- 1. Finnish history is characterized by its resilience and unique cultural identity. From the ancient settlements of the indigenous Sámi people to the arrival of the Finns and their adoption of Christianity in the Middle Ages, Finland's past is a tapestry of diverse influences. The country has weathered wars, invasions, and occupations, yet managed to preserve its language, traditions, and way of life. The Finnish War of Independence in 1917 marked the birth of modern Finland as an independent state. Today, Finland is known for its strong social welfare system, innovation, and natural beauty, making it a fascinating blend of history and modernity.
When did Finland gain independence from Russia?
A) 1920
B) 1917
C) 1939
D) 1945
- 2. Who was the first President of Finland?
A) K. J. Warén
B) Lauri Kristian Relander
C) Kaarlo Juho Ståhlberg
D) Pehr Evind Svinhufvud
- 3. What was the name of the conflict between Finland and the Soviet Union during World War II?
A) Great Northern War
B) Crimean War
C) Continuation War
D) Winter War
- 4. Which Finnish composer is known for his symphonic poem 'Finlandia'?
A) Einojuhani Rautavaara
B) Magnus Lindberg
C) Jean Sibelius
D) Kaija Saariaho
- 5. What is the capital of Finland?
A) Tampere
B) Turku
C) Espoo
D) Helsinki
- 6. In which year did Finland join the European Union?
A) 1995
B) 2012
C) 1981
D) 2004
- 7. Who was the Finnish sniper nicknamed 'White Death' for his record number of confirmed sniper kills?
A) Simo Häyhä
B) Mannerheim
C) Lauri Törni
D) Paavo Nurmi
- 8. Which political party has traditionally been associated with Finnish farmers?
A) National Coalition Party
B) Green League
C) Centre Party
D) Social Democratic Party
- 9. During which century did Swedish rule over Finland begin?
A) 15th
B) 16th
C) 13th
D) 14th
- 10. Who founded the city of Helsinki?
A) Gustav II Adolph of Sweden
B) Gustav I of Sweden
C) Eric XIV of Sweden
D) Frederick I of Sweden
- 11. Which Finnish architect designed the famous Temppeliaukio Church in Helsinki?
A) Eliel Saarinen
B) Tuomo Suomalainen
C) Alvar Aalto
D) Juha Leiviskä
- 12. Which Finnish company is known for its mobile phones, especially during the 1990s to mid-2000s?
A) Nokia
B) Sony Ericsson
C) Huawei
D) Motorola
- 13. What was the name of the Finnish writer who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1939?
A) Mika Waltari
B) Aleksis Kivi
C) Frans Eemil Sillanpää
D) Arto Paasilinna
- 14. Which Finnish city was heavily bombed during World War II in what was known as the Lapland War?
A) Oulu
B) Lahti
C) Rovaniemi
D) Kuopio
- 15. Who was the first female President of Finland?
A) Tarja Halonen
B) Anneli Jäätteenmäki
C) Matti Ahtisaari
D) Sauli Niinistö
- 16. Who wrote the Finnish national anthem 'Maamme' (Our Land)?
A) Elias Lönnrot
B) Johan Ludvig Runeberg
C) Zachris Topelius
D) Franz Collan
- 17. Which Finnish company is known for its popular Angry Birds game franchise?
A) Rovio Entertainment
B) Supercell
C) Remedy Entertainment
D) Housemarque
- 18. What is the name of the Finnish parliamentary system of proportional representation?
A) Lowest-remainder method
B) Sainte-Laguë method
C) D'Hondt method
D) Single transferable vote
- 19. Which Finnish racer won the Formula 1 World Championship in 2007?
A) Mika Häkkinen
B) Kimi Räikkönen
C) Valtteri Bottas
D) Heikki Kovalainen
- 20. What event in 1808 led to Finland being separated from Sweden and becoming an autonomous Grand Duchy within the Russian Empire?
A) Nikolay Bobrikov Incident
B) Napoleonic Wars
C) Finnish War
D) The Calamity
- 21. Who is the most famous Finnish architect known for designing structures inspired by nature such as the Finlandia Hall?
