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Quiz: Finland

  1. What was the capital?

    • Helsinki
    • Lima
    • Prague
    • Rome
    Answer

    Helsinki — Capital: Helsinki.

  2. When was Finland founded?

    • 6 December 1917, independence declared from Russia
    • 4 January 1948, independence from Britain
    • 1 January 1901, federation of the six colonies
    • 27 October 1979, independence from Britain
    Answer

    6 December 1917, independence declared from Russia — Founded: 6 December 1917, independence declared from Russia.

  3. What form of government does Finland have?

    • Parliamentary republic
    • Federal republic with direct democracy; the presidency rotates yearly among seven councillors
    • Presidential republic; the island is divided, with the north administered by Turkish Cypriots since 1974
    • Absolute monarchy under the sultan
    Answer

    Parliamentary republic — Government: Parliamentary republic.

  4. True or false: Finland is a northern European country between Sweden and Russia.

    • True
    • False
    Answer

    True — True. Finland is a northern European country between Sweden and Russia.