Geography: Iceland

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Trivia

100

In Iceland, what famous holiday does an Icelandic Ash Wednesday resemble?

A) Easter

B) Halloween

C) St. Patrick's Day

B) Halloween

Instead of Lent, they have a 3 day feast, and children go around and collect candy... like Halloween!

100

The majority of Icelanders believe in which mythical beings?

A) Unicorns

B) Trolls

C) Elves

C) Elves. They have many legends or 'sagas' involving trolls, but Icelanders no longer believe in trolls.

100

A volcano erupts (roughly) every how many years?

A) 4

B) 11

C) 20

A) About every 4 years.

100

Iceland's capital city is also the world's northern-most capital. What is the capital of Iceland?

A) Gullfoss

B) Reykjavík

C) Strokkur Geysir

B) Reykjavík

100

There are how many letters in the Icelandic language?

A) 14

B) 32

C) 49

B) 32

200

How many bank holidays, meaning no school or work days, occur in Iceland?

A) 7

B) 15

C) 42

B) 15

200

Due to the location of Iceland, what is possible to see at night?

A) The moon and the sun out at the same time

B) The Northern Lights

C) Santa Claus

B) The Northern Lights

200

There are how many volcanoes currently in Iceland?

A) 125

B) 145

C) 230

A) 125

200

True or False: Behind the Skógafoss waterfall is a cave where, according to an Icelandic legend, a long time ago an Icelandic troll hid a gold-filled treasure chest for those who were brave enough to enter.

A) True

B) False

A) True

200

Which of the following fast-food chain will not be found in Iceland?

A) McDonalds

B) Papa John's

C) Taco Bell

A) McDonalds

300

October 9th is also known as what?

A) Christopher Columbus Day

B) Leif Erikson Day

C) Marco Polo Day

B) Leif Erikson Day

300

True or False: 60% of the population of Iceland live in the capital city of Reykjavík?

A) True

B) False

A) True

300

Which of the following geographic features will you not find in Iceland?

A) Forests

B) Lakes

C) Waterfalls

A) Forests. The Vikings chopped down the forests for their boats, but Iceland is currently trying to replant their trees.

300

Outside of the capital city is a natural outdoor spa and pool of mineral-rich geothermal water located in the middle of a lava field. What is this tourist place called?

A) The Blue Lagoon

B) The Golden Waterfall

C) The Lava Flow

A) The Blue Lagoon

300

'Goðafoss', the thundering northern waterfall, is roughly translated as what in English?

A) Waterfall of the Arctic

B) Waterfall of the Gods

C) Waterfall of the North

B) Waterfall of the Gods.

It stretches some 90 feet across and tumbles more than 35 feet into a glacial river.

400

What happens on The First Day of Summer in Iceland?

A) Children Receive a Gift From Their Parents

B) Parades and Live Entertainment

C) Both A and B

C) Both A and B are Correct

400

What ancient warriors once called Iceland home?

A) Mongols

B) Vikings

C) Zulu

B) Vikings

400

What percentage of the country can be powered due to harnessing hydro and geothermal energy?

A) 42%

B) 62.7%

C) 80%

400

What color of sand makes up the entire coastline beach of Vík í Mýrdal in southeastern Iceland?

A) Black

B) Red

C) White

A) Black; which is all volcanic sand

400

How would you say "thank you" in Icelandic?

A) Takk

B) Ja

C) Speak

A) Takk

500

One of the biggest Icelandic holidays is called Thorrablot. This day celebrates which one of the original 'Avengers'?

A) Captain America

B) Iron Man

C) Thor

It is celebrated from mid-January to mid-February. The ancient Viking month of Thor, commemorating the Norse god of Thunder

500

Police officers in Iceland do not carry which piece of protection?

A) Handcuffs

B) Guns

C) Tasers

B) Guns

500

On what continent is Iceland on?

A) Asia

B) Europe

C) North America

D) Both B & C

B) Europe, although part of Iceland is also sitting on top of the North American tectonic plate; including the country's capital city.

500

Both Lundey (or Puffin Island), and Grimsey Islands are known as places to go bird-watching for what type of birds?

A) Arctic Owls

B) Penguins

C) Puffins

500

How would you say ''hello friends" while we're in Iceland?

A) Hallo

B) Hæ vinir

C) Hæ

Hæ Vinir

600

What is a traditional food eaten on Ash Wednesday?

A) Cream Puffs

B) Fermented Shark

C) Horse (maybe listed as 'Foal')

A) Cream Puffs

On Bolludagur or “Buns Day”, (which is two days before Lent; usually in February or March) people consume as many cream puffs or “buns” as they can. They can come in different shapes and sizes, and are filled with cream or jam.