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Are you a football (soccer) nerd?

See if you have what it takes!”

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A) How long has soccer been played?

Soccer has been played in some form for over 2,000 years.

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B) What year was the English Premier League founded as it is known today?

1991

1992

1993

1994

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C) Can goalkeeper use his hands anywhere on the field?

True

False

He can do that only in the goalkeeper's area in front of the goal

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D) Who is the only player to have won the World Cup as both a player and a coach?

Franz Beckenbauer

Johan Cruyff

Didier Deschamps

Zinedine Zidane

Didier Deschamps and Franz Beckenbauer who have both won the World Cup as a player and a coach? So if you answered both, you're a great at football studies.

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E) The World Cup was held for the first time in Africa in 2010, but in which country was it?

in Congo

in Egypt

in South Africa

in Cameroon

in Nigeria

The 2010 World Cup in South Africa was known for the insufferable Vuvuzela horn. The vuvuzela was banned from most football stadiums after the 2010 World Cup in South Africa because of how annoying it was.

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F) Are Maradona and Lionel Messi both from Argentina?

True

False

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G) How many goals did Pelé score in his first World Cup in 1958?

Pelé scored 6 goals. He was only 17 years old at the time. Pelé scored two goals in the 1958 World Cup final, becoming the youngest player in history to score in a World Cup final. A record that still stands today!

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H) How many World Cup titles did Pelé win in soccer?

He won 3 World Cup titles with the national team: 1958, 1962 and 1970.

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I) The Icelandic men's national football team went to a major football tournament for the first time at the 2016 European Championship. But the question is, what percentage of the Icelandic population followed the team to the tournament?

20%

10%

30%

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J) Are footballs (soccer balls) completely spherical in shape?

True

False

No, if footballs (soccer ball) were completely spherical, a goalkeeper wouldn't be able to catch them. They once tried to make footballs completely spherical at the 2010 World Cup, and the balls were too difficult to defend, so they stopped making them completely spherical.

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K) Which team has won the Women's World Cup the most times?

United States

Brazil

Japan

Germany

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L) What is the name of the oldest football club in the world?

The oldest football team in the world is the English Sheffield FC, which was founded on October 24, 1857 in Sheffield. Sheffield FC had a great influence on the development of football, and among the innovations that its members adopted and proved successful were corner kicks, free kicks and crossbars - previously only a rope had been strung or tape glued between the posts. https://www.visindavefur.is/svar.php?id=2882

The country is known for its cattle and soy products.

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M) Where was the first World Cup held?

Brazil

Uruguay

Spain

England

Netherlands

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N) Which football team has won the UEFA Champions League the most times?

Barcelona

Manchester United

Real Madrid

AC Milan

Real Madrid has won this competition 15 times. https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/history/winners/

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O) What is the name of the English football team whose home field is Old Trafford?

Arsenal

Manchester City

Liverpool FC

Manchester United

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P) Which football player was called the magician?

Ronaldinho

Luis Figo

pavel nedved

Ronaldinho is one of the best footballers ever. But he retired early and would have played longer if he had taken better care of himself. It is very important to take good care of yourself and have good habits in life.

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Q) Who is Arsenal's number 8?

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R) What is Alexander Arnold's number at Liverpool?

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S) Which great nation has never won a World Cup?

Italy

Netherlands

Uruguay

Portugal

If you guessed both on Netherlands and Portugal then you are a genius.

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T) Who has won more Ballon d'Or awards? Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo

Lionel Messi

Cristiano Ronaldo

Messi has won the award seven times, most recently in 2023. Cristiano Ronaldo has won it five times, making Messi the player with the most such awards in football history.

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Handball challenge

Do you know anything about handball?

1 / 10

Which country has won the most European Men's Handball Championships?

Denmark

France

Sweden

2 / 10

In which year did the Icelandic national handball team win a silver medal at the Olympic Games?

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3 / 10

What is Iceland's best result at the World Handball Championship?

5th place

7th place

3th place

The 1997 World Handball Championship was held in Japan, and there Iceland achieved its best result to date by finishing in 5th place.

4 / 10

Has handball been spoiled outdoors?

