10-question quiz
Are you looking for a 10-question quiz for family, friends and colleagues? Here you'll find two rounds of clever quiz questions and answers in Swedish, perfect for a quick round at home, in the classroom or at a party. The questions mix general knowledge with unexpected details in history, language, science, culture and everyday knowledge. The level is medium to difficult, so it will be fun even for those who like to think a step further. Each question has a short answer and a factual explanation, making it easy to correct while learning something new. Use them as an online quiz, print them out, or read them out loud and let participants guess together.
A quiz walk is much more than just a quiz; it is a social activity that combines knowledge with movement and dialogue. By placing questions along a loop, participants are encouraged to walk, discuss and collaborate in small groups. The breaks between questions become natural breathing spaces for conversations that can range from the question itself to completely different topics. This makes the Tip Walk a perfect icebreaker in new groups and a great way to socialise in a relaxed and informal way. The physical activity also contributes to a positive atmosphere and allows even the less competitive to enjoy the experience and the fresh air.
The strength of a good quiz lies in the variety of questions. Mixing different topics and levels of difficulty ensures that everyone in the group can contribute their unique knowledge. One person might be an expert in sport, another in history and a third in popular culture. This creates a dynamic where teamwork becomes the key to success. A tricky question can lead to lively discussions and creative guesses, and the joy of arriving at the right answer as a group is often greater than knowing it on your own. It is this combination of individual knowledge and collective problem-solving that makes the quiz such a popular and timeless activity for all ages.
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Round 1
In a 10-question quiz, which element has the chemical symbol Sn?
Answer: Tin
The symbol Sn comes from the Latin stannum. The element is used in solder and as an alloying metal, for example in bronze together with copper.
Which country has the city of Valparaíso as an important Pacific harbour?
Answer: Chile
Located on the west coast of South America, Valparaíso has long been a key port city. It is also known for its steep hills and historic city centre.
Which planet has days longer than its years?
Answer: Venus
Venus rotates very slowly around its axis, while its orbital period around the Sun is shorter. This means that a Venusian day exceeds the length of a Venusian year.
Which word describes that a language has words with opposite meaning in the same form?
Answer: Autoantonymous
An autoantonymous word can mean two opposite things depending on the context. This phenomenon occurs in several languages and can create ambiguity in interpretation.
Which Swedish author created the character Dr Glas?
Answer: Hjalmar Söderberg
The novel was published in 1905 and is written as a diary. The story revolves around ethics, guilt and the boundary between private morality and action.
What is the process called when a liquid turns into gas at the surface?
Answer: Evaporation
Evaporation occurs when molecules leave the surface of a liquid and turn into a gas. The process is influenced by factors such as temperature, wind and air humidity.
Which mountain range was mainly formed when the Indian plate collided with Asia?
Answer: Himalayas
The collision of continental plates pushed up the Earth's crust, creating the world's highest mountains. The uplift is still ongoing and affects the region's earthquake risk.
What unit of measurement is used for electrical resistance?
Answer: Ohm
Ohm is the SI unit of resistance and has the symbol Ω. It describes how much a component resists electric current at a given voltage.
What year did the French Revolution start?
Answer: 1789
The year was characterised by political crisis and social unrest in France. The storming of the Bastille became a symbolic act, and the changes led to major upheavals in Europe.
What type of animal is the axolotl, which can recreate lost body parts?
Answer: Salamander
The axolotl is a neotenous amphibian that retains larval traits into adulthood. It is known for its exceptional regeneration ability, making it important in biological research.
What sea separates Italy from the Balkans across the Adriatic coast?
Answer: Adriatic Sea
The sea lies between the east coast of Italy and countries like Croatia and Montenegro. It is part of the Mediterranean and has many historically important harbour cities.
What number is called Euler's number, the base of natural logarithms?
Answer: e
The number e is approximately 2.71828 and occurs in exponential growth and continuous interest. It is central to analysis and differential equations.
Which instrument measures air pressure?
Answer: Barometer
A barometer is used in meteorology to track high and low pressure. Changes in air pressure can give clues about upcoming weather changes.
