Estonian History
During World War II, Estonia was occupied by two different powers. Name one of them.
Germany / Soviet Union
Which Estonian athlete won Olympic gold in decathlon at the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games?
Erki Nool
What traditional Estonian black bread, made from rye, is a staple at almost every meal?
Rukkileib / Rye Bread
What medieval fortress dominates Tallinn’s skyline and houses the Estonian Parliament today?
Toompea Castle
Which Estonian composer is world-famous for his minimalist style known as tintinnabuli?
Arvo Pärt
Which Estonian national epic, compiled by Friedrich Reinhold Kreutzwald, is based on folk legends?
Kalevipoeg
What tree is the most common in Estonian forests and a symbol of the country’s woodland landscape?
Scots pine
In what year did Estonia first become an independent country?
1918
What sport is Estonian athlete Kelly Sildaru internationally famous for?
Freestyle skiing (slopestyle)
Which small fish, often served smoked or fried, is especially popular during spring in Estonia?
Baltic herring (räim)
What UNESCO World Heritage Site is famous for its preserved medieval walls, towers, and old merchant houses?
Tallinn Old Town
What 2013 Estonian film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film?
Tangerines (Mandariinid)
Who is considered the founder of modern Estonian literature in the 19th century?
Friedrich Reinhold Kreutzwald
Which predator, once nearly extinct in Estonia, has made a strong recovery in recent decades?
The grey wolf
What peaceful movement helped Estonia regain independence in 1991 through songs and public gatherings?
The Singing Revolution
In which sport did Estonia win its first Olympic medal as an independent country after regaining independence?
Wrestling
What traditional Estonian dessert is made by mixing whipped cream, sugar, and berries?
Kama with whipped cream (or kama)
What large outdoor venue in Tallinn hosts the famous Estonian Song Festival every five years?
Tallinn Song Festival Grounds (Lauluväljak)
What Estonian electronic musician and producer is internationally known for the song “Youth Is Wasted On the Young”?
NOËP
What Estonian novel series by A. H. Tammsaare is considered a cornerstone of national literature?
Truth and Justice (Tõde ja õigus)
What national flower of Estonia blooms with small blue flowers in spring?
The cornflower
What 1721 treaty officially transferred Estonia from Swedish control to the Russian Empire?
The Treaty of Nystad
What traditional endurance sport, involving cross-country skiing, is one of Estonia’s most famous annual sporting events?
The Tartu Ski Marathon
What vegetable, commonly stored for winter, is a key ingredient in many traditional Estonian dishes?
Potatoes
What historic lighthouse on Saaremaa Island is one of the oldest continuously operating lighthouses in the world?
Kõpu Lighthouse
Which Estonian rapper and performance artist represented Estonia at the Eurovision Song Contest 2021?
Tommy Cash
What theatre in Tartu, founded in 1906, is considered the birthplace of professional Estonian theatre?
Vanemuine Theatre
What protected area, Estonia’s largest national park, is known for its forests, bogs, and lakes?
Lahemaa National Park
What historical name was used for the region that included present-day Estonia and Latvia during medieval times?
Livonia
Which World Rally Team did Ott join in 2012 to begin his international rally career?
M-Sport World Rally Team
How many varieties of mushrooms are there in Estonia?
about 400 species of edible mushrooms and about 200 species of poisonous mushrooms
Right answers can be 600 or 400
What university complex in southern Estonia is considered the intellectual heart of the country?
The University of Tartu
What controversial 2007 Estonian film focuses on bullying and violence in a school setting?
The Class (Klass)
What annual theatre festival in Tartu focuses on contemporary and experimental performances?
Draama Festival
What type of orchid family plant is Estonia especially rich in compared to many European countries?
Wild Orchids