A Yogurt-like product typically eaten for breakfast
100
What is significant about Sweden with regard to gender roles/relations?
They are very focussed on gender equality, have a high proportion of women in parliamentary positions, and have a high proportion of women in professional/technical jobs
100
Name three Swedish innovations/companies (must not have been mentioned before)
The Pacemaker, The three-point seatbelt, The adjustable Wrench, Safety Matches, Skype, Spotify
100
What is a durian?
An oval spiny tropical fruit containing a creamy pulp. Despite its fetid smell, it is highly esteemed for its flavor. :3
200
The Swedish idiom, "Göra en höna av en fjäder" or "to make a hen out of a feather", in other words, means to...
Exaggerate
200
Midsummer, generally celebrated from June 20-25 is centered around what special day of the year?
The Summer Solstice
200
This character reflects the belief that children's literature should be frank and non-patronizing
Self-reliant Pippi Longstocking
200
What percent of Swedish solid waste goes into landfills?
1% WOAHHHH
200
What is the name of Dumbledore's Brother?
Aberforth!
300
Name four different languages spoken in Sweden
Swedish, Finnish, Yiddish, Arabic, Kurdish, Spanish, German, Farsi, English
300
This is what Swedes do to bring fortune and health to people and livestock
They decorate houses and posts with greenery.
300
What are the Swedes' attitudes towards children?
That they should be taken seriously and given basic respect. This includes knowledge of serious subjects.
300
Name two Swedish innovations/companies! (Must not have been mentioned before)
The Pacemaker, The three-point seatbelt, The adjustable Wrench, Safety Matches, Skype, Spotify
300
This composer wrote the William Tell Overture?
Gioachino Rossini!
400
What does, "Förlåt" mean?
"Sorry"
400
What is the song/dance that Swedes sing/dance to around the maypole?
"Små grodorna" ('Little frogs')
400
How is Sweden's tendency towards egalitarianism reflected in how children are raised?
Children are taught to believe that they are no more "special" than another child. Favoritism is avoided.
400
Renewable energy accounts for what percent of Swedish Energy production?
48%! (we will accept +/- 5%)
400
Which one of these celebs is Swedish: Christoph Waltz, Ewan McGregor, Alexander Skarsgård, or Ralph Fiennes?
Alexander Skarsgård
500
This is how you say please or thank you in Swedish
Tack
500
What does "husmanskost" refer to?
the basic agrarian diet of meat or fish and a hearty sauce
500
What are two "codes of modesty" given as examples in today's presentation>
Boastfulness is looked down upon, Academic and corporate titles are rarely used, and everything is consumed in moderation
500
What is the Swedish attitude toward nature and environmental issues?
Swedes hold nature in high esteem and
Environmental issues are taken very seriously over there and are of great importance.
500
What is a capybara?
The largest (and cutest) rodent in the world! Can be found in regions of South America.