Nuuk

What natural phenomenon makes some areas of Greenland have 24-hour daylight in summer?

Midnight Sun

What is the traditional method of preserving fish and meat in Greenland?

Drying

Which island off the coast of Greenland is known for its stunning basalt columns?

Disco

Which Norse explorer is believed to have sailed from Greenland to North America?

Leif Erikson

Who was the first Greenlandic person elected to the Danish Parliament?

Aksel Svane

Which group of people were the first known inhabitants of Greenland?

Paleo-Inuit

Which group first settled in Greenland around 4,500 years ago?

Paleo-Inuit

What is the name of the famous Northern Lights visible in Greenland?

Aurora Borealis

What is the Greenlandic word for "hello"?

Aluu

Which famous Greenlandic artist is known for contemporary and Inuit-inspired art?

Anne-Birthe Hove

What is the Greenlandic dish made from boiled seabirds?

Kiviaq

What is the traditional Inuit winter home made of ice blocks called?

Iglu

During World War II, which country built military bases in Greenland?

United States

What was the name of the missionary who introduced Christianity to Greenland?

Hans Egede

What is the traditional Greenlandic boat used for hunting?

Kayak

What power did Greenland gain with the 2009 Self-Government Act?

Control over natural resources

Who was the first Greenlandic woman to become Prime Minister?

Aleqa Hammond

Which indigenous group makes up the majority of Greenland's population?

Inuit

Which indigenous people are native to Greenland?

Inuit

What was the main reason for the U.S. presence in Greenland during WWII?

Strategic military location

Which language was recognized as Greenland's sole official language in 2009?

Kalaallisut

Which season allows for hiking and exploring Greenland's fjords?

Summer

What expanded Greenland's autonomy in 2009?

Self-Government Act

What is the name of the research station in northern Greenland?

Villa Akureyri

Which Greenlandic actor starred in international films and TV series?

Anders Hove

In what year did Greenland gain home rule from Denmark?

1979

Which Greenlandic town is home to an iconic heart-shaped mountain?

Uummannaq

What is a common form of Inuit storytelling and history preservation?

Oral tradition

Which American military base in Greenland remains active today?

Thule Air Base

Which sector remains under Danish control despite Greenlandic autonomy?

Foreign affairs and defense

Which berry is often used in Greenlandic desserts?

Crowberry

Which European country colonized Greenland in the 18th century?

Denmark

Which type of meat is commonly eaten in Greenland?

Seal

Which Arctic animal is considered essential to traditional Inuit survival?

Seal

What was Hans Egede's primary goal in Greenland?

Spreading Christianity

What is the largest cultural festival in Greenland?

Nuuk Nordisk Kulturfestival

What type of bread is commonly eaten in Greenland?

Flatbread

Which missionary led the Danish colonization of Greenland in 1721?

Hans Egede

What is the traditional Greenlandic national costume called?

Kalaallisut atisaat

What is the name of the oldest known archaeological culture in Greenland?

Saqqaq

Which indigenous group arrived in Greenland around 1200 AD?

Thule Inuit

What is the name of Greenland's national flag?

Erfalasorput

Which famous fjord in Greenland is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

Ilulissat

Which animals are commonly hunted in Greenland?

Seals

Which group of Inuit arrived in Greenland around 1200 AD, replacing earlier cultures?

Thule Inuit

During World War II, which country provided protection to Greenland?

United States

What is the name of the largest glacier in Greenland?

Sermeq Kujalleq

What was the main reason the Norse settled in Greenland?

Farmland for livestock

Which bay in Greenland is famous for its giant icebergs?

Melville

What is the traditional Greenlandic soup made with seal, reindeer or fish?

Suaasat

What is a popular traditional Greenlandic dish?

Suaasat

What was the name of the Viking settlements in Greenland?

Eastern and Western Settlements

In which year did Greenland officially become a Danish colony?

1814

Where did the first Inuit settlers in Greenland migrate from?

North America

What is the name of Greenland's parliament?

Inatsisartut

Which ocean surrounds Greenland?

Arctic Ocean

What is the Greenlandic name for the Northern Lights?

Arsarnerit

Which dish is made from whale skin and blubber in Greenland?

Mattak

Which traditional Inuit food is made from whale skin and blubber?

Mattak

Which Greenlandic-Danish musician is known for blending folk and indie music?

Nive Nielsen

Who is the famous Greenlandic singer known for promoting Inuit culture?

Angu Motzfeldt

Which Greenlandic artist is famous for promoting Inuit culture through music?

Angu Motzfeldt

What is the official language of Greenland?

Greenlandic

Which industry is considered key to Greenland's potential economic independence?

Mining

What is the capital of Greenland?

Nuuk

What is the tallest mountain in Greenland?

Gunnbjørn

Which Greenlandic town is known for its colorful houses and icebergs?

Ilulissat

Nuuk is considered the smallest capital city in the world by what measure?

Population

What is the population of Nuuk, Greenland's capital?

19,000

What is the main language spoken by the Inuit in Greenland?

Kalaallisut

Which material was traditionally used for Greenlandic clothing?

Animal skins

What is the name of the famous church in Nuuk?

Hans Egede Church

What is the name of the Inuit sled used for transportation?

Qamutit

What is the Greenlandic term for a traditional community gathering?

Kaffemik

What is the Inuit term for a traditional communal feast or gathering?

Kaffemik

What major environmental change affected Greenland's history?

Little Ice Age

What is unique about Greenland's transportation system?

No roads connect towns

What was Greenland's status before becoming a Danish colony?

Norse settlement

What is the traditional Greenlandic dried fish snack called?

Aamat

Which massive national park covers much of northeastern Greenland?

Northeast Greenland National Park

Which Greenlandic athlete represented the country in international handball?

Rico Corneliussen

Which country controlled Greenland before Danish colonization?

No country

Despite autonomy, Greenland remains part of which kingdom?

Denmark

What was the largest Norse ruin discovered in Greenland?

Hvalsey Church

What is one of the major challenges to Greenland achieving full independence?

Economic dependence on Denmark

What is one of the major challenges to Greenlandic independence?

Economic dependence on Denmark

Which Greenlandic politician became the first Prime Minister of Greenland in 1979?

Jonathan Motzfeldt

Which Greenlandic poet and writer is known for works about Inuit identity?

Tine Bryld

What is the Inuit term for a spiritual guide or healer?

Angakkuq

Which 20th-century military base was built in Greenland by the United States?

Thule Air Base

What was the main reason Norse settlements in Greenland disappeared?

Climate change

Which famous explorer is believed to have discovered Greenland?

Erik the Red

Which settlement is the oldest continuously inhabited town in Greenland?

Qaqortoq

Which industry is important for Greenland's economic independence?

Fishing

Which industry has historically been important to Greenland's economy?

Fishing

Which Greenlandic explorer contributed to Arctic research and mapping?

Knud Rasmussen

Which season is best for seeing the Northern Lights in Greenland?

Winter

What is the Greenlandic national sport?

Arctic sports

How do people travel between towns in Greenland?

Boat, plane, dog sled or snowmobile

Which seafood is a staple in Greenlandic cuisine?

Arctic shrimp

What is the most common mode of transportation in rural Greenland during winter?

Dog sled

Which beverage is commonly consumed in Greenland, especially during gatherings?

Greenlandic coffee

Who is the head of state of Greenland?

The Danish monarch

What was the name of Erik the Red's main settlement in Greenland?

Brattahlid

Which activity is popular in Greenland during the winter months?

Dog sledding

In what year did Erik the Red first settle in Greenland?

985 AD