Welcome to Our UNESCO World Heritage Quiz!
Because Kempele Upper Secondary School is a Unesco ASPnet School, and as part of our international collaboration project, Finnish and French students are exploring cultural treasures together. Finland is home to several unique UNESCO World Heritage Sites, each with its own fascinating history and significance.
In this quiz, our Finnish students have prepared clues about some of these sites. How many points will you get? Have fun learning about the history and cultural heritage of Finland!
Kvarken Archipelago (SDG 15; biodiversity)
1. When was Kvarken Archipelago included on UNESCO World Heritage List?
A) in April 2000
B) in February 1995
C) in July 2006
D) in January 2020
2. Why is the Archipelago constantly changing shape?
A) due to mining operations
B) due to the land uplift caused by the ice age
C) due to strong tourism
3. The Kvarken Archipelago is Finland's only natural heritage site on the international UNESCO World Heritage List. True or false?
4. One of these 3 pictures is from the Kvarken Archipelago. Can you guess which one?
A) 
Petäjävesi Old Church (SDG 11; cultural heritage, city planning)
1. When was Petäjävesi Old Church built?
A) in the 17th century
B) in 1855
C) in 1763
2. How many people visit Petäjävesi Old Church yearly?
A) 12,000
B) 14, 000
C) 10, 000
3. Petäjävesi Old Church was selected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994. True or false?
4. Which one of these pictures is related to the place?
A) 
Struve Geodetic Arc (SDG 11; cultural heritage, city planning)
1. What was the original purpose of the Struve Geodetic Arc?
A) to determine the age of the Earth
B) to measure the shape and size of the Earth
C) to map Europe's political borders
D) to study the movement of stars
2. Who was the Struve Geodetic Arc named after?
A) Carl von Linné
B) Friedrich Georg Wilhelm Struve
C) Anders Celsius
D) Johan Ludvig Runeberg
3. Across how many countries does the Struve Geodetic Arc now extend?
A) 3
B) 5
C) 10
D) 15
4. It took 50 years to complete the measurements of the triangulation chain. True or false?
5. Which of these photos is of the Struve Geodetic Arc?
A) 
Old Rauma
1. Why was Old Rauma chosen as a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
A) it is the oldest city in Finland
B) it is an exceptional example of Nordic wooden city building
C) it is known for its large stone buildings
D) it is located by the sea
2. When was Old Rauma selected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
A) 1991
B) 1967
C) 2001
D) 2005
3. Old Rauma no longer functions as a residential area but is merely a museum. True or false?
4. Which one of these pictures is related to Old Rauma?
A) 
Sammallahdenmäki (SDG 4, educational, history + SDG 15, biodiversity)
1. Where is Sammallandenmäki located?
A) Near Helsinki, southern Finland
B) Near Rauma, southwestern Finland
C) In Lapland, northern Finland
D) On the Åland Islands (islands in southwestern Finland near Turku)
2. During which period were the burial cairns of Sammallahdenmäki built?
A) Iron Age
B) Stone Age
C) Bronze Age
D) Middle Ages
3. What is Sammallandenmäki known for?
A) hills
B) great views
C) graves
D) old town
4. Did people worship the Sun in Sammallandenmäki in Bronze Age, true or false?
5. Which of the pictures reflects Sammallandenmäki the best?
A) 
Suomenlinna
1. Where is Suomenlinna located?
A) In the middle of Lake Saimaa
B) On several islands outside Helsinki
C) Near the border with Sweden
D) In northern Lapland
2. When was Suomenlinna originally built?
A) in the 1500s
B) in the 1600s
C) in the 1700s
D) in the 1800s
3. Which country started the construction of Suomenlinna?
A) Finland
B) Russia
C) Sweden
D) Denmark
4. Suomenlinna is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, true or false?
5. Which one of these pictures is the photo of Suomenlinna?
A) 
Correct answers to the quiz:
Kvarken Archipelago: 1. C; 2. B; 3. true; 4. B.
Petäjävesi Old Church: 1. C; 2. B; 3. true; 4 B.
Struve Geodetic Arc: 1. B; 2. B; 3. C; 4. false; 5. A
Old Rauma: 1. B; 2. A; 3. false; 4. A
Sammallandenmäki: 1. B; 2. C; 3. C; 4. true; 5. B
Suomenlinna:
1. B Suomenlinna is built on a group of islands just off the coast of Helsinki
2. C Construction began in 1748 when Finland was part of the Kingdom of Sweden
3. C The fortress was originally built by Sweden to protect against Russia
4. True, Suomenlinna became a UNESCO World Heritage Sight in 1991 because of its historical and architectural importance
5. A
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