Estonian History
Estonian Sport
Estonian Food
Famous places and landmarks
Estonian Music
Estonian Films
Estonian Flora & Fauna
100
Who was the first president of Estonia?
Konstantin Päts.
100
What place did Estonia’s curling pair get at the 2026 Winter Olympics?
Last (but not the least)
100
What staple grain is commonly used in traditional Estonian black bread (leib)? Please give the English name.
Rye
100
What is this place?
Tallinn
100
What is the Estonian word for this traditional flat, string based zither-like instrument used in folk music?
Kannel
100
What is a very well-known Estonian Christmas film that talks about an endangered species?
Eia jõulud Tondikakul
100
What is Estonia's national animal?
Wolf
200
When did Estonia join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization? [NATO]
2004
200
This sport, dominated by Estonia in the 1990s and 2000s, made the country famous in international strength competitions.
weightlifting
200
What dairy product—often served with boiled potatoes or fish—is a classic part of Estonian cuisine?
Sour cream
200
Whose statue is this?
Kristjan Jaak Peterson
200
This large national singing event takes place in Estonia about every 5 years
“üldlaulupidu” song festival
200
What is the longest running Estonian TV series?
Õnne 13
200
Who is the biggest terrestrial mammal?
Moose
300
When did Estonia first declare independence?
24. February 1918.
300
This Tallinn-based football club is Estonia’s most successful, with numerous “Meistriliiga” titles.
FC Flora
300
Which national dish of Estonia is typically made from pork, barley, and sauerkraut?
Mulgipuder
300
How did Kassitoome form?
Quarry
300
This Estonian composer is famous for minimalist works like “Für Alina”
Arvo Pärt
300
What year was the first film shot in Estonia?
1908
300
What percentage of Estonia is covered by forests?
50-60%
400
What country held control of Estonia for the longest period of time?
Tsardom of) Russia or the Russian Empire.
400
This Estonian cross-country skier won 2 Olympic golds and 1 silver medal during his career in skiing.
Andrus Veerpalu
400
What blood-based food, traditionally eaten during Christmas season in Estonia, is made by stuffing casings with blood and barley?
Blood sausage
400
How did Lake Ülemiste form according to mythology?
Linda carried rocks for Kalev’s grave
400
This Estonian folk band became internationally popular by mixing traditional music with modern sounds
Trad.Attack!
400
Who played the main character in the film “Vehkleja”?
Märt Avandi
400
Which mammal living in Estonia can dive for up to 15 minutes and close its nostrils and ears underwater?
Beaver
500
What was the first Estonian city to join the Hanseatic League and what year?
Tallinn, 1285
500
This traditional sport, involving throwing a heavy wooden pole, is uniquely associated with Estonian rural culture.
Log Throwing
500
Which wild forest ingredient, frequently foraged and used in sauces, soups, or desserts, plays a significant role in traditional Estonian cuisine and reflects the country’s strong foraging culture? Please give the English name!
Lingonberries
500
What is the significance of the factory seen in this image and where is it located?
Kreenholm was an absolute industrial giant in Estonia and it is Narva.
500
This ancient Estonian song tradition, based on runic verse and repetitive melodies, is called this.
Runo song or regilaul
500
What event did the release of the film “Tõde ja õigus” celebrate?
Estonia`s 100th birthday
500
What animal in Estonia is the only mammal that can lower its body temperature almost to the level of the surrounding environment while hibernating?
Bat