Danish History for the Citizenship Test
History is one of the most important topics on the Danish citizenship test. Learn about Denmark's history from the Viking Age to today, organized into clear periods.
The Viking Age
The Viking Age was a period when Danish Vikings sailed out as traders, settlers, and warriors. The period ended with the introduction of Christianity under Harald Bluetooth.
Learn more →The Middle Ages
The Middle Ages were shaped by the church, royal power, and European trade. The period includes the Kalmar Union, the Black Death, and important laws like Jyske Lov.
Learn more →The Reformation
The Reformation in 1536 made Denmark Protestant and fundamentally changed society. The period also includes wars with Sweden and Christian IV's golden age.
Learn more →Absolutism
Absolutism gave the king absolute power. The period includes the Age of Enlightenment, agricultural reforms, and the defeat in the Napoleonic Wars that cost Denmark Norway.
Learn more →The Constitution Era
The Constitution of 1849 introduced democracy in Denmark. The period includes the Schleswig Wars, women's suffrage, and the Reunification with Southern Jutland.
Learn more →The German Occupation
During World War II, Denmark was occupied by Germany. The period includes the cooperation policy, the resistance movement, and the rescue of Danish Jews.
Learn more →Modern Denmark
After World War II, Denmark joined NATO, the UN, and the EU. The period covers the welfare state's growth, women's equality, and globalization.
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