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North Karelia - Quiz
  • 1. What is the capital city of North Karelia?
A) Kuopio
B) Joensuu
C) Varkaus
D) Lappeenranta
  • 2. Which region borders North Karelia to the east?
A) Russia's Republic of Karelia
B) South Karelia
C) North Savo
D) Kainuu
  • 3. What was a significant public health achievement in North Karelia during the 1970s?
A) Successfully reduced chronic diseases through targeted public health measures.
B) Increased heart disease mortality rates.
C) Established the first hospital.
D) Developed new medical technologies.
  • 4. Which treaty established the eastern border of North Karelia?
A) Treaty of Nystad (1721)
B) Treaty of Paris (1783)
C) Treaty of Teusina (1595)
D) Treaty of Stolbovo (1617)
  • 5. In which century did regional identity in North Karelia begin to form?
A) 18th century
B) 17th century
C) 19th century
D) 16th century
  • 6. What was the role of häradshövding in North Karelia's history?
A) Led the Winter War.
B) Used the name Pohjois-Karjala (North Karelia) in 1767.
C) Signed the Treaty of Nystad.
D) Established the first university.
  • 7. When did North Karelia become its own region?
A) 1960
B) 1972
C) 1721
D) 1994
  • 8. Which war began with the first shots fired in Lieksa, North Karelia?
A) Continuation War
B) World War II
C) Finnish Civil War
D) Winter War
  • 9. How many municipalities make up the region of North Karelia?
A) 10
B) 20
C) 13
D) 15
  • 10. Which institution is NOT located in North Karelia?
A) North Karelia University of Applied Sciences
B) University of Helsinki
C) University of Eastern Finland
D) Riveria Vocational Education and Training
  • 11. How many members does North Karelia, along with North Savo, elect to the Parliament of Finland?
A) 10
B) 20
C) 25
D) 15
  • 12. What is the theme of the song 'Pohjois-Karjala' by Leevi and the Leavings?
A) The beauty of Finnish nature.
B) An urban man dreams of returning to his native region of North Karelia.
C) The founding of Joensuu.
D) A historical battle in North Karelia.
  • 13. How long is the border between North Karelia and Russia?
A) 100 kilometres (62 mi)
B) 200 kilometres (124 mi)
C) 300 kilometres (190 mi)
D) 500 kilometres (310 mi)
  • 14. In which decade did North Karelia lead Finland in heart disease mortality rates?
A) 1950s
B) 1980s
C) 1960s
D) 1970s
  • 15. What year was the long-term public health project initiated in North Karelia?
A) 1972
B) 1965
C) 1980
D) 1990
  • 16. When was the first battle of the Winter War fought in Lieksa?
A) 22 June 1941
B) 15 June 1941
C) 25 July 1941
D) 30 November 1939
  • 17. How many municipalities in North Karelia have city status?
A) Five
B) Three
C) Seven
D) Ten
  • 18. What is the name of the vocational education and training institution in North Karelia?
A) Eastern Finland College
B) Riveria Vocational Education and Training
C) Karelian University of Applied Sciences
D) North Karelia Technical Institute
  • 19. Which constituency includes North Karelia for parliamentary elections?
A) Uusimaa
B) Kanta-Häme
C) Pirkanmaa
D) Savo-Karelia
  • 20. Which Finnish pop rock band's song is perceived almost as a regional anthem in North Karelia?
A) HIM
B) Nightwish
C) Leevi and the Leavings
D) Lordi
  • 21. In which year was the Treaty of Nystad signed, establishing North Karelia's borders?
A) 1617
B) 1595
C) 1809
D) 1721
  • 22. What was North Karelia's status in terms of heart disease mortality rates during the 1960s?
A) It had the lowest incidence.
B) It had average rates compared to other regions.
C) It had Finland's highest incidence.
D) Data on heart disease was not recorded.
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