Finnish citizenship test sample questions (unofficial)

These are 10 of our 30 free practice questions. They are not official test questions; the official material had not been published at the time of writing^[5]. Each answer quotes its source.

1. When did Finland declare independence?

   1. 1 May 1920
   2. 6 December 1917
   3. 6 December 1918
   4. 31 December 1917
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   6 December 1917. Source^[1]: “Finland declared independence on 6 December 1917”

2. During which period was Finland part of the Russian Empire?

   1. 1323–1809
   2. 1700–1750
   3. 1809–1917
   4. 1917–1945
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   1809–1917. Source^[1]: “Finland as a part of the Russian Empire 1809–1917”

3. According to the Constitution, what kind of state is Finland?

   1. A federation of states
   2. A constitutional monarchy
   3. A province of the European Union
   4. A sovereign republic
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   A sovereign republic. Source^[2]: “Finland is a sovereign republic.”

4. How many Members does the Finnish Parliament have?

   1. 200
   2. 300
   3. 100
   4. 150
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   200. Source^[2]: “Parliament is unicameral. It consists of two hundred Members of Parliament”

5. What does the Constitution say about equality before the law?

   1. Only citizens are equal before the law
   2. Equality applies only to adults
   3. Men and women have different rights
   4. Everyone is equal before the law
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   Everyone is equal before the law. Source^[2]: “Everyone is equal before the law.”

6. Can a person be sentenced to death in Finland?

   1. Yes, in wartime only
   2. No, no one shall be sentenced to death
   3. Yes, for treason
   4. Yes, by the Supreme Court
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   No, no one shall be sentenced to death. Source^[2]: “No one shall be sentenced to death, tortured or otherwise treated in a manner violating human dignity.”

7. You have an appointment with an official at 12 o'clock. When should you arrive?

   1. A little before 12
   2. Any time during the afternoon
   3. Around 12.30
   4. Around 12.10
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   A little before 12. Source^[3]: “For example, if you have made an appointment for 12 o'clock, make sure you arrive a little before 12.”

8. What is the capital of Finland?

   1. Espoo
   2. Tampere
   3. Helsinki
   4. Turku
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   Helsinki. Source^[4]: “The capital of Finland is Helsinki.”

9. Which countries are the Nordic countries together with Finland?

   1. Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Iceland
   2. Russia and Estonia
   3. Germany and Poland
   4. Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania
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   Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Iceland. Source^[4]: “Finland is located in Northern Europe and is one of the Nordic countries together with Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Iceland.”

10. What is the largest lake in Finland?

    1. Näsijärvi
    2. Saimaa
    3. Inarijärvi
    4. Päijänne
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    Saimaa. Source^[4]: “The largest lake is called Saimaa.”

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