Iceland Quiz:
What is the capital city of Iceland?
(a) Reykjavik
(b) Akureyri
(c) Hafnarfjörður
(d) Ísafjörður
What is the term used to describe the traditional Icelandic turf houses?
(a) Igloos
(b) Stone Huts
(c) Turf Farms
(d) Sod Houses
Which Icelandic singer-songwriter is often described as “nymph-like”?
(a) Björk
(b) Sigur Rós
(c) Of Monsters and Men
(d) Jónsi
What type of currency does Iceland use?
(a) Euro
(b) Guarani
(c) kip
(d) Króna
When did the settlement of Iceland by Norse explorers, led by Ingólfur Arnarson?
(a) 500 BC
(b) 781 AD
(c) 874 AD
(d) 1066 AD
The “Golden Circle”, a popular tourist route in Iceland includes which three prominent natural sites?
(a) Gullfoss Waterfall, Reynisfjara Beach, Akureyri
(b) Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, Skógafoss Waterfall, Thingvellir National Park
(c) Blue Lagoon, Seljalandsfoss Waterfall, Hallgrímskirkja
(d) Geysir Geothermal Area, Gullfoss Waterfall, Thingvellir National Park
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Iceland is known for its unique geological features, including numerous:
(a) Deserts
(b) Volcanoes
(c) Rainforests
(d) Coral Reefs
Who was the first person of Icelandic descent to become Prime Minister of Iceland?
(a) Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir
(b) Vigdís Finnbogadóttir
(c) Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson
(d) Bjarni Benediktsson
Which unique natural attraction in Iceland features a glacial lagoon filled with icebergs that have calved off from a nearby glacier?
(a) Blue Lagoon
(b) Silfra Fissure
(c) Diamond Beach
(d) Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
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In the Middle Ages, what is the name of the Icelandic assembly and parliament?
(a) Althing
(b) Alþingi
(c) Allting
(d) Altparlament
Which ancient Icelandic literary works are characterized by epic tales of heroes and historical events, often blending mythology with history?
(a) Eddas
(b) Haikus
(c) Sonnets
(d) Limericks
In what year did Iceland experience a major volcanic eruption that resulted in widespread environmental and societal impacts?
(a) 1314
(b) 1783
(c) 1896
(d) 1975
Which natural phenomenon in Iceland involves colorful lights appearing in the night sky near the poles?
(a) Solar Flares
(b) Moon Halo
(c) Aurora Borealis
(d) Comet Tail
In the Middle Ages, what valuable resource contributed to Iceland’s economy?
(a) Precious gemstones
(b) Timber
(c) Iron ore
(d) Fish and fish products
Iceland is situated along which tectonic plate boundary?
(a) Divergent boundary
(b) Convergent boundary
(c) Transform boundary
(d) Subduction boundary
Which traditional Icelandic dish consists of fermented shark meat?
(a) Lutefisk
(b) Sushi
(c) Skyr
(d) Hákarl
What percentage of Iceland’s population lives in its capital city, Reykjavik, and its surrounding metropolitan area?
(a) Less than 10%
(b) About 25%
(c) Around 50%
(d) Over 70%
Which Icelandic explorer and scholar from the Viking Age is believed to have been one of the first Europeans to set foot in North America?
(a) Leif Erikson
(b) Erik the Red
(c) Snorri Sturluson
(d) Egill Skallagrímsson
Iceland was ruled by which European country for centuries before gaining independence?
(a) Portugal
(b) Latvia
(c) Denmark
(d) Israel
Which age group constitutes a significant portion of Iceland’s population?
(a) Children (0-14)
(b) Adolescents (15-24)
(c) Adults (25-64)
(d) Seniors (65+)
Which body of water surrounds Iceland and contributes to its isolation from other landmasses?
(a) Atlantic Ocean
(b) Indian Ocean
(c) Pacific Ocean
(d) Mediterranean Sea
In which year did Iceland initially became a sovereign nation under the Danish Crown?
(a) 930
(b) 1262
(c) 1814
(d) 1944
What unique geological formation in Iceland is a popular diving and snorkeling spot?
(a) The Golden Circle
(b) Vatnajökull Glacier
(c) Diamond Beach
(d) Silfra Fissure
What type of climate does Iceland generally experience?
(a) Desert Climate
(b) Tropical Climate
(c) Arctic Climate
(d) Mediterranean Climate
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What is a major source of renewable energy that Iceland utilizes for electricity and heating?
(a) Coal
(b) Oil
(c) Natural Gas
(d) Geothermal and Hydroelectric Power
Which unique Icelandic tradition involves exchanging books on Christmas Eve and spending the evening reading?
(a) Jólabókaflóð
(b) Midsummer Festival
(c) Yule Lads
(d) Þorrablót
Which direction is Greenland located relative to Iceland?
(a) North
(b) East
(c) South
(d) West
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Which medieval manuscript, containing historical and mythological texts related to Iceland’s early history, is considered a national treasure?
(a) The Edda
(b) The Saga of the Vikings
(c) The Codex Regius
(d) The Book of Spells
What historical event in 1940 during World War II marked the beginning of Iceland’s movement towards greater independence from Denmark?
(a) The Icelandic Constitution was adopted
(b) The Cod Wars began
(c) The Alþingi was established
(d) Iceland was occupied by British forces
Which neighboring country is located to the east of Iceland?
(a) Norway
(b) Denmark
(c) Sweden
(d) Finland
Which religious holiday in Iceland marks the first day of summer and is often celebrated with outdoor festivities?
(a) Yule
(b) Easter
(c) Þorrablót
What natural attraction in Iceland is known for its dramatic landscapes?
(a) Blue Lagoon
(b) Seljalandsfoss
(c) Þingvellir National Park
(d) Skógafoss
Which whale is commonly spotted in the waters around Iceland?
(a) Sperm Whale
(b) Blue Whale
(c) Humpback Whale
(d) Orca Whale
What is a common natural phenomenon in Iceland during the winter months?
(a) Midnight Sun
(b) Solar Eclipse
(c) Polar Night
(d) Equinox
What is the largest glacier in Iceland, covering a significant portion of the country’s southeastern region?
(a) Snæfellsjökull
(b) Eyjafjallajökull
(c) Langjökull
(d) Vatnajökull
What is the predominant religion in Iceland?
(a) Sikhism
(b) Jainism
(c) Christianity
(d) Islam
What is the name of Iceland’s national parliament?
(a) Allthing
(b) Alþingi
(c) Allparlament
(d) Parlþingi
In what year did Iceland officially become a republic?
(a) 871
(b) 930
(c) 1944
(d) 2008
Which oceanic current is often referred to as the “Icelandic current,”?
(a) Gulf Stream
(b) Humboldt Current
(c) Kuroshio Current
(d) Canary Current
What is the name of the Icelandic delicacy that involves slow-cooking lamb over an open fire, often smoked with birchwood?
(a) Svið
(b) Hangikjöt
(c) Harðfiskur
(d) Rúgbrauð
Which famous waterfall on the south coast of Iceland is known for its powerful flow and its rainbow appearances on sunny days?
(a) Dettifoss
(b) Gullfoss
(c) Kirkjufellsfoss
(d) Skógafoss
