Estonia Quiz Part 2: Digital Nation, Singing Revolution, and Medieval Tallinn

How well do you know Estonia? Part 2

Test your knowledge of Estonia with these 10 new questions. Choose the best answer for each question and see your score at the end!

• 1. What is the name of the large, medieval old town in Tallinn, a UNESCO World Heritage site?

  • (A) Kadriorg
  • (B) Vanalinn
  • (C) Kalamaja
  • (D) Pirita

• 2. What is a "smoke sauna"?

  • (A) A sauna with scented smoke
  • (B) A traditional type of sauna with no chimney
  • (C) A portable sauna
  • (D) A sauna used for smoking fish

• 3. Who is Arvo Pärt?

  • (A) A famous Estonian athlete
  • (B) A world-renowned Estonian composer
  • (C) The first president of Estonia
  • (D) A celebrated architect

• 4. What was the "Singing Revolution"?

  • (A) A music festival
  • (B) A period of peaceful protests that led to independence
  • (C) A singing competition
  • (D) A cultural exchange program

• 5. What is a common feature of Estonian cuisine?

  • (A) Spicy food
  • (B) Use of dark rye bread
  • (C) A lot of pasta
  • (D) Tropical fruits

• 6. What is the name of the large island off the west coast of Estonia?

  • (A) Hiiumaa
  • (B) Saaremaa
  • (C) Muhu
  • (D) Vormsi

• 7. What is a "kannel"?

  • (A) A traditional Estonian plucked string instrument
  • (B) A type of pastry
  • (C) A folk dance
  • (D) A piece of clothing

• 8. What is a major environmental feature of Estonia?

  • (A) Deserts
  • (B) Bogs and marshes
  • (C) High mountains
  • (D) Active volcanoes

• 9. What is the most popular sport in Estonia?

  • (A) Ice hockey
  • (B) Basketball
  • (C) Football (Soccer)
  • (D) Rallying

• 10. What is a "Verivorst"?

  • (A) A traditional blood sausage
  • (B) A type of cheese
  • (C) A sweet bread
  • (D) A fish stew