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