Finland Citizenship Knowledge Quiz 2026: Oefenexamen 3

Oefenexamen 3 van 3 voor Finland Citizenship Knowledge Quiz: 30 extra vragen met antwoorden en uitleg.

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  • Gecontroleerd op 13 oktober 2026
  1. Vraag 1 van 30

    Who has to pay for comprehensive school (basic education) in Finland?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Nobody, it is free

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

  2. Vraag 2 van 30

    Until what age does compulsory education (oppivelvollisuus) last?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Until 18

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

  3. Vraag 3 van 30

    What do children get free of charge every day at comprehensive school?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. A hot meal

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

  4. Vraag 4 van 30

    Which court is the final instance in civil and criminal cases?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. The Supreme Court

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

  5. Vraag 5 van 30

    What are the two official languages of Finland?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Finnish and Swedish

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

  6. Vraag 6 van 30

    Who are the indigenous people of Finland?
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    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 7 van 30

    Which languages can you use when you deal with government authorities such as Kela?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Finnish or Swedish

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

  8. Vraag 8 van 30

    Before 1809, which kingdom was Finland part of for hundreds of years?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Sweden

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

  9. Vraag 9 van 30

    What did Finland become in 1809?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 10 van 30

    Which city was Finland's capital before Helsinki?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Turku

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

  11. Vraag 11 van 30

    Which side won the Finnish Civil War of 1918?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 12 van 30

    What happened in Finland in 1906?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 13 van 30

    In which year did Finland declare independence?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. 1917

    Finland declared independence on 6 December 1917.

  14. Vraag 14 van 30

    In which year did Finland have a civil war?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. 1918

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

  15. Vraag 15 van 30

    Who was the first President of Finland?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. K. J. Ståhlberg

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

  16. Vraag 16 van 30

    The Winter War (talvisota) of 1939–1940 was fought against which country?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 17 van 30

    When was the Continuation War (jatkosota) fought?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. 1941–1944

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

  18. Vraag 18 van 30

    In which year did Finland join the European Union?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. 1995

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

  19. Vraag 19 van 30

    In which year did euro notes and coins come into use in Finland?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. 2002

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

  20. Vraag 20 van 30

    In which year did Finland join NATO?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. 2023

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

  21. Vraag 21 van 30

    What does the Finnish flag look like?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. A blue cross on a white background

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

  22. Vraag 22 van 30

    In which year did Finland join the United Nations?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. 1955

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

  23. Vraag 23 van 30

    On which date is Finland's Independence Day?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. 6 December

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

  24. Vraag 24 van 30

    When is Midsummer (juhannus) celebrated?
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    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 25 van 30

    Which Finnish tradition is on UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Sauna culture

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

  26. Vraag 26 van 30

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

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 27 van 30

    What is Kela?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 28 van 30

    Which document do you give your employer so the right amount of tax is taken from your pay?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 29 van 30

    What is the capital of Finland?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Helsinki

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

  30. Vraag 30 van 30

    About what share of people in Finland speak Swedish as their native language?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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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