A) Tuomo Suomalainen
B) Eliel Saarinen
C) Alvar Aalto
D) Juha Leiviskä
- 22. In what year did Finland host the Summer Olympics?
A) 1928
B) 1952
C) 2016
D) 1980
- 23. Which former Finnish president was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2008?
A) Pehr Evind Svinhufvud
B) Martti Ahtisaari
C) Juho Kusti Paasikivi
D) Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim
- 24. Which Finnish literary work is considered one of the greatest epics of Finnish literature?
A) Unknown Soldier
B) Kalevala
C) Under the North Star
D) Moomin novels
- 25. Who composed the Finnish national epic, the Kalevala?
A) Juhani Aho
B) Johan Ludvig Runeberg
C) Elias Lönnrot
D) Zachris Topelius
- 26. Which Finnish city was named the European Capital of Culture in 2011?
A) Oulu
B) Helsinki
C) Turku
D) Tampere
- 27. What is the name of the Finnish parliamentary building in Helsinki?
A) Helsinki Cathedral
B) Suomenlinna
C) Temppeliaukio Church
D) Eduskuntatalo
- 28. Where is the headquarters of the mobile phone manufacturer Nokia located?
A) Helsinki
B) Espoo
C) Tampere
D) Turku
- 29. Which Finnish designer is known for creating the Marimekko fashion brand?
A) Tapio Wirkkala
B) Eero Saarinen
C) Armi Ratia
D) Alvar Aalto
- 30. What is the largest lake in Finland?
A) Oulujärvi
B) Päijänne
C) Saimaa
D) Inari
- 31. Which Finnish athlete won the most Olympic medals in history?
A) Paavo Nurmi
B) Lasse Viren
C) Hannes Kolehmainen
D) Matti Nykänen
- 32. What is the name of the festival held in the town of Ilosaari in Joensuu?
A) Arctic Blast
B) Ilosaarirock
C) Midsummer Madness
D) Rocktober
- 33. Which Finnish artist gained international recognition for his Moomin characters?
A) Tove Jansson
B) Tomi Ungerer
C) Mauri Kunnas
D) Robert Ingpen
- 34. What is the name of the famous Finnish movie director known for 'The Match Factory Girl'?
A) Renny Harlin
B) Mika Kaurismäki
C) Aki Kaurismäki
D) Aleksi Salmenperä
- 35. Who was the first Finnish Formula One World Champion?
A) Kimi Räikkönen
B) Keke Rosberg
C) Valtteri Bottas
D) Mika Häkkinen
- 36. Which Finnish author wrote the novel 'The Unknown Soldier' about the Continuation War?
A) Juhani Aho
B) Veijo Meri
C) Hella Wuolijoki
D) Väinö Linna
- 37. What is the name of the Finnish ice hockey team that has won the most championships in the country?
A) HIFK
B) Tappara
C) Kärpät
D) Jokerit
- 38. What is the name of the Finnish Defence Forces?
A) Ilmavoimat
B) Puolustusvoimat
C) Merivoimat
D) Maavoimat
- 39. What is the name of the Finnish rock band famous for 'Sandstorm'?
A) Nightwish
B) HIM
C) Darude
D) Apocalyptica
- 40. What is the name of the festival that celebrates the Finnish midsummer?
A) Juhannus
B) Laskiainen
C) Vappu
D) Pikkujoulu
- 41. Who composed the Finnish national anthem?
A) Toivo Kuula
B) Fredrik Pacius
C) Einojuhani Rautavaara
D) Jean Sibelius
- 42. Which Finnish company developed the first-ever heart rate monitor?
A) Suunto
B) Polar
C) Fiskars
D) Nokia
- 43. What is the name of the island fortress in Helsinki that was built by Sweden in the 18th century?
A) Katajanokka
B) Suomenlinna
C) Ehrensvärd
D) Seurasaari
- 44. What is the name of the dialect of Finnish spoken in the region of Ostrobothnia?
A) Karjala
B) Itä-Suomi
C) Savo
D) Pohjanmaa
- 45. In which year did Finland become a member of the United Nations?
A) 1955
B) 1947
C) 1974
D) 1962
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