Finland Citizenship Knowledge Quiz 2026: Test d’entraînement 3

Test d’entraînement 3 sur 3 pour l’examen « Finland Citizenship Knowledge Quiz » : 30 questions supplémentaires avec réponses et explications.

  • Citoyenneté
  • Finlande
  • 80 questions
  • Vérifié le 13 octobre 2026
  1. Question 1 sur 30

    Who has to pay for comprehensive school (basic education) in Finland?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Nobody, it is free

    Comprehensive school is free for everyone. Children also get a free hot meal at school.

  2. Question 2 sur 30

    Until what age does compulsory education (oppivelvollisuus) last?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Until 18

    Since 2021, the minimum school-leaving age has been 18, so young people continue to upper secondary or vocational studies.

  3. Question 3 sur 30

    What do children get free of charge every day at comprehensive school?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. A hot meal

    Children have one hot meal in school each day, and it is free of charge.

  4. Question 4 sur 30

    Which court is the final instance in civil and criminal cases?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. The Supreme Court

    The Supreme Court (korkein oikeus) is the final instance in civil and criminal matters.

  5. Question 5 sur 30

    What are the two official languages of Finland?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Finnish and Swedish

    Finland has two official languages, Finnish and Swedish. Most people speak Finnish as their native language.

  6. Question 6 sur 30

    Who are the indigenous people of Finland?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. The Sámi

    The Sámi are the indigenous people of the far north. Their indigenous status is written in the Constitution, and the Sámi Parliament is their highest political body.

  7. Question 7 sur 30

    Which languages can you use when you deal with government authorities such as Kela?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Finnish or Swedish

    Finnish and Swedish are the official languages. You can use Finnish or Swedish with government authorities, such as Kela.

  8. Question 8 sur 30

    Before 1809, which kingdom was Finland part of for hundreds of years?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Sweden

    After 1323, most of Finland was part of Sweden. Russia took Finland from Sweden in 1808–1809.

  9. Question 9 sur 30

    What did Finland become in 1809?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. A grand duchy in the Russian Empire

    For 108 years after 1809, Finland was a grand duchy in the Russian Empire, with most of its old laws still in force.

  10. Question 10 sur 30

    Which city was Finland's capital before Helsinki?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Turku

    Turku was the old capital. Helsinki became the capital in 1812, during Russian rule.

  11. Question 11 sur 30

    Which side won the Finnish Civil War of 1918?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. The Whites

    The Civil War was fought between the Reds (the labour movement) and the Whites (the government troops). It ended in the Whites' victory.

  12. Question 12 sur 30

    What happened in Finland in 1906?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Women and men got equal voting rights

    In 1906 Finland got its own Parliament and a universal and equal right to vote, also for women. The first elections were held in 1907.

  13. Question 13 sur 30

    In which year did Finland declare independence?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. 1917

    Finland declared independence on 6 December 1917.

  14. Question 14 sur 30

    In which year did Finland have a civil war?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. 1918

    A short civil war between the Reds and the Whites was fought in 1918, soon after independence.

  15. Question 15 sur 30

    Who was the first President of Finland?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. K. J. Ståhlberg

    Kaarlo Juho (K. J.) Ståhlberg was the first President of the Republic, from 1919 to 1925.

  16. Question 16 sur 30

    The Winter War (talvisota) of 1939–1940 was fought against which country?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. The Soviet Union

    The Winter War of 1939–1940 was fought between Finland and the Soviet Union. Finland lost the war but was never occupied.

  17. Question 17 sur 30

    When was the Continuation War (jatkosota) fought?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. 1941–1944

    The Continuation War between Finland and the Soviet Union was fought from 1941 to 1944.

  18. Question 18 sur 30

    In which year did Finland join the European Union?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. 1995

    Finland became a member of the European Union on 1 January 1995.

  19. Question 19 sur 30

    In which year did euro notes and coins come into use in Finland?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. 2002

    Finland has been in the euro area since 1999, and the euro became the cash currency in 2002.

  20. Question 20 sur 30

    In which year did Finland join NATO?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. 2023

    Finland joined NATO on 4 April 2023 as its 31st member.

  21. Question 21 sur 30

    What does the Finnish flag look like?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. A blue cross on a white background

    The Finnish flag is a blue cross on a white background.

  22. Question 22 sur 30

    In which year did Finland join the United Nations?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. 1955

    Finland joined the United Nations in 1955 and the European Union in 1995.

  23. Question 23 sur 30

    On which date is Finland's Independence Day?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. 6 December

    Finland gained independence in 1917. This is celebrated on Independence Day (itsenäisyyspäivä), 6 December.

  24. Question 24 sur 30

    When is Midsummer (juhannus) celebrated?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. On a weekend in late June

    Midsummer is celebrated at the end of June. Midsummer Day is also the Day of the Finnish Flag.

  25. Question 25 sur 30

    Which Finnish tradition is on UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Sauna culture

    Sauna culture in Finland was added to UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage in 2020.

  26. Question 26 sur 30

    Under everyman's rights (jokaisenoikeudet), what may you usually do in a forest without the owner's permission?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Pick wild berries and mushrooms

    Everyman's rights let you walk in nature and pick wild berries, mushrooms and plants that are not protected. You may not damage living trees, light an open fire or disturb people's homes.

  27. Question 27 sur 30

    What is Kela?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. The Social Insurance Institution

    Kela, the Social Insurance Institution of Finland, provides basic economic security, such as child benefit and housing allowance, for everyone living in Finland.

  28. Question 28 sur 30

    Which document do you give your employer so the right amount of tax is taken from your pay?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. A tax card (verokortti)

    A tax card shows your tax rate. Your employer must have your tax card so that the right amount of tax is taken from your pay.

  29. Question 29 sur 30

    What is the capital of Finland?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Helsinki

    Helsinki is the capital of Finland. It became the capital in 1812.

  30. Question 30 sur 30

    About what share of people in Finland speak Swedish as their native language?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. About 5%

    About 5% of people in Finland speak Swedish as their native language. Most of the rest speak Finnish.

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