

Answer:  C. Langfoss

91. What is the name of the traditional Norwegian dance that involves participants forming a circle, holding hands, and moving in a rhythmic pattern to traditional music?

1. Pols
2. Halling
3. Springleik
4. Gangar

Answer: A. Pols

92. In Norse mythology, who is the god associated with thunder, lightning, and storms, often depicted wielding a hammer named Mjölnir?

1. Frey
2. Thor
3. Odin
4. Tyr

Answer: B. Thor

93. Which Norwegian city is known for its annual Midnight Sun Marathon, where participants can experience the phenomenon of the midnight sun during the race?

1. Tromsø
2. Hammerfest
3. Bodø
4. Kirkenes

Answer: A. Tromsø

94. What is the name of the traditional Norwegian dish made from dried and salted fish, usually cod, served with potatoes, bacon, and a creamy sauce?

1. Lutefisk
2. Pinnekjøtt
3. Gravlaks
4. Rakfisk

Answer: A. Lutefisk

95. Which Norwegian poet and playwright was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1903 for his poetic writings, including the play “Peer Gynt”?

1. Henrik Ibsen
2. Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson
3. Knut Hamsun
4. Sigbjørn Obstfelder

Answer: B. Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson

96. What is the name of the traditional Norwegian sausage, often grilled and served with flatbread and condiments?

1. Pølse
2. Koldtbord
3. Raspeballer
4. Medisterkake

Answer: A. Pølse

97. In Norse mythology, what is the name of the magical, golden ring associated with fertility and prosperity?

1. Brisingamen
2. Draupnir
3. Andvaranaut
4. Gullinbursti

Answer: B. Draupnir

98. What is the name of the traditional Norwegian sweet bread, often flavored with cardamom and raisins, and shaped into a braided loaf?

1. Kransekake
2. Kringle
3. Julekake
4. Sandkake

Answer: C. Julekake

99. Which Norwegian city is known for its annual Bergen International Festival, featuring a diverse range of arts and cultural events?

1. Bergen
2. Oslo
3. Stavanger
4. Trondheim

Answer: A. Bergen

100. In Norse mythology, what is the name of the hall where the souls of those who died in combat are taken by valkyries?

1. Valhalla
2.  Helheim
3.  Alfheim
4.  Asgard

Answer: A. Valhalla

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