Chapter 5 Flashcards
What countries make up Scandinavia?
Finland
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
What meat products primarily make up the Scandinavian diet?
Fish; not as much agriculture or farming
Where is Finland located and what type of climate does it have?
Above the Arctic Circle
Cold and arid
What are fjords?
Narrow, steep sided inlets; mountainous, rugged coast
Where is Norway located and what makes up its coastline?
Above the Arctic Circle
Fjords
What is the main religion in Scandinavia?
Lutheran
Describe Scandinavian arts:
Simplicity of design; appreciation of color and design
What foods make up the Scandinavia pantries?
Fish; crops are limited
What foods are Danes noted for?
Animal products
What foods are Norwegians noted for?
Cheese
What foods make up the summers in Scandinavia?
Berries; ex. Lingonberries
What is rommegrot and what country does it originate from?
Breakfast porridge; Norway
What is lefse and what country does it originate from?
Flat bread; Norway
What is fiskebeller and what country does it originate from?
Fish balls; Norway
What is kringle and what country does it originate from?
Nut-filled coffee cake ;Denmark
What major group of peoples was from Scandinavia?
The Vikings
What land were the Vikings first credited with finding?
North America
What is Karelian Stew and what country does it originate from?
Mixed meat stew; Finland
What is Lanttulaatikko and what country does it originate from?
Rutabaga casserole; Finland
What is spritsar and what country does it originate from?
Ring shaped cookie; Sweden
What is arter med flask and what country does it originate from?
Pea soup with pork; Sweden
What is sillgratin and what country does it originate from?
Herring and potato bake; Sweden
How has Finland’s location affected its culture as contrasted with Norway?
Finland’s culture was much affected by Sweden and Russia
Norway has more Scandinavian influence
Why is livestock more important in Denmark’s agricultural scene than in Norway’s?
Denmark is farther south than Norway giving it more arable land and more agriculture
T/F Scandinavia is sometimes called the “Land of the Midnight Sun” because the sun shines at midnight on the winter equinox.
False; the sun shines at midnight during the summer
T/F Vikings attacked neighboring Scandinavian countries, but did not venture south of Denmark.
False
The native culture in northern Scandinavia is:
Sami; also known as Laplander
T/F Lingonberry is another name for cloudberry.
False
Rommegrot is a:
Porridge
The type of meat that is commonly served in the far northern part of Scandinavia is:
Reindeer
Akvavit is:
A liquor made from potato mash
Frikadellar are:
Danish meat balls
T/F Gravet is another name for lutefisk.
False; gravet is smoked salmon
Open-faced sandwiches in Denmark are called:
Smorrebrod
Norwegian flat bread is called:
Lefse
T/F Spritsar are Swedish ring-shaped Christmas cookies.
True
T/F Gravet is smoked cod.
False; it is smoked salmon
