Sagas, Sheep and Parliaments: Iceland's Past

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1. Ceist 1

   Who is traditionally named as Iceland's first permanent settler?

   • Erik the Red
   • Ingólfur Arnarson
   • Leif Erikson
   • Harald Fairhair

2. Ceist 2

   In what year was the Althing, Iceland's parliament, founded?

   • 1262
   • 874
   • 930
   • 1000

3. Ceist 3

   Around the year 1000, the Althing decided Iceland would adopt which religion?

   • Christianity
   • Norse paganism
   • Islam
   • Judaism

4. Ceist 4

   Which kingdom did Iceland submit to in 1262–1264, ending the Commonwealth era?

   • Denmark
   • Sweden
   • Scotland
   • Norway

5. Ceist 5

   Which Icelandic chieftain and writer composed the Prose Edda?

   • Egill Skallagrímsson
   • Snorri Sturluson
   • Ari the Learned
   • Njáll Þorgeirsson

6. Ceist 6

   The 1783–84 Laki eruption caused the 'Mist Hardships'. What was its worst effect in Iceland?

   • It buried Reykjavík in lava
   • It caused a tsunami
   • Famine killing about a fifth of the people
   • It split the island in two

7. Ceist 7

   On which date did Iceland become a fully independent republic?

   • 1 December 1918
   • 17 June 1944
   • 17 June 1811
   • 1 May 1949

8. Ceist 8

   Which country occupied Iceland first during World War II, in 1940?

   • Germany
   • The United States
   • Britain
   • Soviet Union

9. Ceist 9

   The 'Cod Wars' of 1958–1976 were disputes between Iceland and which country?

   • Norway
   • Denmark
   • Russia
   • The United Kingdom

10. Ceist 10

    In 1980, Iceland made history by electing Vigdís Finnbogadóttir. Why?

    • First democratically elected female president
    • First president born abroad
    • Youngest head of state ever
    • First president from Reykjavík