Danish Citizenship Test: questions and answers
All 15 practice questions with answers and explanations, grouped by official topic. Select a question to see the answer.
Government and law 5 questions
Denmark's constitutional monarchy, the Folketing, elections and the Constitution celebrated on 5 June.
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What is the name of Denmark’s parliament?
The Folketing
Denmark's parliament is the Folketing. The Riksdag is Sweden's, the Storting is Norway's and the Althing is Iceland's.
How many members does the Folketing have?
179
The Folketing has 179 members: 175 elected in Denmark, 2 in the Faroe Islands and 2 in Greenland.
What form of government does Denmark have?
Constitutional monarchy with parliamentary democracy
Denmark has a monarch as head of state, but political power lies with the Folketing and the government under the Constitution.
On which date does Denmark celebrate Constitution Day?
5 June
Constitution Day (Grundlovsdag) on 5 June marks the signing of Denmark's first democratic constitution on 5 June 1849.
What is the longest time allowed between general elections to the Folketing?
Four years
Under the Constitution, a general election must be held no more than four years after the previous one, though it can be called earlier.
History 5 questions
The Jelling stones, the 1849 Constitution, the 1920 reunification, the German occupation and EU membership.
Which king raised the large Jelling Stone, often called Denmark’s baptismal certificate?
Harald Bluetooth
Harald Bluetooth raised the large stone at Jelling, which says he made the Danes Christian. His father Gorm the Old raised the smaller stone.
In which year was Denmark’s first democratic constitution adopted?
1849
The June Constitution of 1849 ended absolute monarchy and introduced an elected parliament.
In which year was Southern Jutland (Sønderjylland) reunited with Denmark?
1920
Denmark lost Southern Jutland to Prussia in 1864. After a vote in 1920, the northern part was reunited with Denmark.
On what date did Germany occupy Denmark during the Second World War?
9 April 1940
German forces occupied Denmark on 9 April 1940. The occupation ended with liberation, announced on the evening of 4 May 1945.
In which year did Denmark join the European Economic Community?
1973
Denmark joined the EEC, now the European Union, on 1 January 1973 after a referendum in 1972.
Geography, culture and symbols 5 questions
Copenhagen, the Dannebrog flag, the Danish krone, Hans Christian Andersen and the Realm with Greenland and the Faroe Islands.
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What is the capital of Denmark?
Copenhagen
Copenhagen, on the island of Zealand, is Denmark's capital and the seat of the Folketing at Christiansborg.
What is the Danish flag called?
Dannebrog
The Danish flag, a white cross on red, is called Dannebrog and is often said to be the oldest national flag still in use.
What is the currency of Denmark?
The Danish krone
Denmark uses the krone (DKK). It is an EU member but has an opt-out from adopting the euro.
Which Danish author wrote The Little Mermaid?
Hans Christian Andersen
Hans Christian Andersen, born in Odense in 1805, wrote The Little Mermaid and many other famous fairy tales.
Which two areas are self-governing parts of the Kingdom of Denmark?
Greenland and the Faroe Islands
The Danish Realm includes Denmark, Greenland and the Faroe Islands, and Greenland and the Faroe Islands have extensive self-government.
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