In Finnish history, what territories did Finland cede to the Soviet Union under the Moscow Peace Treaty of March 1940 concluding the Winter War?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Karelian Isthmus, Viipuri, Ladoga Karelia, and Hanko lease
- Step 1: Finland ceded about 10% of its territory, including Finland's second-largest city Viipuri, the Karelian Isthmus, parts of Salla, and leased Hanko as a naval base. Answer: Karelian Isthmus, Viipuri, Ladoga Karelia, and Hanko lease. Why not the others: Petsamo was retained until the end of the Continuation War in 1944.
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