Denmark

Question 1

Who was the first King of Denmark?

Answer 1

King Gorm the Old

Question 2

Which queen is known as the mother of King Christian IV?

Answer 2

Queen Anna Catherine of Brandenburg

Question 3

True or False: King Christian IX is known as the ‘Father-in-law of Europe’.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

What year did King Frederick IX ascend to the throne?

Answer 4

1947

Question 5

Fill in the blank: The current monarch of Denmark is Queen __________.

Answer 5

Margrethe II

Question 6

Which Danish king was notable for his role in the Northern Wars?

Answer 6

King Frederick III

Question 7

Who was the last king of Denmark before the monarchy was briefly abolished?

Answer 7

King Frederick VIII

Question 8

Which Danish monarch was known for promoting the arts and sciences during the Renaissance?

Answer 8

King Christian IV

Question 9

True or False: Queen Margrethe II has been on the throne since 1972.

Answer 9

True

Question 10

What is the name of the royal palace in Copenhagen?

Answer 10

Amalienborg Palace

Question 11

Which Danish king was involved in the Treaty of Roskilde?

Answer 11

King Frederick III

Question 12

Multiple Choice: Which of the following queens was married to King Christian X? A) Queen Margrethe I B) Queen Alexandrine C) Queen Ingrid

Answer 12

B) Queen Alexandrine

Question 13

Who was the first female monarch of Denmark?

Answer 13

Queen Margrethe I

Question 14

What significant event happened in Denmark in 1536?

Answer 14

Denmark became a Lutheran state.

Question 15

Fill in the blank: The royal family of Denmark belongs to the __________ dynasty.

Answer 15

Glücksburg

Question 16

True or False: King Christian IV founded the city of Copenhagen.

Answer 16

False

Question 17

Which king was known for his extensive building projects in Denmark?

Answer 17

King Christian IV

Question 18

Who was the Danish king during World War II?

Answer 18

King Christian X

Question 19

What title is held by the spouse of the reigning monarch of Denmark?

Answer 19

Prince Consort

Question 20

Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a king of Denmark? A) King Hans B) King Frederick VI C) King Albert

Answer 20

C) King Albert

Question 21

What was the primary religion of the Danish monarchy after the Reformation?

Answer 21

Lutheranism

Question 22

Which Danish monarch is known for establishing the Danish West India Company?

Answer 22

King Christian IV

Question 23

True or False: The Danish monarchy is one of the oldest in Europe.

Answer 23

True

Question 24

Who was King Gorm the Old’s wife?

Answer 24

Queen Thyra

Question 25

Fill in the blank: The national anthem of Denmark is called 'Der er et yndigt land', which translates to 'There is a __________ land'.

Answer 25

lovely

Question 26

What is the significance of the year 1849 in Danish history?

Answer 26

Denmark adopted its first constitution.

Question 27

Which Danish queen was a prominent figure during the 20th century and known for her charitable work?

Answer 27

Queen Ingrid

Question 28

What is the primary architectural style of most Danish castles?

Answer 28

Renaissance

Question 29

True or False: Kronborg Castle is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Answer 29

True

Question 30

Fill in the blank: The _______ castle is known as the 'Crown Jewel' of Danish castles.

Answer 30

Frederiksborg

Question 31

Which Danish castle is famous for its association with Shakespeare's play 'Hamlet'?

Answer 31

Kronborg Castle

Question 32

Multiple Choice: Which of the following castles was originally built as a fortress in the 12th century? A) Rosenborg B) Kronborg C) Frederiksborg

Answer 32

B) Kronborg

Question 33

What type of gardens are typically found surrounding Danish castles?

Answer 33

Formal gardens

Question 34

Short Answer: Name one castle that served as a royal residence in Denmark.

Answer 34

Rosenborg Castle

Question 35

True or False: Egeskov Castle is known for its extensive moat and beautiful gardens.

Answer 35

True

Question 36

Fill in the blank: The _______ castle is renowned for its well-preserved Renaissance architecture and is located in the town of Hillerød.

Answer 36

Frederiksborg

Question 37

Multiple Choice: Which castle is famous for its collection of royal artifacts and the crown jewels? A) Egeskov B) Rosenborg C) Frederiksborg

Answer 37

B) Rosenborg

Question 38

Who was the first historically recognized King of Denmark?

Answer 38

Gorm the Old ## Footnote Ruled c. 936–958 and unified Danish territories, establishing the Jelling dynasty.

Question 39

What significant achievement is Harald Bluetooth known for?

Answer 39

Uniting Denmark and Norway, introducing Christianity ## Footnote Ruled c. 958–986 and is associated with the Jelling Stones.

Question 40

What was Sweyn Forkbeard's notable accomplishment?

Answer 40

Led Viking raids and became King of England ## Footnote Ruled 986–1014 and briefly united Denmark and England.

Question 41

What empire did Canute the Great build?

Answer 41

North Sea Empire ## Footnote Ruled 1018–1035 and maintained stability across Denmark, England, and Norway.

Question 42

What did Valdemar I achieve during his reign?

Answer 42

Ended civil wars and restored royal authority ## Footnote Ruled 1157–1182 and began expanding Danish influence in the Baltic region.

Question 43

What is Valdemar II known for?

Answer 43

Strengthening Denmark’s power through conquests ## Footnote Ruled 1202–1241 and introduced Denmark’s first legal code (Jyske Lov).

Question 44

Who founded the Kalmar Union?

Answer 44

Margaret I ## Footnote Ruled 1387–1412 and united Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Question 45

What were Christian IV's contributions to Denmark?

Answer 45

Ambitious building projects and military campaigns ## Footnote Ruled 1588–1648 and modernized Denmark’s economy and infrastructure.

Question 46

What significant constitutional change did Frederick VII implement?

Answer 46

Signed the 1849 Constitution ## Footnote Ruled 1848–1863, ending absolute monarchy and establishing democratic governance.

Question 47

What role did Christian X play during World War II?

Answer 47

Symbol of Danish resistance ## Footnote Ruled 1912–1947 and is noted for preserving national unity during the Nazi occupation.

Question 48

Fill in the blank: Gorm the Old ruled from _______ to _______.

Answer 48

c. 936 to 958 ## Footnote He is recognized as the first King of Denmark.

Question 49

True or False: Harald Bluetooth is known for his military conquests alone.

Answer 49

False ## Footnote He is also recognized for introducing Christianity to Denmark.

Question 50

List three monarchs who contributed to the expansion of Danish influence.

Answer 50

* Valdemar I * Valdemar II * Margaret I ## Footnote Each played a significant role in expanding Denmark's territory and influence.

Question 51

Fill in the blank: Christian IV ruled from _______ to _______.

Answer 51

1588 to 1648 ## Footnote He is known for his ambitious projects and military campaigns.

Question 52

What did the Jyske Lov represent?

Answer 52

Denmark’s first legal code ## Footnote Introduced by Valdemar II during his reign from 1202–1241.