True

False

5 / 10

When were the modern rules of handball first published, and where?

1897 in Denmark

1917 in Germany

1927 in Austria

1937 in Sweden

6 / 10

What is a handball goal high and wide?

Bright sunny handball court with a vibrant goalpost. Perfect for sports or leisure themes.

2,15 and 2, 25

190 and 2,05

2,08 and 2,16

The goal is 2.08 meters high and 2.16 meters wide.

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Where was modern handball invented, among other things.

Denmark

Russia

Spain

Handball was invented in three countries at about the same time, around the turn of the century, in Denmark, Czechoslovakia, and Germany.

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What do American football and handball have in common?

A focused young athlete playing quarterback during a daytime football game.

Sports where both hands are used to play

There are game systems used in both of these sports.

Goals are used in both of these sports

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When was handball reinstated as an indoor sport at the Olympics, and at which Olympics?

1968 in Mexico city

1976 in Montreal

1972 in München

1980 in Moskvu

10 / 10

Which country has the strongest handball league in the world?

Spain

Denmark

France

Germany

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Statue of Norse explorer Leif Eriksson near Hallgrímskirkja in Reykjavik, Iceland.

Stories of Vikings

The Vikings were incredible explorers. Test your knowledge of the Viking Age.

1 / 20

Where did the Vikings come from?

The Vikings first lived only in the Nordic countries, but then they began to sail further and further afield and settle in wider areas, such as the British Isles, Eastern Europe, and the Mediterranean.

This was an attack on a monastery.

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What attack marked the beginning of the Viking Age?

The attack on Dublin

The attack on Paris

The attack on Lindisfarne

The attack on London

The beginning of the Viking Age is considered to be the first documented Viking raid, the raid on the Lindisfarne monastery in England in 793.

Source: https://is.wikipedia.org/wiki/V%C3%ADkinga%C3%B6ld

He was the father of Leif the Lucky Eirikson

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Which Icelandic explorer sailed to Greenland and began settlement there?

Eric the Red was the first to settle in Greenland and was the father of Leif the Lucky. Eric was born in Norway and called "red" because of his hair color. But moved to Iceland because of a dispute with others in Norway. You can read about his life in the Saga of Eric the Red.

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What was the capital of Ukraine called by the Vikings?

Great garden (Istanbul)

The Jo halls (Jerusalem)

The garden state

The boat garden

The name starts with J

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Vikings founded the city of York in northern England, but what is the Icelandic translation of this city?

View of a historic stone castle in Scotland with the British flag flying.

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Hvaða nafn var notað yfir víkinga sem störfuðu sem varðmenn í Konstantínópel? Sem er núna Istanbúl.

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Væringjar voru norrænir víkingar sem voru á mála hjá keisaranum í Miklagarði nú Istanbúl í kringum árið 1000. Orðið var einnig haft í byrjun 20. aldar um unga Íslendinga sem fóru utan nú og áður að leita sér fjár og frama meðal stórþjóða heimsins. Værinjar störfuðu sem varðmenn og lífverðir keisarans vegna þess hversu góðir og óttalausir bardagamenn þeir voru.

Heimild https://is.wikipedia.org/wiki/V%C3%A6ringjar

This city is on the east coast of Ireland.

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Which city in Ireland was built by Vikings?

Norse Vikings took over the kingdom of Dublin around 840, trading there and using it as a base for their warfare in the British Isles.

source: https://is.wikipedia.org/wiki/Konungar_%C3%AD_Dyflinni

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What name was most often used for Vikings in France?

The Rus

The Norman

The Vikings

9 / 20

Were the Norse people the first Europeans to sail west across the Atlantic?

True

False

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Did Vikings really have horns on their helmets?

True

False

Landið varð heimsmeistari í knattspyrnu árið 2010

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Í hvaða landi voru víkingar kallaðir Los Normandos?

The Vikings called the wine land

12 / 20

Which country did the Vikings first explore in North America?

Mexiko

Panama

USA

Canada

Vinland or Wine country is the name of a region in North America that Leif the Lucky Eiriksson discovered around the year 1000. In 1960, ruins of a Norse settlement were discovered at L'Anse aux Meadows in northern Newfoundland, Canada. The name Vinland is probably because there were grapes growing there or some berries that could be used to make wine frome.

