Food History
This Swedish dish was popularized internationally, in part, by the IKEA cafeteria, which solidified its association with Swedish identity globally despite having multiple international origins.
Köttbullar (Meatballs)
Which Swedish pop group is globally known for hits like "Dancing Queen", "Waterloo", and "Mamma Mia"?
Abba
What is Denmark's unofficial national sport, where the women's national team has been successful, winning multiple Olympic gold medals in the 1990s and 2000s
And the men's national team being world champions, and olympic champions at the same time?
Handball
This Danish film won the Best International Feature Oscar in 2021 for its story about four teachers experimenting with a higher blood alcohol level.
Druk (Another round)
This famous Danish fairy tale writer (1805–1875) wrote classics such as The Little Mermaid, The Ugly Duckling, and The Emperor's New Clothes.
Hans Christian Andersen
This popular Norwegian caramelized cheese, often made from goat's milk, was invented in the Gudbrandsdalen valley in the 1860s as a way to use up leftover whey.
Brunost (Mysost)
Which Danish-Norwegian Eurodance band had a colossal worldwide hit in 1997 with the song 'Barbie Girl'?
Aqua
This German football club, known as ”Die Roten” (The Reds) and based at the Allianz Arena, has won the most Bundesliga titles and multiple Champions League titles.
FC Bayern Munich
This Danish actor is globally famous for playing the terrorist Le Chiffre in the 2006 James Bond film Casino Royale and taking over the role of Gellert Grindelwald, from Johnny Depp, in Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore from
Mads Mikkelsen
This Swedish environmental activist achieved global recognition for starting the school strike for climate movement in 2018.
Greta Thunberg
This famous German baked item, has roots dating back to the Middle Ages, where its looped shape was said to symbolize folded hands in prayer.
Pretzel (Brezel)
Which Danish pop singer and songwriter achieved major global success in the 2010s and beyond, featuring on Major Lazer's worldwide hit 'Lean On' (2015) and known for her own singles like 'Kamikaze' and 'Final Song'?
MØ
This Swedish tennis legend won 11 Grand Slam titles between 1974 and 1981, including five consecutive titles at Wimbledon and some underwear.
Bjön Borg
This Swedish literary trilogy, originally written by Stieg Larsson, was first adapted into highly successful Swedish films and later a major Hollywood version, focusing on Lisbeth Salander and Mikael Blomkvist.
The girl with the dragon tattoo (Millennium)
Mænd der hader kvinder
Männer, die Frauen hassen
Män som hatar kvinnor
This Norwegian city hosted the Winter Olympics in 1952 and again in 1994, with the latter often hailed as one of the most successful and environmentally friendly Games.
Lillehammer
This Swedish canned delicacy, famous for its intense aroma, became a primary source of protein for poor populations in Northern Sweden after salt was rationed during the 18th century wars.
Surströmming (Fermented Herring)
The German city of Berlin is widely recognized as a global capital for which genre of electronic music, thriving in its clubs and underground scene since the 1990s?
Techno
This Norwegian striker became a global sensation in the early 2020s, known for his incredible goal-scoring records for Manchester City and Borussia Dortmund.
Erling Haaland
This Swedish actor won a Golden Globe for his role as the title character in the TV series Tarzan and is known for starring in the HBO series Big Little Lies.
Alexander Skarsgård
This is the official state title of the head of state in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark.
What is the King (or Monarch)
This traditional Nordic spirit (40% ABV) is primarily distilled from potatoes and must be matured in oak casks, with some varieties traditionally sent on a sea voyage to cross the Equator twice.
Snaps or Akvavit
Which Norwegian synth-pop band achieved a major international breakthrough in 1985, primarily due to the groundbreaking music video for the song "Take On Me"?
a-ha
This is Norway's unofficial national sport, where the nation has dominated the Winter Olympics medal count for decades.
Cross-Country Skiing (or Nordic Skiing)
This 2004 German film, directed by Oliver Hirschbiegel, garnered massive international attention for its powerful portrayal of Adolf Hitler's final days in his Berlin bunker.
Der Untergang (Downfall)
This 19th-century German philosopher is famous for developing the theory of communism and co-authoring The Communist Manifesto.
Karl Marx