Which country is the origin of tango dance in its modern form?
Answer: Argentina
Tango developed in the Río de la Plata area, particularly around Buenos Aires. The dance and music later spread internationally and became a strong cultural marker.
Pop quiz question: which school subject is about syntax and morphology?
Answer: Linguistics
Linguistics studies the structure of language and how language works. Subfields such as syntax and morphology analyse sentence and word structure.
Which Swedish island is famous for rauks and a medieval ring wall in Visby?
Answer: Gotland
Gotland has limestone formations called raukar and a well-preserved historic urban environment. Visby's ring wall is one of northern Europe's most famous medieval buildings.
Which gas is most common in the Earth's atmosphere?
Answer: Nitrogen
Nitrogen makes up about 78 per cent of the atmosphere. It is relatively inert under normal conditions, but is part of important cycles and proteins via nitrogen compounds.
Which artist painted the work with the melting bell in a desert landscape?
Answer: Salvador Dalí
An icon of surrealism, the painting explores time and perception. Dalí often used dreamlike motifs and unexpected combinations to create psychological tension.
Which city is often referred to as the 'eternal city' in European history?
Answer: Rome
The name is linked to the city's long continuity as a centre of power in antiquity and later as a religious hub. Rome has left strong traces in law, architecture and language.
Which part of the brain mainly controls balance and coordination?
Answer: The cerebellum
The cerebellum fine-tunes movements and helps with motor learning. Injuries can cause problems with balance, precision and timing even if muscle strength is preserved.
What word describes when light is refracted and split into colours in a prism?
Answer: Dispersion
Dispersion occurs because different wavelengths are refracted differently. This allows white light to be separated into a spectrum with distinct colour bands.
Which Nordic country has the autonomous Åland Islands as part of its state?
Answer: Finland
Åland is a demilitarised region with a Swedish-speaking majority. Self-government regulates, among other things, local laws, language issues and certain areas of taxation and education.
What is the name of Europe's longest river?
Answer: Volga
The Volga flows through western Russia and empties into the Caspian Sea. The river is important for transport, energy and history in the region.
Which physical quantity is measured in the unit watt?
Answer: Effect
Watt describes energy per unit of time, i.e. how fast work is done or energy is transferred. In electricity, it is used to indicate the consumption and capacity of appliances.
Which ocean current is a major contributor to a milder climate in north-west Europe?
Answer: Gulf Stream
The warm current transports heat from the tropics towards the Atlantic. It affects temperatures and precipitation patterns, especially around the British Isles and Norway.
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Round 2
Which building in Paris was part of the 1889 World Fair?
Answer: The Eiffel Tower
The tower was built as an engineering project and became a symbol of the city. It was intended as a temporary structure but was preserved and is now used for broadcasting and other purposes.
Which substance has atomic number 26 in the periodic table?
Answer: Iron
Atomic number indicates the number of protons in the nucleus. Iron is common in the Earth's crust and is essential in steel production and in haemoglobin oxygen transport in the blood.
Which language has the most native speakers globally?
Answer: Mandarin
Mandarin is the largest group of Chinese languages and has the most first language speakers. The language has tonal differences and a writing system with logographic characters.
Which Swedish invention is associated with Alfred Nobel and industrial blasting technology?
Answer: Dynamite
Dynamite is based on nitroglycerine stabilised in an absorbent material. The invention made blasting more manageable and had a major impact on mining, construction and infrastructure.
Which organ produces insulin in the human body?
Answer: Pancreas
Insulin is produced in beta cells in the islets of Langerhans. The hormone regulates blood glucose by facilitating glucose uptake into cells and affecting energy storage.
Literature quiz question: who wrote the novel 'Frankenstein'?
Answer: Mary Shelley
Published in 1818, the book is considered early science fiction. It explores responsibility, creation and the consequences of scientific ambitions without ethical boundaries.
Which city is located at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers?
Answer: Koblenz
The city is located in western Germany and is called Deutsches Eck. It has been strategically important for trade and military control of river traffic.
What term describes the extinction of a species in one area but its persistence in other places?