Source: https://is.wikipedia.org/wiki/V%C3%ADnland

13 / 20

Leif the Lucky One arrived in North America 500 years before Christopher Columbus, but did Columbus ever set foot on the American continent?

True

False

14 / 20

Hvaða ár var Alþingi stofnað á Íslandi?

874 e.Kr.

930 e.Kr.

1000 e.Kr.

1066 e.Kr.

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Hvað kölluðust langskipin sem víkingar notuðu til verslunar?

Knerrir

Drakkar

Trékanó

Karavella

16 / 20

Which countries were the the Garden State?

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Turkey

Russia

Spain

Ukraine

The Garden State is an old Norse name for the part of Russia and Ukraine that was partially occupied and ruled by Norsemen, especially the Swedes, during the Viking Age. They mainly conquered areas near the largest rivers and streams, as far south as Kiev, and used the rivers as shipping routes south to the Black Sea and even the Caspian Sea.

Source: https://is.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gar%C3%B0ar%C3%ADki

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Did the Norse people worship only one god, Odin?

True

False

18 / 20

Höfðu Víkingar töluverð áhrif á enskan menningarheim og tungumál þeirra?

True

False

19 / 20

Hvaða atburður markar lok heiðni á Íslandi?

20 / 20

Hvað kallaðist skipagerð víkinga sem var sérstaklega hraðskreið?

Historic Viking ship moored on a bright day in Roskilde, Denmark.

Langskip

Skúta

Barkur

Kuggur

Víkingarnir voru færustu siglingamenn Evrópu á Miðöldum. Þeir voru frábærir að smíða skip og kunnu að rata um höfin. Það gerðu þeir með því að fylgjast með stjörnunum á himninum, til dæmis pólstjörnunni sem er alltaf í hánorðri.

Þeir fylgdust líka með dýrunum. Þar sem fluglar voru benti það til þess að land væri í nánd og þeir vissu hvaða hvalategundir héldu sig nærri landi. Þeir virtu líka fyrir sér skýin því þeir vissu hvers konar skýjabólstrar myndast við fjallstinda. En það sem mestu máli skipti er að víkingarnir hönnuðu skip sem þoldu langa siglingu.

Heimild: https://www.islendingasogur.is/soguheimurinn/siglingar/

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Surprising and funny facts from around the world

Can you solve what is the point of these facts!

The answer is bigger than you think and over 50,000

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Finland is often called the land of a thousand lakes, but how many lakes do you think there are in Finland? Write the number you think there are

There are over 188,000 lakes in Finland, all of which are larger than 500 square meters. These lakes are scattered throughout the country and play a major role in Finland's nature and culture. The largest lakes include Lake Saimaa, Lake Päijänne, and Lake Inari.

The country is known for its tea.

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In which country is there a cheese race?

USA

Canada

United Kingdom

Netherlands

Thus, a cruise ship would take about 2 to 3 days to sail from Point Nemo

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Point Nemo is one of the most isolated places in the world, located in the South Pacific Ocean. But how many kilometers away from the nearest land do you think it is?

Point Nemo is located in the South Pacific Ocean, about 2,688 km from the nearest land in all directions. The nearest landmasses are Ducie Island in the Pitcairn Islands to the north, Motu Nui (part of Easter Island) to the east, and Maher Island, near Antarctica, to the south.

Point Nemo is so isolated that its nearest "neighbors" are often astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS), who are sometimes closer in altitude (about 400 km) than anyone on Earth!

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The highest mountain in Hawaii is Mauna Kea, which is located on the Big Island (the largest island in the Hawaiian archipelago). Mauna Kea is 4,207 meters above sea level, but if the mountain is measured from its roots on the ocean floor, how big is it?

10. 000 meters

8000 meters

5000 meters

Mauna Kea is 4,207 meters above sea level, but if the mountain is measured from its base on the ocean floor, it is more than 10,000 meters high, making it the tallest mountain in the world by total height.

Mauna Kea is also home to a renowned astronomical observatory due to its clear air quality and elevation. The mountain holds great cultural and spiritual significance to Native Hawaiians.

