Eastern European Region
What is the largest country in Eastern Europe by land area?
Russia
What type of pastry is baklava?
Sweet dessert pastry made from many layers of flaky phyllo dough, chopped nuts, and honey or sugar syrup
What holiday is traditionally celebrated with decorated eggs throughout much of Eastern Europe?
Easter
What winter sport is especially popular in countries such as Russia, Czechia, and Slovakia?
Ice hockey
What is the capital of Romania?
Bucharest
What vegetable is the main ingredient in borscht?
Beets
What alphabet is used by languages such as Bulgarian, Serbian, and Russian?
Cyrillic
What sport does Nikola Jokić play?
Basketball
Which country is home to the capital city of Tirana?
Albania
This Polish food consists of dumplings filled with ingredients like potato and cheese, meat, or cabbage.
Pierogi
What is the name of the traditional Russian/Ukrainian nesting doll?
Matryoshka doll
Where were the 2014 Winter Olympics held?
Russia
Which sea lies between Eastern Europe and the countries of Turkey and Georgia?
Black Sea
Which Turkish dish consists of meat cooked on a vertical rotisserie?
Kebab
In many Slavic traditions, what is believed to happen if you whistle inside the house?
You may bring bad luck or lose money
Which Eastern European country reached the World Cup semi-finals in 2018?
Croatia
Which country borders both Poland and Hungary?
Slovakia
This fermented Eastern European drink is traditionally made from rye bread.
Kvass
Which country is famous for the traditional dance called the polka?
Czech Republic
Which Eastern European country hosted the 2012 UEFA European Championship alongside Poland?
Ukraine