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Latvia
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This fictional city is the home of Batman, known for its dark, gothic architecture and high crime rate. What is the name of the city?
Gotham City
100
What animated movie won an Oscar this year and is considered the pride of Latvia?
Flow by Gints Zilbalodis. To celebrate its Oscar win, the Latvian National Museum of Art hosted an exhibition where visitors could see both the Oscar and Grammy awards won by Latvian artists.
200
This 2014 film directed by Wes Anderson features a stunning fictional European hotel, with elaborate Art Deco and surreal architecture that became iconic in film design. What is the name of the movie?
The Grand Budapest Hotel
200
Several Latvian basketball players have made it to the NBA, including this star known for his height, versatile playing style, and nickname "The Unicorn." Who is he?
Kristaps Porziņģis—a Latvian NBA player known for his 2.21 m height, strong shooting skills, and versatility. He was drafted by the New York Knicks in 2015 and has since played for multiple teams, including the Dallas Mavericks, Washington Wizards, and Boston Celtics. 
300
This Japanese animator and director, known for creating animated films like Spirited Away and My Neighbor Totoro, is a key figure in Studio Ghibli. Who is he?
Hayao Miyazaki is renowned for his beautiful, hand-drawn animations and imaginative storytelling. His film Spirited Away won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature in 2003 and remains one of the highest-grossing films in Japan.
300
Latvia is known for a festival that takes place on June 23-24. What is it called?
Jāņi or Midsummer Festival
400
Which Christopher Nolan film received the most Oscar nominations and wins?
Oppenheimer holds the record for the most nominations for any of Nolan’s films, with 14 nominations in total. It also won 3 Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director, which are significant wins.
400
Riga is known for having one of the largest and most impressive collections of this architectural style, characterized by ornate facades, flowing lines, and decorative elements inspired by nature. What is this style called?
Art Nouveau—also known as Jugendstil in Latvia—is a distinctive architectural style that flourished in Riga in the early 20th century. The city has one of the world's highest concentrations of Art Nouveau buildings, with over 800 examples.
500
Which 1982 film, directed by Ridley Scott, showcases a dystopian cityscape that draws heavily on futuristic, brutalist, and cyberpunk architecture?
Blade Runner
500
This Latvian-born painter is famous for his abstract works and color field paintings. Who is he?
Mark Rothko (born Markus Rothkowitz in Daugavpils, Latvia) was a leading Abstract Expressionist known for his Color Field paintings. After emigrating to the U.S., he created works now displayed in MoMA, the Met, Tate Modern, and the National Gallery of Art.
