Estonian History
This man was a key figure in the Estonian national awakening and the publisher of the newspaper Perno Postimees.
Johann Voldemar Jannsen
This legendary athlete became an Olympic champion by winning gold in both heavyweight freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling at the 1936 Berlin Games.
Kristjan Palusalu
A staple of the Estonian Christmas table, this type of animal's blood is the primary ingredient in traditional blood sausage.
Pig
This family-friendly destination near Pärnu is the largest and most visited theme park in Estonia
Lottemaa (Lotte Village)
This is the opening line of the famous song "Pärlipüüdja," originally performed by Karl Madis.
"Kuuma päikese eest, merre sukeldun ma
This beloved poet and playwright, a key figure in the national awakening, is known by the nickname "Emajõe Ööbik" (The Nightingale of the Emajõgi).
Lydia Koidula
In 2018, this howl-prone predator was officially named the national animal of Estonia.
Wolf
The very first Estonian Song Festival took place in this town in 1869.
In Tartu.
Matching the top stripe of the national flag, this is the primary color of the jerseys worn by most Estonian national sports teams.
Blue
These three specific foods are traditionally eaten on Vastlapäev (Shrove Tuesday) to celebrate the end of winter.
pea soup, pigs' feet, and whipped cream buns (vastlakuklid) /Shrove bun
Home to the national theatre Vanemuine, which was founded in 1870, this town is considered the birthplace of Estonian professional theatre.
Tartu
He is the quiet, thoughtful protagonist of Oskar Luts’s classic novel and film Kevade who arrives at the school in Paunvere.
Arno (Arno Tali)
This man, who also wrote the lyrics to the national anthem, founded the newspaper Postimees (originally Perno Postimees) in 1857.
Johann Voldemar Jannsen
Known as the rukkilill in Estonian, this bright blue bloom is the country's national flower.
Corrnflower
Estonia officially restored its independence on this date in 1991 during the attempted Soviet coup.
August 20th
This famous Estonian athlete won the Olympic gold medal in the decathlon at the 2000 Sydney Summer Games.
Erki Nool
This silver-colored fish is often pickled or salted and served alongside boiled potatoes and sour cream.
Herring (specifically Baltic herring)
Designed in the neoclassical style, the iconic main building of the University of Tartu is famous for having this many white columns on its front facade.
Six
The rapper Nublu performs this hit song, which features Gameboy Tetris and pays tribute to this border city.
Narva
Located in Tartu, the Vanemuine is unique in the Baltics for being the only theater to perform these three specific genres under one roof.
Drama, opera (musical), and ballet
Out of the mouse, the beaver, and the hedgehog, this spiky creature is the only one that is not a rodent.
Hedgehog
This is the specific month and day in 1920 when the Tartu Peace Treaty was signed between Estonia and Soviet Russia.
February 2nd
This young athlete is a world-class competitor and Olympic medalist in several disciplines of freestyle skiing.
Kelly Sildaru
This unique Estonian flour mixture, often stirred into buttermilk, typically consists of a blend of these three roasted grains and legumes.
Rye, oats, and peas (barley is also commonly included)
This historic building on Toompea Hill serves as the official seat of the Estonian government and the Prime Minister’s office.
Stenbock House
In the 2020 film Kratt, the grandmother takes a dark turn and turns these specific people into pizzas.
Businessmen
This five-volume epic masterpiece by A.H. Tammsaare is considered one of the most important works in Estonian literature.
Tõde ja õigus (Truth and Justice)
Because of its strength, longevity, and sacred status in Estonian history, this tree is often called the "king of the forest." Please give the English name.
Oak
Dating back to around 9000 BC, this is the name of the oldest known settlement of hunters and fishermen in Estonia.
Pulli settlement
This basketball club, currently known as Kalev/Cramo, holds the record for the most Estonian championship titles.
Tallinna Kalev
Often found in the Setomaa region, this rich and heavy dish is a centerpiece of local hospitality, traditionally made with curd cheese, butter, and eggs.
Sõir (Seto cheese)
Legend says this church in Tallinn was so tall that sailors used it as a landmark; from 1549 to 1625, it was believed to be the highest building in the world.
St. Olaf’s Church (Oleviste kirik)
To earn these points, your group must correctly sing the first two verses of the Estonian national anthem, Mu isamaa, mu õnn ja rõõm.
Mu isamaa, mu õnn ja rõõm, kui kaunis oled sa! Ei leia mina iial teal see suure, laia ilma peal, mis mul nii armas oleks ka, kui sa, mu isamaa!
Sa oled mind ju sünnitand ja üles kasvatand; sind tänan mina alati ja jään sull' truuiks surmani, mul kõige armsam oled sa, mu kallis isamaa!
In 1878, this radical leader of the national awakening founded the newspaper Sakala, which became a voice for Estonian farmers.
Carl Robert Jakobson
This bird is nicknamed the "forest doctor" because it helps keep trees healthy by eating the insects living under the bark. Please give the English name.
Woodpecker