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Finland Timeline Game

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Summoning Knowledge...

About This Challenge

Finland has a rich history with many significant events that have shaped the country’s development. One fun way to learn about these historical events is through a timeline game that challenges players to place them in their correct chronological order.

  • Players will gain a deeper understanding of Finland’s history as they work to correctly sequence events
  • The game provides a hands-on and interactive way to engage with historical information
  • By playing the game, players can improve their knowledge of Finnish history in a fun and engaging manner
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  • 8500 BC: First settlers arrive in Finland
  • 1155: Swedish Crusade against Finland
  • 1249: Swedish rule established in Finland
  • 1700-1721: Great Northern War between Sweden and Russia
  • 1721: Treaty of Nystad: Finland ceded to Russia
  • 1809: Finland becomes part of the Russian Empire
  • 1917: Finnish War of Independence
  • 6 December 1917: Finland declares independence from Russia
  • 1918: Finnish Civil War
  • 1939-1940: Winter War between Finland and the Soviet Union
  • 1941-1944: Continuation War between Finland and the Soviet Union
  • 1947: Treaty of Paris: Finland cedes territory to the Soviet Union
  • 14 December 1955: Finland joins the United Nations
  • 1 January 1995: Finland becomes a member of the European Union
  • 1990: Helsinki Summit: Meeting between US President George H.W. Bush and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev
  • 1952: Finland hosts the Summer Olympics in Helsinki
  • 2000: Finnish presidential election: Tarja Halonen becomes the first female President of Finland
  • 2017: Finland celebrates its 100th anniversary of independence
  • 2020: COVID-19 pandemic reaches Finland
  • 2019: Sanna Marin becomes the youngest Prime Minister of Finland

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