Famous Norwegians
Who composed the fun and classical music, The Hall of the Mountain King?
Edvard Greig, 1843 to 1907
he movie,Mission Imposible: Fallout was filmed at this iconic rock face near Stavanger. 640 meters high
Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) above Lysefjorden
40% of Norwegians do what hobby?
A. Fish
B. Woodworking
C. Knitting
C. Knitting
How do you say hello or hi in Norsk?
A. God dag
B. Guten morgen
C. Hallo or hei
C. Hallo or hei or hei hei
Who is the famous artist who painted angst and disallusion, exemplified by 'The Scream?'
Evard Munch, 1863-1944
The beautiful monument, Sverd I Fjell – the 3 swords - near Stavanger commemorates the Battle of Hafrsfjord. What did King Harald Fairhair do in 872?
A. Defeat the Danish invaders
B. Unite the three Kingdoms to create a unified country of Norway.
C. Vanquish the Viking hoards.
B. Unite the three Kingdoms to create a unified country of Norway.
Because of all the fjords and mountains, how many road tunnels does Norway have?
A. Over 575
B. Over 900
C. Over 1500
B. Over 900
How do you say thank you?
A. Tusen takk
B. Bon
C. Merci
A. Tusen takk
Roald Amundssen was a famous explorer and the first person to reach what place on the planet? Born in 1872 in Østfjord.
The South Pole
Haugesund is a deep water port on the west coast. Why is it important?–
A. It is the homeland of viking kings – Avaldsnes, is the oldest royal seat and burial ground in Norway.
B. It is a colorful and beauitful city with great shopping.
C. It is the home of the oil industry in Norway.
A. It is the homeland of viking kings – Avaldsnes, is the oldest royal seat and burial ground in Norway.
What important industry replaced fishing as Norway's main source of income?
North Sea oil. Oil was discovered in 1967.
How do you say please in Norsk?
A. Vær så snill
B. Hjelpe meg
C. Alle is god.
A. Vær så snill
Thor Heyerdahl built a raft from reed and wood and drifted across what ocean to prove that ocean currents enabled people to immigrate to islands in this ocean? 1914-2002
The Pacific Ocean
Oslo, the capitol of Norway is the home of what internationally important prize?
The Nobel Peace Prize
Janteloven the law of Jante: unwritten social code modesty, group cohesion and community over individual boasting. Very few titles are used. What do Norwegians call their Bishop and Stake President?
Their are addressed by their first names.
How do you say good bye in Norsk?
A. Chio
B. Har det bra
c. Har det
B. Har det bra
c. Har det
Johannes Klæbo broke Olympic records when he competed in what sport during the 2026 Winter Olympics? Born 1996.
Cross country skiing
The Purcells served in what two cities in Norway?
STavanger and Trondheim
What was the Purcell's favorite treat to buy in Norway?
Freia Chocolate!
How do you say 'Norway is so beautiful?
A. Norge er så vakkert.
B. Norge er snill.
C. Norge er styg.
A. Norge er så vakkert.