5 / 20

How many countries border China?

China is over 9 million square kilometers and borders, among other things, Kazakhstan, Vietnam, and Tajikistan, among these 14 countries.

This country has the famous "flamenco" dance

6 / 20

Which nation celebrates the tradition of throwing tomatoes at each other?

La Tomatina, held in Buñol, is a tomato fight festival that attracts thousands of visitors annually.

7 / 20

Where do people get KFC for Christmas dinner?

South Korea

China

Japan

Philippines

8 / 20

In what country do men run through an obstacle course, but with their wives in their arms?

In Finland

In Estonia

In Latvia

In Danmark

9 / 20

Which country holds a festival where contestants run from angry bulls through narrow streets?

Spain

Argentina

Italy

Mexico

10 / 20

Iceland is a very windy place, being an island in the Arctic. But how many words does Iceland have for wind?

204

184

136

It snows in this country.

11 / 20

In which country is it traditional to eat popcorn with milk at Christmas?

Greenland

USA

Mexiko

Canada

Sources: Christmas in Greenland - Visit Greenland

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In which country can you order a whole guinea pig to eat?

13 / 20

Does France produce 90% of all perfume bottles in the world?

True

False

Grasse, in the South of France, is known as the "capital of perfumes".

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grasse

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Getting ice cream all year round in a certain nation seems like a strange act in the opinion of other nations. What nation is that?

Iceland

Canada

Faroe Islands

Russia

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The largest watermelon ever grown is from Arkansas in the United States, but how many kilograms did it weigh?

169 kg.

149 kg.

179 kg.

159 kg.

The average watermelon weighs between 4 and 7 kilograms, although the size can vary depending on the type of melon and growing conditions.

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Groundhog Day is an annual tradition in the United States where the groundhog sees its shadow. If the groundhog sees its shadow, it means that winter will last for another six weeks. If it doesn't see its shadow, it means that spring is on its way. But the question is, in which state in the United States is this celebration the largest and most famous?

In Indiana

In Georgia

In Virginia

In Pennsylvania

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Were India and Pakistan once the same nation?

True

False

There are volcanoes there.

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Which island has a special alphabet with only 12 letters?

This alphabet has only five vowels and seven consonants.

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This country is known for its agricultural land, with lots of milk and strawberries.

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Which country has more bicycles than people?

China

Danmark

Netherlands

Germany

20 / 20

The longest banana ever grown is from Papua New Guinea, but how long was it?

An average banana is usually around 18–20 cm long. However, this can vary depending on the type and ripeness of the banana. So the difference is very large.

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Mythological creatures

Folklore is full of supernatural creatures, but how well do you know them?

1 / 14

What is special about the nykur, or water horse, as it is also known?

The Nykur is often described as a beautiful horse that tempts people to ride him but then he jumps into the water and drowns people.

2 / 14

What creatures are often blamed when people get lost in the wilderness of the Nordic countries?

Ghosts

Elf's

Trolls

3 / 14

What are the names of Odin's ravens, the chief god of the Norse gods?

A solitary black crow perched on a coastal rock with a misty landscape in the background. Captured in natural daylight.

4 / 14

How does Medusa welcome guests?

With cakes and coffee

The stone-cold eyes

With tousled and hissing hair

5 / 14

Is the Fenris wolf small and harmless in Norse mythology?

True

False

6 / 14

Where does Bigfoot lives?

From North America

Europe

Africa

South America

Asia

7 / 14

What do hidden people do best if people disturb them?

They steals children

They puts a spell on people.

They transforms into animals and attacks people.

It is believed in folklore that the hidden people can be vengeful if disturbed, especially if their dwellings are built on top of there home.

This is related to the Icelandic krona.

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Which four creatures are the land spirits of Iceland, according to folklore?

Seal, nykur water horse, mermaid and troll

Dragon, giant, bull and eagle

Lion, eagle, seal and horse

Eagle, elves, hidden people and foxes

Heimild: https://is.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skjaldarmerki_%C3%8Dslands

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Where does the sea monster Krakan live?

