Geography
People
Events
Symbols
Various
100
Kuldīga, town in Central Kurzeme is home to a 2 meters high waterfall, known as Ventas Rumba. It is known in all Europe. Why?
Venta Rumba is the widest waterfall in Europe - 110 m
100
Who is the author of Latvian National epos "Lāčplēsis" ?
1) Andrejs Pumpurs 2) Jānis Rainis 3) Aleksandrs Čaks
Andrejs Pumpurs
100
What is the most important yearly celebration in Latvia in particular?
100
In Latvia every tree has it's symbolic meaning.
Linden tree is the symbol of Motherhood
Aspen is the symbol of witchcraft
What does an Oak tree symbolise?
True man's character.
100
Basketball is Latvia’s de facto national summer sport (it’s ice hockey in winter). Uļjana Semjonova, a former basketball player, was the first non-American woman to be inducted into the NBA Hall of Fame.
How tall is she?
A) 2,15 m
B) 2,09 m
C) 1,98 m
2,15 m
200
Being one of the three biggest lakes in Latvia, this one is notable for important archaeological discoveries - 27 stone age - Paleolithic period settlements that date back to 10.000 B.C.
Is it
1) Rēznas ezers 2) Lubāns 3) Engures ezers
Answer: the lake Lubāns
200
The man who invented the riveted hemp cloth trousers that became known as Levis Jeans. He was born in Riga in 1831 and his name was
1) Jacob Youphes 2) David Levis 3) Aleksandrs Kanepis
Jacob Youphes
200
In which year did Latvia join the EU?
In 2004
200
Which is the biggest and mightiest animal in Latvia?
The moose (alnis)
200
- In 1937, the State Electrotechnical Plant (VEF) launched production of the first miniature camera in the world, VEF Minox. Actually - the first real spy camera in the world. TRUE OR FALSE?
True
300
Which is the oldest town in Latvia?
1) Ikšķile 2)Ludza 3) Grobiņa
Answer: Ludza - established in 1173.
300
Historical person who first designated the city of Riga as his "Window to the West"
1) Karl XII 2) Sigismund August 3) Peter Aleksejevich
Peter Aleksejevich - Peter the Great
300
During the political discussion prior to the final decision several options were on table - ozols" un "zīles", "saule" un "austra", "līga" un "daile", "dižā" un "sīkā", "lats" un santīms"
What was the fierce discussion about in 1922.?
about the names of the national currency to be introduced in 1924.
300
Which carnivore animal in Latvia is traditionally considered to be an innocent thief and killer as it takes only what is granted by God's will? And also being the fiercest enemy of the Devil?
Wolf
300
Latvia has all the necessary geological preconditions for the formation of diamonds.
True or false?
TRUE.
400
There was a permanent Scandinavian settlement in the location of nowadays Grobina town for almost 150 years during the "Viking age" Where did they come from?
1) Danemark 2) Island of Gotland 3) Norway
Island of Gotland
400
Which of the following artists was born in Latvia, Daugavpils:
Mark Rothko
Mark Shagal
Michail Shishkin
Mark Rothko (1903 – 1970)
400
In 1989, to express their common goal of regaining the independence of the Baltic States, about two million people from Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia joined hands to form the Baltic Way, commemorating the 1939 Molotov-Ribbentrop pact between the USSR and Germany.
1) August 23 2) November 11 3) June 17
Name the exact date when we commemorate this event every year!
August 23
400
Latvia presents itself as a
- Land that loves
- Land that sings
- Land that moves
Land that sings
400
The national Anthem of Latvia was composed by Kārlis Baumanis in
1) 1872
2) 1895
3) 1918
1872
500
This town has had three names - Bertujevgrad, Kess, Wenden and it has the most beautiful romantic park in Latvia. which is that?
1) Valmiera 2) Madona 3) Cēsis
Cēsis
500
Name the first female president in the history of Latvia and Baltics, presidential term: July 8, 1999 – July 8, 2007
Vaira Vīķe Freiberga
500
What do Latvians celebrate on 11th of November?
On November 11 every year, Latvia lights up numerous candles to commemorate the Latvian army's victory over the West Russian Volunteer Army led by general Pavel Bermont-Avalov on November 11, 1919. On this day Latvia honours Latvian Freedom Fighters.
500
Brīvības piemineklis - the Freedom Monument - is the most important landmark, the symbol of Latvian independence and statehood. What does the inscription on the front of the monument mean?
The inscription „Tēvzemei un brīvībai” means ‘For Fatherland and Freedom”.
500
WHICH OF THESE FACTS ARE TRUE?
Latvia has 12,000 rivers and 3,000 small lakes.
Around 54 per cent of Latvia is forest, while 10 per cent is bog.
Latvia has the world’s fourth fastest internet connections with over 800 free connection points in Riga
statement number 3 is not true
600
This see is losing salt rapidly, becoming a semi-fresh water lake. historically it has had several names. Which 2 are fake?
1) Ostsee (eastern see) 2) Läänemeri (western see) 3) Mare Suebicum 4) Mare Sarmaticum 5) Mare Balticum 6) Varangian see 7) Swedish sea 8) Mare Poloniae
Swedish sea Mare Poloniae
600
For 23 days of it's history Russian Empire was ruled by a man from Courland (Kurzeme), born in 1690 in Kalnciems, nowadays Tukums district. True or false?
True: Ernst Johann fon Biron ruled Russian empire from October 17, 1740 till November 9, 1740
600
Which celebration in Latvia is associated with masks and masking, visiting households and a lot of feasting?
Winter solstice - Ziemas Saulgrieži
600
Most of the ancient Latvian symbols and ornaments are strongly geometric. what would be a sign for the Universe?
triangle
600
Name the smallest town in Latvia - it had only 492 inhabitants in 2020.
1) Aizpute 2) Staicele 3) Durbe
Durbe
700
The Great Ķemeri Bog is not only a part of the third largest national park in the country but also known for a special resource. What is it?
1) theuropatic (healing) waters 2) abundant varieties of marshland fruit 3) a special "bog-birch" extract, rich in betulin
natural sulphur springs 
700
In Riga from 1909 until 1958 lived a well known fortune teller, soothsayer, known as Latvian Nostradamus. His name was:
1) Kārlis Ulmanis 2) Hercs Franks 3) Eižens Finks
Eižens Finks
700
The most important event in Latvian cultural life happens every 5 years, brings together tens of thousands of people, Name it.
Latvian Song Festival - Latviešu Vispārējie Dziesmu Svētki
700
The specific pattern in ancient Latvian jewellery is the two headed snake as well as intertwined ropes and lines. What would be the message of these elements?
The eternal cycle of rebirth - reincarnation of the Soul
700
In year 1899 the first electric tram line begun to function, becoming the first electric public transport means in Baltics.
In which town did it happen?
1) Riga 2) Liepāja 3) Daugavpils
Liepāja