General Info
Greetings and priorities
Family and Fashion
Food
Traditions and Holidays
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What is the capital of Sweden? 

Stockholm

100

What do Swedes avoid doing when talking? 

They avoid the use of excessive hand gestures 
100

What does work look like in a typical Swedish family?

Bother parents work 

100

What is the meal that some families eat every Thursday? 

Pea soup and pancakes 

100

What day is the National Day of Sweden celebrated on? 

June Sixth 

200

Where is Sweden located? 

n the Scandinavian peninsula in northern Europe.

200

What is something Sweden is known for? 

Their respect for the environment and commitment to sustainability.

200

What was traditional Swedish clothing for women? 

a white puffy shirt, a long skirt, an apron, and a headscarf

200

What day is Sweden's "Cinnamon Bun Day"? 

October fourth 

200

When is Midsummer celebrated? 

Between June 19th and June 25th 

300

What is Sweden's population? 

11 million 

300

How far apart are people during a conversation? 

Over an arms length



300

What type of shoes were worn by both men and women? 

Wooden clogs 

300

What are the typical side dishes? 

Pickled beetroot, red cabbage, or potato pancakes

300

What holiday is on the last day of April? 

Walpurgis Night

400

Who makes up the government? 

The prime minister and 23 other ministers 

400

What is Swedish society heavily based on? 

Equality and individualism

400

What was traditional Swedish clothing for men? 

Long sleeve shirts, a vest, trousers, and a hat

400

What are some of the common lunch foods?

Wild mushroom soup, eggs with anchovies, or pickled herring 

400

What does Midsummer celebrate?

the summer solstice 

500

What percent of Swedes are Lutheran? 

61 percent 

500

How do Swedes address conflict? 

Directly and diplomatically

500

What do Swedish families enjoy doing in their free time? 

Camping, picking berries and mushrooms, hiking, sailing, skiing, and skating. 

500

What food do Swedes consume almost daily? 

Different kinds of fish 

500

 What is Walpurgis Night?

It's a celebration to kick off spring.