Swedish Summer
What holiday do Swedes celebrate in June with maypoles, flower crowns, and dancing?
Midsommar/Midsummer
Which three countries are jointly hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
What does it mean when a piece of content "goes viral"?
It spreads rapidly across the internet.
What is Sweden's third largest city?
Malmö
What literary device is used in: "The wind whispered through the trees"?
Personification
What is the traditional name of the decorated pole raised during Midsummer celebrations?
Midsommarstång/Maypole
How many teams will participate in the 2026 World Cup, making it the largest tournament in history?
48 teams
What English word describes a person who can affect other people's opinions through social media?
Influencer.
Which Swedish island is known for its medieval town and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
Gotland (Visby specifically is the UNESCO site.)
What literary device is used in: "I'm so hungry I could eat a horse"?
Hyperbole
Why does northern Sweden experience almost 24 hours of daylight during parts of the summer?
Because of the Earth's tilt on its axis, areas near the Arctic Circle receive nearly continuous daylight during summer.
Which continent will host the majority of matches during the 2026 World Cup?
North America
What term describes content that is repeatedly copied, adapted, and shared online?
A meme.
What is the largest lake located entirely within Sweden?
Lake Vänern
What literary device is used in: "She sells seashells by the seashore"?
Alliteration
What traditional outdoor game involves throwing batons to knock over wooden blocks before toppling a king?
Kubb.
Which major change to the tournament format will occur for the first time in 2026?
The tournament expands from 32 to 48 teams.
What does the abbreviation FOMO stand for?
Fear of missing out
What mountain range separates most of Sweden and Norway?
Scandinavian Mountains
What literary device is used in: "The classroom was a zoo"?
Metaphor
According to Swedish folklore, what should a person do on Midsummer Eve to supposedly dream about their future partner?
Pick seven different kinds of flowers from different fields and place them under their pillow before going to sleep.
Why is the 2026 FIFA World Cup considered historically significant even before the first match has been played? (Give two reasons.)
How can algorithms contribute to the rapid spread of viral content on social media platforms?
Algorithms promote content that generates engagement, exposing it to larger audiences and increasing its chances of spreading quickly.
Which river forms part of the border between Sweden and Finland?
Torne River
What literary device is used in the sentence:
"The silence was deafening."
An oxymoron
(two contradictory terms placed together for effect).