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Amazing Denmark. Kaleidoscope of questions. Quiz

The online quiz series “World Geography Quiz: 100 Countries, 2,500 Questions: Educational Travel Around the Globe” was published as separate books on the online-platforms.

Each country in the world in the series online quizzes “World Geography Quiz: 100 Countries, 2,500 Questions: Educational Travel Around the Globe” is explored through 25 questions, which encourage independent research, comparisons between countries, fact-checking and the search for patterns and differences.

If you’re interested in new technologies and territories, you’ll not only learn many interesting facts about the national characteristics of countries around the world but also learn to find analogies and generalizations when comparing nature, sociology, economics, and culture.

Each country in the “Amazing Regional Studies. Kaleidoscope of Questions. Quiz series” series is examined through 25 questions and includes a sequence of five modules.

Module 1: General Information: 1. Borders, Country Map, 2. Flag Symbolism, 3. Coat of Arms Symbolism, 4. Toponymy, Etymology of Names, 5. Money

Module 2: Nature: 1. Mountains, 3. Water Resources, 3. Landscape Features, 4. Flora, 5. Fauna

Module 3: People: 1. Nations, ethnic groups, 2. Languages, linguistics, 3. National dishes, cuisine 4. People’s way of life (rules of behavior, traditions) 5. Famous people of the past and present

Module 4: Economics: 1. Urbanization, capital city 2. Agriculture, food security 3. Export, Trade, 4. Energy, transport, technology, 5. Attractions, tourism

Module 5: Culture: 1. Music, 2. Sports, 3. Religion, 4. Holidays, festivals, 5. Art

The online quiz includes problem question and question with possible answer options.

The series of online quizzes “Amazing Russia: The Complete Quiz Guide: Explore Every Region” is also useful for broadening horizons, career guidance, and developing critical thinking.

Amazing Denmark. Kaleidoscope of questions. General information

Denmark General 1

Why is the border between Denmark and Germany being considered for inclusion on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list? A 18 km long underwater tunnel at a depth of 16 m will connect Schleswig-Holstein in Germany and the Lolland-Falster region in Denmark across the Baltic Sea. Denmark is the smallest and southernmost country in Scandinavia, located on the Jutland Peninsula and 409 islands of the Danish Archipelago, 90 of which are inhabited. Although Denmark is slightly larger than the Netherlands, ten Denmarks could fit into Sweden. At the same time, Denmark is the largest state in Europe because the Faroe Islands (in the Atlantic Ocean) and the island…

1. Madagascar 2. Kukol 3. Axel Heiberg 4. Greenland 5. Crete 6. Bali 7. Corsica 8. Sicily

Denmark General 2

Why does a flag have its own name? The flag of Denmark is called the Cross from Heaven. According to an ancient legend, God, during the battle at the fortress of Lyndanisse, helped the Danes by sending them a red banner with a straight white cross from the sky. The flag of Denmark is the oldest flag in Europe; it has its own name — Dannebrog (banner of the Danes), a place of origin (Tallinn, Estonia), and a birthday that is celebrated every year on June 15. The cross design was later used by other countries, except…

1. Sweden 2. Norway 3. Iceland 4. Finland 5. Georgia

Denmark General 3

Why do lions and leopards, exotic animals of the south, appear on the coats of arms of Northern European countries? The coat of arms of Denmark consists of three blue leopard lions and nine red hearts on a golden shield. The leopard on the coat of arms appeared at the same time as the leopards of Richard the Lionheart. Which country’s flag does NOT have a lion?

1. Bulgaria 2. Netherlands 3. Finland 4. Poland 5. Estonia 6. Norway 7. England

Denmark General 4

What is considered the “birth certificate of a country”? The small runestone in Jelling (955 AD) bears an inscription that is the first historical mention of the country. Denmark, named after the ethnonym of the Germanic tribe — the Danes. The Kalmar Union, the union of the kingdoms of Denmark, Norway (with Iceland), and Sweden (with Finland) under the supreme authority of the Danish kings, established in Kalmar (Kalmar, Sweden), is a period in the history of the Scandinavian countries during which they were all united (1397–1523). The formation of the union was supported by the feudal lords of Denmark and Sweden (who had estates in all three kingdoms), as well as trading cities, in order to fight German economic and political expansion. The history of Denmark is revealed through the names of cities. Which city was named after a sanctuary of Odin?