Social studies test · Practice test 1
Free practice test 1 for the Norwegian social studies test: 10 questions with instant answers and explanations.
1What is the aim of the school subject KRLE?
KRLE stands for Christianity, religion, life stances and ethics. The subject gives all pupils knowledge about religions and life stances, without promoting any of them.
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Answer: B. To give pupils knowledge about different religions and life stances.
Explanation: KRLE stands for Christianity, religion, life stances and ethics. The subject gives all pupils knowledge about religions and life stances, without promoting any of them.
2What is the holy book of Muslims called?
The Quran is the holy book of Islam. The Torah is the holy book of the Jews, and the Bible is the holy book of the Christians.
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Answer: A. The Quran
Explanation: The Quran is the holy book of Islam. The Torah is the holy book of the Jews, and the Bible is the holy book of the Christians.
3What is the "shared period" (fellesperiode) in parental leave?
The shared period is weeks that the parents decide how to split themselves.
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Answer: B. Weeks that the parents can share freely
Explanation: The shared period is weeks that the parents decide how to split themselves.
4You are the first to arrive at a serious traffic accident. What must you do?
Everyone has a duty to help. Call 113 (ambulance) or 112 (police) and give first aid.
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Answer: A. Call the emergency number and help the injured
Explanation: Everyone has a duty to help. Call 113 (ambulance) or 112 (police) and give first aid.
5What is the name of Norway's highest mountain?
Galdhøpiggen in Jotunheimen is Norway's highest mountain, 2,469 metres above sea level.
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Answer: B. Galdhøpiggen
Explanation: Galdhøpiggen in Jotunheimen is Norway's highest mountain, 2,469 metres above sea level.
6How long was Norway in a union with Denmark?
Norway was in a union with Denmark for more than 400 years, until 1814. Then Norway entered a union with Sweden.
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Answer: A. About 400 years
Explanation: Norway was in a union with Denmark for more than 400 years, until 1814. Then Norway entered a union with Sweden.
7What is a minority government?
A minority government needs support from other parties to pass proposals.
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Answer: B. A government that does not have a majority in the Storting on its own
Explanation: A minority government needs support from other parties to pass proposals.
8What is the minimum length of a fixed-term residential lease as a general rule?
The Tenancy Act says fixed-term agreements must normally last at least three years, with some exceptions.
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Answer: A. 3 years
Explanation: The Tenancy Act says fixed-term agreements must normally last at least three years, with some exceptions.
9Which agency checks that food in shops and restaurants is safe?
Mattilsynet supervises food safety, drinking water and animal welfare.
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Answer: A. Mattilsynet (the Norwegian Food Safety Authority)
Explanation: Mattilsynet supervises food safety, drinking water and animal welfare.
10What can you do on helsenorge.no?
You log in with BankID or another secure electronic ID.
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Answer: C. See health information and book appointments
Explanation: You log in with BankID or another secure electronic ID.
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