NorwaySamfunn 27 · Norway and society
Which branch of Christianity does the Church of Norway (Den norske kirke) belong to?
In the exam (Norwegian)
Hvilken retning innen kristendommen tilhører Den norske kirke?
- aThe Evangelical LutheranDen evangelisk-lutherskeCorrect answer
- bThe Roman Catholic ChurchDen romersk-katolske kirke
- cThe Greek Orthodox ChurchDen gresk-ortodokse kirke
Why?
The Church of Norway is an Evangelical Lutheran church. Norway became Lutheran after the Reformation in the 1500s.
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Hvilken religion har flest tilhengere i Norge etter kristendommen? — Islam
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