In the Mediterranean Sea

In the Baltic Sea

Between the United States and Hawaii

Milli Íslands og Noregs

In the Indian Ocean

The idea of the Kraki is probably related to real creatures such as the giant squid (Architeuthis dux), which can grow up to 13 meters long and lives at great depths.

In some legends, it is said to be so large that it resembles an entire island when resting on the surface of the sea. Ships attempting to dock at the "island" then encounter great danger.

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Wath is Skoffin?

The offspring of a cat and a fox

The offspring of a dog and a cat

The offspring of a cat and a mouse

The offspring of a cat and a mink

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It is believed in folklore that looking through a stone with a hole in the middle it can help people see elf's.

False

True

12 / 14

What method did the sailors use to escape from the Krakan?

Throwing fish into the sea

Singing hymns to scare him

Throw a barrel ffull of blood and meat into the sea

To sail the ship in circles around him to confuse him

Fun fact: In folklore, it was said that Krakn would be distracted if he was given something to eat, allowing the ships to escape him.

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How are elf women often described in folk tales?

As wizards and giants.

As small and furry.

As beautiful and elegant

As wild and dangerous

Elf women's are often symbols of beauty, but they can also be dangerous if they are not respected.

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How can you recognize the water horse devil Nikur so you can avoid it?

The horse only has one ear

His hooves are turned backwards

he has red eyes

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Are you an expert in the Icelandic language?

Can you reach that sofa without using Google and on time?

1 / 13

How many Icelandic words are there?

50.000 til 100.000 words

100.000 til 200.000 words

200.000 til 300.000 words

Basic words without inflections and combinations are about 50,000–100,000 words.

With inflections and combinations: Tens of millions of words.

Neologisms and newly formed words: Increasing steadily.

Icelandic is thus an incredibly diverse and rich language with great potential for word formation.

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I was used by Vikings,

carved into stones and trees.

Runes are an ancient alphabet used in many Germanic languages from the 2nd century until they were gradually replaced by the Latin alphabet. Runes were primarily carved into stone or wood.

Source: https://is.wikipedia.org/wiki/R%C3%BAnir

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Has the Icelandic language changed much since the Viking Age?

True

False

Icelandic has changed little since the Viking Age compared to other languages that have roots in Old Norse. It is one of the few languages that has preserved so many of its ancient characteristics, especially in its inflection system and vocabulary. This makes Icelandic unique among the Nordic languages.

source: https://is.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%8Dslenska

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In what year did the writer Halldór Laxness receive the Nobel Prize in Literature? Write the year

5 / 13

Hvað er Hundslappadrífa?

6 / 13

How many vowels are there in the Icelandic language?

7 / 13

The Book of the Icelandic Horseman Ara fróða or Ari the Wise is the oldest historical work in Iceland, but from what century does the oldest preserved manuscript of the Book of the Icelandic Horseman date?

The Book of Icelanders tells, among other things, about the Pope's stay in Iceland, the settlement of Iceland, the establishment of the Althingi, the conversion to Christianity, the discovery of Greenland, and the beginning of settlement there.

Source: https://is.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%8Dslendingab%C3%B3k

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What does the word window weather mean?

Warm sunlight streaming through fabric curtains in a wooden interior setting.

Cold weather suitable for walking

Warm and nice summer weather

Weather to watch out the window inside a house

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Do you use a ljár to mow grass?

True

False

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What does this word mean? Himinljós

Stars

Northern Lights

The moon

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What day in November is the Icelandic Language Day?

November 14th

November 15th

November 16th

November 17th

It is celebrated on November 16th, the birthday of the poet Jónas Hallgrímsson.

Jónas Hallgrímsson was a pioneer in Icelandic literature. He is known for his Easter hymns, which appear every Easter and are featured on the 10,000 krónur banknote in Iceland.

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Does the word Sómi mean honor and respect?

True

False

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What makes Icelandic special among other languages?

It has little development from Old Norse.

It has preserved many old inflections.

All of the above

She has a new vocabulary committee

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Nordic studies

Are you a genius in Nordic studies?

1 / 19

What happens in Ragnarok?, the so-called end of the world in Norse mythology.

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What kind of animals provide information to Odin?

Dogs

Ravens

Eagles

Rabbits

They are called the brain and the memory.

