Literature
Which famous statue sits on a rock in Copenhagen’s harbor?
The little mermaid
What is the name of Denmark’s most famous amusement park, located in central Copenhagen?
Tivoli Gardens
Which Danish island is known for its round churches and smoked herring?
Bornholm
What is the name of the Dutch painter known for the “Starry Night” and who cut off part of his own ear?
Vincent van Gogh
What type of traditional Dutch footwear is made of wood?
Clogs (or klompen)
Which Danish philosopher's work inspired both existentialism and theology, especially through Fear and Trembling?
Søren Kierkegaard
Which traditional Danish open-faced sandwich is made on rye bread and decorated with various toppings?
Smørrebrød
Which toy brand was invented in Denmark?
Lego
Which Belgian city is famous for its chocolate and medieval architecture, and is sometimes called "the Venice of the North"?
Bruges
Which Japanese city was the first to be hit by an atomic bomb in 1945?
Hiroshima
What is the name of the Danish letter that comes after Z in the alphabet?
Æ, Ø and Å.
What is the name of the runestone often called "the birth certificate of Denmark"?
The Jelling stone
What is the name of the modern Danish TV drama that portrays political life at Christiansborg?
Borgen
What is the name of the traditional Japanese dramatic art form involving stylized masks and slow, symbolic movement?
Noh theatre
Who was the Belgian king during the colonization of the Congo Free State, infamous for atrocities committed there?
King Leopold II
Which Danish author received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1944?
Johannes V. Jensen
Around what year did Harald Bluetooth officially Christianize Denmark?
Around 965
What Danish cultural concept emphasizes equality and community, often seen as a key to understanding Danish society?
The law of jante (janteloven)
Who was the Emperor of Japan during World War II?
Emperor Hirohito
Which battle in 1905 marked Japan’s decisive victory over Russia and established it as a modern military power?
The Battle of Tsushima
Who wrote 'lykke-per' or 'a fortunate man'?
Henrik Pontoppidan
When was the war that took place on Dybbøl Banke
1864
Which Danish word, often untranslatable, describes a cozy and warm atmosphere or feeling?
Hygge
In what year did the Netherlands experience the “Tulip Mania” – often cited as the first speculative economic bubble?
1637
Which treaty in 1648 recognized the independence of the Dutch Republic from Spain?
The Treaty of Westphalia