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