No Way, Norway!
Vocabulary
Nordic Knowledge
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100

What is the name of the world’s first energy-positive hotel?

Svart

100

Meeting our own needs without compromising future generations to meet theirs

SUSTAINABILITY

100

Besides Norway, name another Nordic country.

Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden  

100

Considered one of the “most haunted hotels in the U.S.”, this stunning "Pink Palace" has welcomed guests to St. Pete Beach on the Gulf Coast of Florida since 1928.

Don CeSar. The story is that Thomas Rowe fell madly in love with Spanish opera singer Lucinda while in London, but her parents forbade their relationship. Thomas returned to America and built the Don CeSar as a tribute to his lost love, and some say that since his passing, they have seen the couple — reunited in death — roaming around the resort.

200

The Svart Hotel is located which Nordic country?

Norway

200

beside; touching

adjacent
200

What is the capitol of Norway?

Oslo

200

In which international city exists the world’s tallest hotel?

Dubai. JW Marriott Marquis Dubai is the world’s tallest hotel having 76 stories. Dubai has over half of the top 10 tallest hotels in the world.

300

Svart is the Norweigan word for what?

Black

300

narrow inlets of the sea between cliffs or steep slopes

fjords

300

This wintry sport – both modern and ancient – was invented in Norway.

Skiing. In the 19th century, Sondre Norheim invented the Telemark ski, which led to the modern skis we use today.

300

What is the largest hotel chain in the world (by the number of available rooms)?

Marriott International. It has 30 brands in 131 countries and territories.

400

Formally, The Northern Lights are called what?



 (The) Aurora Borealis

400

fluctuating

undulating

400

This is the most populated, and the capitol city of, Iceland.

Reykjavik. Of Iceland's small population, 60% live in the Reykjavik region.

400

German teacher Richard Schirrmann recognized a need for night shelter for groups of school children in order to explore the countryside, so he invented the first ________   __________ in 1909.

(Youth) Hostel

500

The shape of the Svart is inspired by the traditional Norwegian fisherman’s cabin called
 a _____________ .  


Rorbu

500

without

sans

500

This Swedish supergroup was formed in Stockholm in 1972. Their hits include Dancing Queen and Mama Mia.

ABBA

500

Which hotel is not only the largest hotel in Vegas, but in the entire United States?

(The) MGM Grand. It has a staggering 6,852 rooms.