Juhannus Quiz
Authored by Irmeli Loukas
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10th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
What is the origin of the Finnish name "Juhannus"?
It comes from an old Finnish word for “light festival” (valon juhla)
It is named after a pagan sun god (pakanallinen auringonjumala)
It comes from John the Baptist’s name (Johannes Kastaja)
It was invented by Finnish poets in the 1800s (suomalaisten runoilijoiden keksintö 1800-luvulla)
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
On which day is Midsummer usually celebrated in Finland?
First Saturday in June
Saturday between June 20–26
June 20th
Friday before the last Saturday of June
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a traditional Finnish Midsummer ritual?
Placing seven flowers under your pillow
Rolling naked on a flower meadow at Midsummer night
Lighting a Midsummer bonfirebonfirebonfire
Waving a birch branch to the north at sunset to ensure good weather
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
In which Finnish city is the tallest traditional Midsummer bonfire usually burned?
Kokkola
Helsinki
Oulu
Vaasa
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
What natural phenomenon is commonly associated with Midsummer in Lapland?
Polar night (kaamos)
Northern lights (revontulet)
Ice melting (jäiden lähtö)
Midnight sun (yötön yö)
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
What is a common reason for emergency room visits in Finland during Midsummer?
Sunburn
Mosquito bites
Sauna accidents
Alcohol-related injuries
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a true statement about Juhannus weather in Finland?
It never rains.
It’s the hottest day of the year.
It always rains somewhere in the country.
Thunderstorms are banned by tradition.rain
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