Estonian History
What are the colors of the Estonian flag?
Blue, black, and white
In what year was Tallinn the European Capital of Sport?
2025
What traditional sausage do Estonians eat for Christmas?
Blood sausage
Where did the first Laulupidu (Song Festival) take place?
Tartu
Who is the iconic Estonian doll known for wearing white and blue striped clothes?
Sipsik.
What is the word for "literature" in Estonian?
Kirjandus
What is Estonian national flower?
Cornflower (Rukilill).
Who is the current president of Estonia?
Alar Karis
What is the sport of "kiiking" called in English?
Kiiking
What is the name of the soup made with smoked meat and peas?
Pea soup
What is the biggest bay in Estonia?
The Pärnu Bay
Who won Eesti Laul 2025?
Tommy Cash with the song “Espresso Macchiato.”
What is the largest theater in Tartu?
Vanemuine (specifically the Grand Building or Suur maja).
Name three invertebrate ( selgrootu ) animals of Estonia.
(Examples: Butterfly, earthworm, spider, snail).
Who was the first president of Estonia?
Konstantin Päts
Who was the Young Athlete and Female Athlete of the Year 2024/2025 in Estonia?
Eneli Jefimova.
What traditional dessert is made using a mixture of roasted grains (and often served with kefir or sour milk)?
Kama
Name at least 3 castles in Estonia
Alatskivi Castle, Kadriorg Palace, Toompea Castle, Sangaste Castle, Oru Palace, Sillapää Castle, and De la Gardie Castle
In what year did Dave Benton and Tanel Padar win the Eurovision Song Contest?
2001
What is the name of the smallest venue of the Vanemuine theater?
The Small Building (or Väike maja).
What does photosynthesis produce?
Oxygen and glucose (sugar).
When did Estonia restore its independence?
1991
In what year did Tallinn host the Olympic Sailing Regatta?
1980
What is the name of this seasonal dessert consisting of a wheat bun filled with whipped cream and jam?
Vastlakukkel.
What is the longest river in Estonia?
The Võhandu River
Who created the iconic Estonian animation “Leiutajateküla Lotte”?
Janno Põldma, Heiki Ernits, and Andrus Kivirähk.
Who wrote the Estonian national epic, Kalevipoeg?
Friedrich Reinhold Kreutzwald.
What species was the largest fish ever caught in Estonia?
Beluga sturgeon (tuur) (or Atlantic sturgeon).
When did Estonia join the EU?
2004
Who was the first Estonian athlete to win an Olympic gold medal?
Alfred Neuland ( 1920 )
What iconic Estonian open-faced sandwich features fish and boiled eggs?
Sprat sandwich (Kiluvõileib).
What is the largest island in Lake Peipus?
Piirissaar
Name two songs by the band Trad.Attack!
Any two from the list (e.g., Pass-Pass, Sõit, Armasta mind, Tehke ruumi, Maka, Oleks minu olemine, Kus mu süda on.., Imepuu, Kuukene, Püksata magama.
How did Kalevipoeg die?
He died when his own enchanted sword cut off his legs.
What fatty acids is the herring high in?
Omega-3 fatty acids.