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Is the god Loki the father of Sleipnir's horse?

True

False

Hint: this place is in Northern Iceland

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What place is this in the picture?

Ásbyrgi looks like a rock from the air, and it is believed in Norse mythology that Odin's horse Sleinir stepped foot there.

5 / 19

What is the Tree of Life believed to mean?

Horse

Goat

Wolf

Bull

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How many worlds lie from the tree of life?

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What creature lives in the sea in Asgard?

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Odin, the chief of the gods, only has one eye, but why?

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How many legs did the horse Sleipnir have?

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What place is this in the picture?

Explore the historic Heddal Stave Church, a renowned medieval landmark in Norway.

Bifröst

Jotunheim

Ásgard

Midgard

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What is the name of Odin's horse, the chief god of the gods?

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What did Vikings call the homes of heroes after death?

Hell

Asgard

Valhalla

Midgard

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Who is the god of deception and trickery who can transform into animals and other creatures?

Loki

Baldur

Freyr

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Freyja, the goddess of love and beauty, often traveled in a chariot. But what kind of animals pull her chariot?

Goats

Cats

Reindeer

Bears

15 / 19

Who is the thunder god who owns the hammer Mjolni?

Thoe

Odin

Loki

16 / 19

What role did valkyries play in Norse battles? Write the answer.

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What things of the Valkyries is associated with the Northern Lights?

helmet

wings

sword

armor

The Northern Lights were associated with the Valkyries, and their swords were said to be the Northern Lights that lit up the sky.

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What animal appears in Ragnarok that is associated with the earth itself?

The Middle-earth worms

Thor's goat

the fenris wolf

The Middle-earth worms should be so big that it reaches around the entire earth in Norse mythology.

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What is Bifrost in Norse mythology?

house near the Valhalla

a fortress built by jotun giants

bridge to asgard

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The Garden Master

Do you have a green thumb? Test your knowledge and find out if you are a Master Gardener!

1 / 12

What is special about strawberries?

The only fruit with seeds on the outside

Strawberries can grow unusually old on the plant.

Strawberries are not 80% water.

Strawberries are the only type of fruit that has its seeds on the outside, and each "seed" is actually an independent small fruit with a single seed inside it.

these trees live in North America

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How big can the tallest trees in the world get?

120 meters high

110 meters high

116 metra high

The largest tree in the world, and at the same time the largest living organism on Earth, is the giant pine tree located in California, USA, which can grow up to 115.92 meters tall. USA. These giant pine trees are also known to live for thousands of years and have a magnificent growth and dense trunk. For comparison, they are as tall as a 30-story building!

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Can Aloe vera help with burn wounds?

True

False

The Aloe vera plant can both purify the air indoors and is also used medicinally, for example to soothe burns and skin irritations.

The people are connected to salad dish

4 / 12

Who built the first greenhouses?

The Celts

The Romans

The Persians

The Romans built the first "greenhouse" over 2,000 years ago. They used oil lamps and windows to keep plants like cucumbers warm.

5 / 12

When did strawberries start to be grown in Iceland?

At the end of the 19th century

In the mid-20th century

At the beginning of the 19th century

The history of strawberry cultivation in Iceland is not long, the first records date back to the end of the 19th century and those experiments were rather unsuccessful. However, over time, varieties have emerged that are better suited to cultivation in this country in terms of climate.

You get this in the morning.

6 / 12

What natural substances can be used to deter snails from plants?

Coffee bag

Eggshell

Rice

Fish roe

7 / 12

Is a tomato a fruit or a vegetable?

Macro shot of a vivid red tomato with green stem, showcasing fresh produce.

8 / 12

What is the name of the insect that helps a lot in gardening with decomposition and aeration of the soil?

beetle

ladybug

worm

9 / 12

How can you get apples on an apple tree without bees pollinating the flowers?

With a brush

With Earrings

With a spoon

You use the brush to brush the pollen from the flowers on tree number 1 and then brush it over the flowers on tree number 2 next to it. That way you can get apples. This is the best mindfulness exercise to do this.

10 / 12

What kind of flowers are these?

