Questions

1. Uppsala & History

What were the mounds in Old Uppsala most likely used for?

a) Defensive fortifications
b) Burial mounds
c) Courts of law
d) Water reservoirs

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2. Norse Mythology

Which day of the week is named after Odin?

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3. Space

Which planet was the first to be discovered using a telescope rather than the naked eye?

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4. Geography

Which Swedish province has the longest coastline?

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5. Science

What does the word “Celsius” mean in Latin?

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6. Uppsala & Innovation

Which pharmaceutical company originated in Uppsala through research on biological medicines and separation technologies?

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7. Uppsala & Modern Times

Which of the following inventions has a strong connection to research in Uppsala?

a) The pacemaker
b) Dynamite
c) GPS
d) The gear wheel

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8. Modern Uppsala

Which Swedish artist from Uppsala won the Eurovision Song Contest in 2012 with the song Euphoria?

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9. Tie-Breaker Question

Approximately how many runestones are there in Sweden today?