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Sweden Citizenship Test Practice (Society Test) 2026: Practice test 3

Practice test 3 of 3 for the Sweden Citizenship Test Practice (Society Test): 30 more questions with answers and explanations.

  • Citizenship
  • Sweden
  • 80 questions
  • Checked October 11, 2026

  1. Question 1 of 30

    Which of these groups is a recognised national minority in Sweden?
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    Answer: A. Tornedalians (tornedalingar)

    Since 2000 Sweden has five national minorities: Jews, Roma, Sami, Sweden Finns and Tornedalians.

  2. Question 2 of 30

    Which of these is an official national minority language in Sweden?
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    Answer: A. Meänkieli

    The minority languages are Yiddish, Romani Chib, Sami, Finnish and Meänkieli.

  3. Question 3 of 30

    Which national minority is also recognised as an Indigenous people?
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    Answer: B. The Sami

    The Sami are an Indigenous people. Their elected parliament is the Sami Parliament (Sametinget).

  4. Question 4 of 30

    Which authority works to make sure the Discrimination Act is followed?
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    Answer: D. The Equality Ombudsman (DO)

    The Diskrimineringsombudsmannen (DO) is the state agency that watches over the Discrimination Act.

  5. Question 5 of 30

    Under Swedish law, who can be punished when sex is bought?
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    Answer: D. The buyer

    Buying sex is a crime in Sweden. The buyer can be punished, but not the person selling.

  6. Question 6 of 30

    What does the consent law (samtyckeslagen) mean?
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    Answer: C. You must make sure the other person takes part voluntarily, also within marriage

    The consent law requires that both people take part voluntarily. It applies within marriage too.

  7. Question 7 of 30

    Is marriage allowed for people under 18 in Sweden?
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    Answer: A. No, child marriage is banned

    Marriage for anyone under 18 is prohibited in Sweden.

  8. Question 8 of 30

    How are wages mainly set in Sweden?
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    Answer: D. By negotiation between unions and employers in collective agreements

    Unions and employer organisations agree on wages and conditions in collective agreements (kollektivavtal). The state does not set wages.

  9. Question 9 of 30

    Which of these is a Swedish trade union confederation?
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    Answer: B. LO

    LO, TCO and SACO are the main union confederations. SKR is an employers' organisation for municipalities and regions.

  10. Question 10 of 30

    What is an unemployment insurance fund (a-kassa)?
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    Answer: A. An association that pays members who lose their job and are looking for work

    An a-kassa pays benefit to members who have worked enough and are actively seeking work. It is funded by the state and members' fees.

  11. Question 11 of 30

    Which authority makes sure debts are paid and can help people with large debts?
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    Answer: C. The Swedish Enforcement Authority (Kronofogden)

    Kronofogden collects unpaid debts and can help people with large debts through debt restructuring (skuldsanering).

  12. Question 12 of 30

    Compulsory school (grundskola) is for children of which ages?
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    Answer: B. 6 to 16

    Municipalities run compulsory school for children aged 6 to 16.

  13. Question 13 of 30

    Between about 1850 and 1920, how many Swedes emigrated to the United States?
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    Answer: C. More than one million

    Poverty led over a million Swedes to emigrate to the USA between 1850 and 1920.

  14. Question 14 of 30

    In which year could women first vote in a Riksdag election?
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    Answer: A. 1921

    The 1921 election was the first where both women and men could vote and women could be elected.

  15. Question 15 of 30

    What was the Saltsjöbaden Agreement of 1938?
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    Answer: B. An agreement between employers and unions that laid the basis for the Swedish model

    In 1938 employers and unions agreed how to negotiate, laying the foundation of the Swedish model.

  16. Question 16 of 30

    Who spoke of the 'people's home' (folkhemmet), an idea of a fair society that looks after everyone?
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    Answer: C. Per Albin Hansson

    In 1928 Social Democrat leader Per Albin Hansson described the idea of folkhemmet.

  17. Question 17 of 30

    What was Sweden's position in the Second World War?
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    Answer: D. Sweden was neutral

    Sweden stayed neutral in both world wars, although German soldiers were allowed to travel through Sweden.

  18. Question 18 of 30

    Which Swedish diplomat gave protective passports to Jews during the Holocaust?
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    Answer: C. Raoul Wallenberg

    Raoul Wallenberg issued protective passports that helped Jews escape persecution.

  19. Question 19 of 30

    What was the Million Programme (miljonprogrammet) of the 1960s and 1970s?
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    Answer: A. A plan to build one million homes in ten years

    The Million Programme aimed to build a million homes in ten years.

  20. Question 20 of 30

    Which country did Sweden lose after the war with Russia in 1808–1809?
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    Answer: C. Finland

    Sweden lost Finland, which had been part of Sweden for almost 700 years.

  21. Question 21 of 30

    What happened to the union between Sweden and Norway in 1905?
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    Answer: C. Norway became independent peacefully

    In 1905 Norway left the union and became an independent state without war.

  22. Question 22 of 30

    In which year did Sweden join the European Union?
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    Answer: D. 1995

    Sweden has been a member of the EU since 1995.

  23. Question 23 of 30

    In which year did Sweden become a member of NATO?
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    Answer: A. 2024

    Sweden and Finland applied after Russia attacked Ukraine in 2022. Sweden became a member in 2024.

  24. Question 24 of 30

    Who may be called up for military service (värnplikt) in Sweden?
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    Answer: A. Both women and men aged 18 or over

    General military service covers both men and women who have turned 18.

  25. Question 25 of 30

    In which year were the Swedish state and the Church of Sweden separated?
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    Answer: A. 2000

    Since 2000 the Church of Sweden has been one of several faith communities, and Sweden is a secular state.

  26. Question 26 of 30

    Which is the second-largest religion in Sweden today?
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    Answer: A. Islam

    Christianity is the largest religion and Islam is the second largest.

  27. Question 27 of 30

    Why is 6 June Sweden's National Day?
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    Answer: D. Gustav Vasa was elected king on 6 June 1523, and a new constitution was adopted on 6 June 1809

    6 June marks Gustav Vasa's election as king in 1523 and the 1809 Instrument of Government. It became a public holiday in 2005.

  28. Question 28 of 30

    On which date is Lucia celebrated?
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    Answer: C. 13 December

    Lucia on 13 December is about bringing light into the dark. People eat saffron buns.

  29. Question 29 of 30

    When is Midsummer Eve (midsommarafton) celebrated?
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    Answer: D. On a Friday between 19 and 25 June

    Midsummer Eve is always on a Friday between 19 and 25 June, often with herring, new potatoes and strawberries.

  30. Question 30 of 30

    What is celebrated on 30 April (Valborgsmässoafton)?
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    Answer: C. The arrival of spring, with bonfires and spring songs

    On Walpurgis Night people welcome spring with large bonfires and songs.

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