Answer: Local extinction
The phenomenon involves the disappearance of the population from a particular region. Causes can be habitat loss, hunting or changing climatic conditions, even if the species survives globally.
Which element is liquid at room temperature and used in thermometers?
Answer: Mercury
Mercury is a metal that is liquid at normal temperatures. Due to its toxicity, its use has declined, but it has historically been used in measuring instruments and industrial processes.
Which Swedish city has the district of Haga and a famous amusement park with rabbits as its symbol?
Answer: Gothenburg
Haga is a historic neighbourhood with older buildings and a café culture. The Liseberg amusement park is a major attraction and its rabbit figure has become a well-known symbol.
What mathematical sign is used to indicate approximate similarity?
Answer: ≈
The sign is used when a value is rounded or only close to another value. It is used in calculations, measurements and science when exact numbers are not necessary.
Which crater on the Moon has given its name to an Apollo 11 landing site?
Answer: Tranquility
The landing area was called Mare Tranquillitatis, a basaltic plain. The name was made famous by the first manned lunar landing and is often used in the historical context of space travel.
What chemical process do plants use to convert light energy into chemical energy?
Answer: Photosynthesis
The process takes place in chloroplasts, forming glucose from carbon dioxide and water. As a by-product, oxygen is released, which is central to the cellular respiration of many organisms.
Which country has the region of Transylvania, historically linked to the Carpathian Mountains?
Answer: Romania
Transylvania is located in the centre of the country and is partly surrounded by the Carpathian Mountains. The region has a complex history with several language groups and shifting political boundaries.
In a 10-question quiz: what is an angle greater than 90 degrees called?
Answer: Blunt
An obtuse angle is between 90 and 180 degrees. It occurs in many geometric shapes and affects, among other things, triangle types and constructions in drawings.
Which composer wrote the opera in which an enchanted flute plays a central role?
Answer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
The opera premiered in 1791 and is an example of German singspiel with spoken dialogue. Music and symbolism are combined with fairy tale motifs and trials for the main characters.
Which ocean lies between Africa and Australia?
Answer: Indian Ocean
The ocean borders several important trade routes and monsoon-affected climate zones. It is of great importance for shipping, fisheries and regional weather in neighbouring countries.
Technology trivia question: which company originally created the Linux operating system?
Answer: No company
The Linux kernel was created by Linus Torvalds as an open project. It was developed with contributions from many individuals and organisations, but it did not originate as a corporate product.
Which term describes when a currency loses purchasing power over time through rising prices?
Answer: Inflation
Inflation means that the same amount of money is used for fewer goods and services. It is often measured by price indices and is influenced by factors such as demand, costs and monetary policy.
Which Swedish institution awards prizes in literature, physics and chemistry?
Answer: The Nobel Foundation
The Foundation administers the Nobel Prizes and is responsible for finances and branding. The actual decisions are taken by the various awarding bodies, but the Foundation coordinates the process and the ceremonies.
Which animal belongs to the scientific family Felidae?
Answer: Felines
Felidae include both large and small species, from lynx to lions. Common features include predatory teeth, good hearing and adaptations for hunting and stealthy movement.
Which planet has the large storm called a long-lived red oval?
Answer: Jupiter
The Great Red Spot is a giant storm in the planet's atmosphere. It has been observed for hundreds of years and is fuelled by Jupiter's powerful wind bands and rotation.
Pop quiz question: what substance in music describes the distance between two notes?
Answer: Interval
Intervals indicate the distance between pitches and are measured in steps or half steps. It is used to describe melodies, chords and harmonic relationships in music theory.
What material in glass allows it to turn coloured green in ordinary bottles?
Answer: Iron oxide
Small amounts of iron compounds in the raw material can give a green colour. The colour is affected by the oxidation state and how the glass is melted and cooled in the manufacturing process.
Which city hosted the 1992 Summer Olympics?
Answer: Barcelona
The Games were an important milestone for the city's urban development and international profile. Venues and infrastructure were expanded, and the event is considered to have had an impact on tourism and the economy.
