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