Estonian History
Estonian Sport
Estonian Food
Famous places and landmarks
Estonian Music & Films
Estonian Literature & Theatre
Estonian Flora & Fauna
100
On what date is Estonian Independence Day celebrated?
February 24th.
100
While football is the most played, this sport—represented by the national team nicknamed "Meie Mehed"—is often called the national sport of Estonia.
Basketball
100
This popular Estonian no-bake dessert is made by layering biscuits, milk, whipped cream or sour cream, and fruit like bananas or raspberries.
Cookie cake
100
What is the name of the tallest peak in Estonia, and in which upland area is it located?
Suur Munamägi (Great Egg Hill), located in the Haanja Upland.
100
In the popular film Eia jõulud Tondikakul (Eia's Christmas at Phantom Owl Farm), what is the real species name of the owl referred to as "Tondikakk"?
The Great Gray Owl. In Estonian: Habekakk
100
Name three theatres located in the city of Tartu.
Vanemuine Theatre, Tartu New Theatre (Tartu Uus Teater), Karlova Theatre, or Tartu City Theatre (Tartu Linna Teater)
100
What is the largest land mammal found in Estonia?
The Moose (or Elk)
200
Who was the president of Estonia in 2011?
Toomas Hendrik Ilves.
200
Which Estonian driver and co-driver duo made history by winning the World Rally Championship (WRC) in 2019?
Ott Tänak and Martin Järveoja
200
Name five common ingredients found in a traditional Estonian potato salad
Any five of the following: Potato, egg, sausage (or ham), mayonnaise, sour cream, peas, onion, pickles, fresh cucumber, apple, or carrot
200
Where in Estonia can you find the famous group of nine meteorite craters, and what is the name of the largest one?
The Kaali craters on the island of Saaremaa.
200
Who wrote the lyrics for the Estonian national anthem, Mu isamaa, mu õnn ja rõõm?
Johann Voldemar Jannsen.
200
Who is the author of the famous Estonian novel Kevade (Spring)?
Oskar Luts
200
Looking at the picture, what is the name of this flower, which is one of the first to bloom in Estonian forests in spring?
Common Hepatica (or Liverleaf)
300
Since the restoration of independence in 1991, how many presidents has Estonia had?
6 presidents
Lennart Meri, Arnold Rüütel, Toomas Hendrik Ilves, Kersti Kaljulaid, and Alar Karis. If you include the very first president from 1938, Konstantin Päts, the total is 6
300
At the 2019 World Championships, who became the first Estonian to win a gold medal in freestyle skiing?
Kelly Sildaru
300
This famous Estonian riddle says: "Black field, white sheep—he who sees it, eats it." What food is it describing?
Black bread and butter
300
What is the official full name of Tallinn’s international airport?
Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport.
300
What is the name of the main character in the Estonian youth film Fränk?
Paul
300
Name two fairy tales written by Friedrich Reinhold Kreutswald in the book “Eesti rahva ennemuistsed jutud” (Ancient Tales of the Estonian People).
Common answers include Põhja konn (The Dragon of the North), Tark mees taskus (The Wise Man in the Pocket), Vaeslapse käsikivi (The Orphan’s Handmill), or Kullaketrajad (The Gold-Spinners)
300
Which common agricultural grain is shown growing in this picture?
Oat (or Oats)
400
In what year did Estonia restore its independence from the Soviet Union?
1991.
400
How many athletes are representing Estonia at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina?
32 (The delegation includes 32 athletes competing in 11 different sports).
400
Name at least three traditional Estonian fish dishes.
Any three of the following: Fish soup, sprat sandwich (Kiluvõileib), smoked fish, fish cutlets (Kalakotletid), or grilled fish.
400
Hiiumaa is famous for its historical beacons. Name two of the major lighthouses found on the island.
Tahkuna, Ristna, or Kõpu lighthouse
400
The epic film Tõde ja õigus (Truth and Justice) was produced and released in 2019 to celebrate what major milestone?
The 100th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia (Estonia 100).
400
In what year was the professional Estonia National Opera (then the "Estonia" professional theatre) founded? (Allowance: ± 20 years)
1906
400
Name three different types of herbs commonly used for tea in Estonia.
Any three of the following: Chamomile (Kummel), Peppermint (Piparmünt), Linden flowers (Pärnaõied), or Oregano (Pune).
500
How many pages were in the first complete edition of the book Kalevipoeg, published in 1862? Allowance ±10 pages
536 pages
500
Who was the first athlete to win a Winter Olympic medal for independent Estonia?
Andrus Veerpalu
500
Name at least seven different drinks produced by the Estonian beverage company A. Le Coq.
Any seven of the following: Valge klaar, Kelluke, Barbariss, Limpa, Lillepidu, ORN craft tonic/lemonade, Winter soda, For Me, Aura water/juice, Vitamineral, Dr. Active, or Kali
500
In Tartu, there is a monument featuring a bronze child sitting on the number "1." What historical event does this monument celebrate?
It celebrates the birth of the 100,000th resident of Tartu (reached in 1977).
500
In the most recent Estonian Music Awards (EMA), who won the "Pop Artist of the Year" category, and who were the other nominees?
The winner was Tommy Cash. The nominees were An-Marlen, Nublu, and Vaiko Eplik
500
How many performances (including plays, concerts, and events) did the Vanemuine Theatre host in 2024? (Allowance: (± 5 years)
836
500
What is the name of this dark, tart berry often used in Estonian jams and juices?
Aronia (or Chokeberry)