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1.

Hvor mange gange har Cliff Richard deltaget i ESC?
- A.
  
  1 gang
- B.
  
  2 gange
- C.
  
  3 gange
- D.
  
  4 gange
Correct Answer
B. 2 gange

Explanation
Cliff Richard has participated in the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) twice.

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2.

Hvilken gruppe fik et kæmpe hit i 1973 med "Eres Tú"?
- A.
  
  Bendik Singers
- B.
  
  Poogy
- C.
  
  Teach-In
- D.
  
  Mocedades
Correct Answer
D. Mocedades

Explanation
In 1973, the group Mocedades achieved a huge hit with the song "Eres Tú".

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3.

Hvilket år debuterede Danmark i Eurovision Song Contest?
- A.
  
  1956
- B.
  
  1957
- C.
  
  1958
- D.
  
  1959
Correct Answer
B. 1957

Explanation
Denmark debuted in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1957.

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4.

For hvilket land deltog Nana Mouskouri i 1963?
- A.
  
  Frankrig
- B.
  
  Luxembourg
- C.
  
  Monaco
- D.
  
  Grækenland
Correct Answer
B. Luxembourg

Explanation
Nana Mouskouri participated in the 1963 Eurovision Song Contest representing Luxembourg.

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5.

Hvem blev den første vinder for Storbritannien?
- A.
  
  Sandie Shaw
- B.
  
  France Gall
- C.
  
  Ronnie Carroll
- D.
  
  Brotherhood of Man
Correct Answer
A. Sandie Shaw

Explanation
Sandie Shaw was the first winner for Storbritannien.

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6.

Hvilket lands jury ændrede sine points, således at Danmark vandt i 1963?
- A.
  
  Sverige
- B.
  
  Norge
- C.
  
  Holland
- D.
  
  Schweiz
Correct Answer
B. Norge

Explanation
In 1963, the jury from Norway changed their points, resulting in Denmark winning.

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7.

Hvor mange vindere blev der udråbt i 1969?
- A.
  
  1
- B.
  
  2
- C.
  
  3
- D.
  
  4
Correct Answer
D. 4

Explanation
In 1969, there were four winners announced.

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8.

Hvilket afrikansk land har som det eneste deltaget i ESC?
- A.
  
  Tunesien
- B.
  
  Algeriet
- C.
  
  Marokko
- D.
  
  Sydafrika
Correct Answer
C. Marokko

Explanation
Marokko is the correct answer because it is the only African country that has participated in the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC). While many African countries are eligible to compete in the ESC as members of the European Broadcasting Union, Marokko is the only one that has actually taken part in the competition.

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9.

Hvilke lande fik 0 points ved ESC 1983?
- A.
  
  Finland og Norge
- B.
  
  Schweiz og Belgien
- C.
  
  Spanien og Tyrkiet
- D.
  
  Cypern og Grækenland
Correct Answer
C. Spanien og Tyrkiet

Explanation
In 1983, Spain and Turkey received 0 points at the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC). This means that they did not receive any votes from the participating countries. It is possible that their performances were not well-received by the audience or the jury, resulting in the lack of points.

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10.

Hvilken duo vandt for Norge i 1985?
- A.
  
  Dollie de Luxe
- B.
  
  Bobbysocks
- C.
  
  Just 4 Fun
- D.
  
  Secret Garden
Correct Answer
B. Bobbysocks

Explanation
Bobbysocks is the correct answer because they won the Eurovision Song Contest for Norway in 1985. The duo, consisting of Elisabeth Andreassen and Hanne Krogh, performed the song "La det swinge" which became a huge hit and brought Norway its first victory in the competition. Dollie de Luxe, Just 4 Fun, and Secret Garden did not win the Eurovision Song Contest in 1985.

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11.

Hvilket nordisk land har endnu ikke vundet ESC?
- A.
  
  Norge
- B.
  
  Finland
- C.
  
  Island
- D.
  
  Sverige
Correct Answer
C. Island

Explanation
Island is the correct answer because it is the only Nordic country that has never won the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC). While Norway, Finland, and Sweden have all achieved victory in the competition at least once, Iceland has yet to claim the top spot.

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12.

Sverige vandt ESC 1991, men hvilket land opnåede samme antal points på 2. pladsen?
- A.
  
  Italien
- B.
  
  Spanien
- C.
  
  Luxembourg
- D.
  
  Frankrig
Correct Answer
D. Frankrig

Explanation
Frankrig achieved the same number of points as Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) 1991, securing the second place.

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13.

Hvor mange gange vandt Irland i 90'erne?
- A.
  
  2 gange
- B.
  
  3 gange
- C.
  
  4 gange
- D.
  
  5 gange
Correct Answer
C. 4 gange

Explanation
In the 90s, Ireland won the Eurovision Song Contest four times.

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14.

Hvilket år forsøgte EBU sig for første gang med telefonafstemning?
- A.
  
  1996
- B.
  
  1997
- C.
  
  1998
- D.
  
  1999
Correct Answer
B. 1997

Explanation
In 1997, EBU (European Broadcasting Union) attempted telephone voting for the first time. This suggests that prior to 1997, EBU did not utilize telephone voting as a method for conducting their voting process.

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15.

Danmark vandt ESC i 2000, men hvem blev nummer 2?
- A.
  
  Estland
- B.
  
  Letland
- C.
  
  Ukraine
- D.
  
  Rusland
Correct Answer
D. Rusland

Explanation
Rusland is the correct answer because Denmark won the Eurovision Song Contest in 2000, but the question is asking for the country that came in second place.

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16.

Hvem fremførte den tyske vinder "Ein Bisschen Frieden" fra 1982?
- A.
  
  Sandra Kim
- B.
  
  Nicole
- C.
  
  Anita Skorgan
- D.
  
  Linda Martin
Correct Answer
B. Nicole

Explanation
Nicole is the correct answer because she performed the German winning song "Ein Bisschen Frieden" in 1982.

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17.

Hvilket land vandt som det første 2 gange i træk?
- A.
  
  Luxembourg
- B.
  
  Spanien
- C.
  
  Israel
- D.
  
  Irland
Correct Answer
B. Spanien

Explanation
Spanien vandt som det første land to gange i træk. This means that Spain was the first country to win two times in a row.

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18.

Hvilket år var sidste gang med det store orkester?
- A.
  
  1996
- B.
  
  1997
- C.
  
  1998
- D.
  
  1999
Correct Answer
C. 1998

Explanation
The correct answer is 1998. This suggests that the last time the big orchestra performed was in 1998.

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19.

Hvilket år oplevede man for første gang en semifinale ved ESC?
- A.
  
  2004
- B.
  
  2005
- C.
  
  2006
- D.
  
  2007
Correct Answer
A. 2004

Explanation
In 2004, the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) introduced the concept of semifinals for the first time. Prior to this year, all participating countries would directly compete in the final. The addition of semifinals allowed for a larger number of countries to participate in the contest, as it provided a way to filter out the entries and select the best ones for the final. Therefore, 2004 marks the year when the semifinal format was first implemented in the ESC.

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20.

For hvilket land deltog Celine Dion i 1988?
- A.
  
  Schweiz
- B.
  
  Luxembourg
- C.
  
  Storbritannien
- D.
  
  Frankrig
Correct Answer
A. Schweiz

Explanation
Celine Dion participated in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1988 representing Switzerland.

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