Strawberry flower

Pear flower

Apple flower

11 / 12

It is possible to grow fruits like pears and cherries in Iceland, but how?

In cold greenhouses

In very sheltered gardens

In product charts

If you have a small greenhouse, you can grow all kinds of fruits and vegetables in it and also extend your summer.

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How many apple trees do you need to have to get apples?

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Icelandic animals

Do you know the wildlife in Iceland well?

1 / 16

What kind of animal was Keiko?

Killer whale

Sells

Blue whale

Octopus

This animal flies and lives in a hole.

2 / 16

I live on a cold ice floe, with black and white fur, I swim well but walk clumsily, who am I?

Það er haf í nafninu.

3 / 16

Ég svíf hátt á himni, með vængi sem stórt segl,
horfi niður að bráð, hver er ég?

4 / 16

Keeping dogs was banned in Reykjavík in the 20th century.

False

True

It is worth noting that the rules banning dog ownership in Reykjavík did not completely go into effect until 2006.

Þetta gerðist á seinni hluta 18. aldar.

5 / 16

Móðuharðindin eyddu er talið 75% af öllum búfjár á íslandi en hvað dag, mánuð og ár hófust þau.

Móðuharðindin hófust með eldgosi 8. júní 1783 í Lakagígum en þeir urðu til í einhverju mesta hraungosi á jörðunni á sögulegum tímum

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The Icelandic chickens , like the Icelandic Horse, is known for its great variety of colors and patterns in its plumage. But how many basic varieties are thought to exist?

The Icelandic chickens is particularly notable for having survived as an original breed of chicken from the era of settlement and is therefore considered both culturally and biologically unique. The color variations of the Icelandic chickens have attracted the interest of many chicken breeders, both domestically and abroad.

7 / 16

How many colors are there in the Icelandic horse breed?

20 variation

40 variation

30 variation

8 / 16

In which play by William Shakespeare is the Icelandic sheepdog mentioned?

Romeo and Juliet

Hamlet

Hinrik the fifth

9 / 16

Hagamús er músategund sem fynst á Íslandi en hvar finnst ekki?

Á Grænlandi

Í Færeyjum

Í Finnlandi

10 / 16

Young puffins leave their nest when they are 40 days old. But after that, how long does it take to learn to fly?

9 days

11 days

7 days

The Vestmannaeyjar Islands are home to a large number of puffins, and sometimes people have to help the young find their way to the sea when they leave their nests.

11 / 16

Where do reindeer live in Iceland?

North Iceland

East Iceland

West Iceland

Reindeer are not Icelandic mammals but were brought to Iceland in the second half of the 18th century.

Also called low-footed

12 / 16

What animal is called a grass dog in Iceland?

Fox

Dog

Rat

The fox is called a grass dog because it sneaks around in the grass and looks for food.

13 / 16

What animal is called the provost?

Puffin

Mink

Raven

The puffin is called the provost because it looks like it is wearing a suit.

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Which animal is known for changing the color of its fur to white in winter to blend in with the snow?

Horses

Reindeer

Foxes

The fox is the only mammal that has come to Iceland on its own, which was over 3000 years ago.

15 / 16

Where dose the Arctic Tern bird go from Iceland over the winter time

To Florida

To South Africa

To Spain

The tern is the most migratory of all birds, wintering in the South Atlantic Ocean (off South Africa) and the Southern Ocean off Antarctica and as far east as Australia. https://fuglavefur.is/birdinfo.php?val=1&id=14

16 / 16

Is this Icelandic horse black or brown?

A serene scene of an Icelandic horse grazing in a vibrant flower meadow in Akureyri, Iceland.

Black

Brown

This horse is brown in color. For Icelandic horses to be considered black in color, they must be completely black and not have brown hair or highlights.

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High-resolution close-up of the Icelandic flag's texture, showcasing vibrant colors and patterns.

Questions related to Iceland

Are you smart about things related to Iceland and how fast are you at it?

1 / 6

A. Vatnajökull National Park is the largest national park in Europe?

A) True

B) False

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B. How many species of native land mammals does Iceland have?

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C. When is Reykjavík believed to have been founded?

A) 854

B) 874

C) 894

The settler Ingólf Arnarson is said to have founded Reykjavík in 874.

