- 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) 1939
B) 1920
C) 1917
D) 1945
- 2. Who was the first President of Finland?
A) K. J. Warén
B) Pehr Evind Svinhufvud
C) Kaarlo Juho Ståhlberg
D) Lauri Kristian Relander
- 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) Winter War
D) Continuation War
- 4. Which Finnish composer is known for his symphonic poem 'Finlandia'?
A) Einojuhani Rautavaara
B) Kaija Saariaho
C) Jean Sibelius
D) Magnus Lindberg
- 5. What is the capital of Finland?
A) Tampere
B) Espoo
C) Turku
D) Helsinki
- 6. In which year did Finland join the European Union?
A) 1981
B) 2012
C) 2004
D) 1995
- 7. Who was the Finnish sniper nicknamed 'White Death' for his record number of confirmed sniper kills?
A) Paavo Nurmi
B) Simo Häyhä
C) Mannerheim
D) Lauri Törni
- 8. Which political party has traditionally been associated with Finnish farmers?
A) Social Democratic Party
B) Centre Party
C) Green League
D) National Coalition Party
- 9. During which century did Swedish rule over Finland begin?
A) 15th
B) 14th
C) 13th
D) 16th
- 10. Who founded the city of Helsinki?
A) Gustav I of Sweden
B) Gustav II Adolph of Sweden
C) Eric XIV of Sweden
D) Frederick I of Sweden
- 11. Which Finnish architect designed the famous Temppeliaukio Church in Helsinki?
A) Tuomo Suomalainen
B) Juha Leiviskä
C) Eliel Saarinen
D) Alvar Aalto
- 12. Which Finnish company is known for its mobile phones, especially during the 1990s to mid-2000s?
A) Sony Ericsson
B) Motorola
C) Huawei
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) Oulu
B) Rovaniemi
C) Lahti
D) Kuopio
- 15. Who was the first female President of Finland?
A) Matti Ahtisaari
B) Tarja Halonen
C) Anneli Jäätteenmäki
D) Sauli Niinistö
- 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) Supercell
B) Rovio Entertainment
C) Remedy Entertainment
D) Housemarque
- 18. What is the name of the Finnish parliamentary system of proportional representation?
A) Lowest-remainder method
B) D'Hondt method
C) Single transferable vote
D) Sainte-Laguë method
- 19. What is the largest lake in Finland?
A) Saimaa
B) Oulujärvi
C) Päijänne
D) Inari
- 20. What is the name of the Finnish ice hockey team that has won the most championships in the country?
A) Kärpät
B) HIFK
C) Tappara
D) Jokerit
- 21. What is the name of the Finnish Defence Forces?
A) Maavoimat
B) Merivoimat
C) Ilmavoimat
D) Puolustusvoimat
- 22. What is the name of the Finnish rock band famous for 'Sandstorm'?
A) Apocalyptica
B) Nightwish
C) HIM
D) Darude
- 23. 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
- 24. 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
- 25. Who composed the Finnish national anthem?
A) Fredrik Pacius
B) Toivo Kuula
C) Einojuhani Rautavaara
D) Jean Sibelius
- 26. What is the name of the famous Finnish movie director known for 'The Match Factory Girl'?
A) Aleksi Salmenperä
B) Aki Kaurismäki
C) Renny Harlin
D) Mika Kaurismäki
- 27. Which Finnish designer is known for creating the Marimekko fashion brand?
A) Alvar Aalto
B) Tapio Wirkkala
C) Armi Ratia
D) Eero Saarinen
- 28. Which Finnish company developed the first-ever heart rate monitor?
A) Fiskars
B) Suunto
C) Nokia
D) Polar
- 29. What is the name of the dialect of Finnish spoken in the region of Ostrobothnia?
A) Pohjanmaa
B) Karjala
C) Itä-Suomi
D) Savo
- 30. Which former Finnish president was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2008?
A) Juho Kusti Paasikivi
B) Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim
C) Pehr Evind Svinhufvud
D) Martti Ahtisaari
- 31. In which year did Finland become a member of the United Nations?
A) 1974
B) 1955
C) 1962
D) 1947
- 32. Which Finnish literary work is considered one of the greatest epics of Finnish literature?
A) Kalevala
B) Unknown Soldier
C) Moomin novels
D) Under the North Star
- 33. 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
- 34. What is the name of the island fortress in Helsinki that was built by Sweden in the 18th century?
A) Suomenlinna
B) Ehrensvärd
C) Seurasaari
D) Katajanokka
- 35. Which Finnish city was named the European Capital of Culture in 2011?
A) Turku
B) Helsinki
C) Tampere
D) Oulu
- 36. What is the name of the Finnish parliamentary building in Helsinki?
A) Suomenlinna
B) Eduskuntatalo
C) Helsinki Cathedral
D) Temppeliaukio Church
- 37. What is the name of the festival held in the town of Ilosaari in Joensuu?
A) Ilosaarirock
B) Midsummer Madness
C) Arctic Blast
D) Rocktober
- 38. Which Finnish artist gained international recognition for his Moomin characters?
A) Tove Jansson
B) Tomi Ungerer
C) Mauri Kunnas
D) Robert Ingpen
- 39. What is the name of the festival that celebrates the Finnish midsummer?
A) Laskiainen
B) Pikkujoulu
C) Vappu
D) Juhannus
- 40. Which Finnish racer won the Formula 1 World Championship in 2007?
A) Heikki Kovalainen
B) Valtteri Bottas
C) Kimi Räikkönen
D) Mika Häkkinen
- 41. Who composed the Finnish national epic, the Kalevala?
A) Elias Lönnrot
B) Zachris Topelius
C) Juhani Aho
D) Johan Ludvig Runeberg
- 42. Who was the first Finnish Formula One World Champion?
A) Mika Häkkinen
B) Keke Rosberg
C) Valtteri Bottas
D) Kimi Räikkönen
- 43. In what year did Finland host the Summer Olympics?
A) 1928
B) 2016
C) 1952
D) 1980
- 44. Which Finnish athlete won the most Olympic medals in history?
A) Matti Nykänen
B) Paavo Nurmi
C) Lasse Viren
D) Hannes Kolehmainen
- 45. Where is the headquarters of the mobile phone manufacturer Nokia located?
A) Turku
B) Tampere
C) Espoo
D) Helsinki
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