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D. Can be called anything in Iceland?

A) False

B) True

There is a special naming committee that decides what people can be called in Iceland.

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E. Vigdís Finnbogadóttir, President of Iceland, was she the first female president in the world?

A) True

B) False

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F. What colors are most common in the northern lights?

A) White and black

B) Yellow and orange

C) green and white

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See what you know about the true winter horses.

Hay What do you know?

1 / 12

What role do horse shoes play for horses?

Increasing speed in competitions

Protecting hooves from wear and tear

Improving traction in snow

2 / 12

Do all Icelandic horses have five gaits?

True

False

3 / 12

What word is often used to describe the temperament of the Icelandic horse?

Trustworthy

Warm

Hyperactive

4 / 12

How long has the Icelandic horse been in Iceland?

About 500 years

About 2.000 years

About 1000 years

5 / 12

What are the offspring of horses called?

kitten

foal

poppy

6 / 12

What is the Icelandic horse with many gaits?

7 / 12

Can horses swim?

False

True

Yes, horses can swim and in the old days in Iceland, before there were bridges over rivers, people would cross the rivers on horseback. This was a special job called horseback swimming and there were special men who were responsible for transporting people across the right way on the river.

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In Iceland, it is very windy and bad whether in the winter time in Iceland. But how does the Icelandic horse survive the winter in Iceland when they are outside over the winter ?

They have a thick winter coat that they gain in winter

They get good shelter, water and food over the winter

They are very resistant to weather conditions

The Icelandic horse has evolved over 1000 years to withstand the harsh Icelandic winter.

9 / 12

Are there more Icelandic horses outside Iceland than in Iceland?

True

False

10 / 12

Is the Icelandic horse a miniature horse?

True

False

The Icelandic horse is not a small horse and it is not worth calling them that in order not to offend Icelanders.

11 / 12

Is this Icelandic horse black or brown?

Black

Brown

This horse is brown in color. For Icelandic horses to be considered black in color, they must be completely black and not have brown hair or highlights.

12 / 12

Can horses sleep standing up?

True

False

Horses can sleep standing up, but to get a better and deeper sleep, they lie down.

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Winter questions

Hey, test yourself to see how much you know about things related to winter

1 / 11

In which country are igloos traditional shelters?

Iceland

Greenland

Finland

Greenland is the largest island on Earth that is not considered a continent in its own right, 2.2 million square kilometers in size.

2 / 11

How cold does air have to be for snow to form?

0 degrees

+3 degrees

-10 degrees

Did you know that snow is just frozen water?

3 / 11

Which animal is known for changing the color of its fur to white in winter to blend in with the snow?

Horses

Reindeer

Foxes

The fox is the only mammal that has come to Iceland on its own, which was over 3000 years ago.

4 / 11

Which places in Iceland are popular for seeing the Northern Lights?

Reykjavík city

Þingvellir, Jökulsárlón og Snæfellsnes

Geysir og Gullfoss

5 / 11

What are the Northern Lights really?

Solar wind colliding with Earth's magnetic field

Clouds that reflect the light from the moon

Bubbles bursting in the atmosphere

Northern Lights are only visible in the dark.

6 / 11

What day is the winter solstice in the northern hemisphere?

December 28

December 21

December 17

December 6

Then is the shortest day of the year in the northern hemisphere.

7 / 11

What type of animal is known to hibernate during the winter?

Horses

Bears

Wolves

Pig

8 / 11

Is every snowflake is unique?

True

False

Yes, that's true! Each snowflake forms in a unique way due to its journey through the atmosphere. Factors like temperature, humidity, and the microscopic environment influence the crystal's shape, making every snowflake one of a kind. It's a beautiful reminder of nature's endless creativity!

9 / 11

watch kind of animals pull Santa's sleigh in Australia?

kangaroos

reindeer

penguins

dingoes

The sleigh is pulled by 8 white kangaroos

10 / 11

Which country gets the most snow on average?

Japan

USA

Russia

Canada

11 / 11

What are winter solstices?

When the brightest moonlight of the year is

The day with the shortest daylight in the north

The time when the Earth is farthest from the sun

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