Test your knowledge of Estonia in our October Quiz

Photo Andrei Chertkov

 

1. How long was the city wall surrounding Tallinn at its maximum in the 17th century?

A. About 2.5 km

B. About 5 km

C. About 7.5 km

 

2. Which city is the “autumn capital” of Estonia?

A. Tartu

B. Narva

C. Rakvere

 

3. Which party is leading the Estonian government?

A. Centre Party

B. Conservative People’s Party (EKRE)

C. Reform Party

 

4. What was the unemployment rate in Estonia in the second quarter of this year?

A. 3.8

B. 5,8

C. 7,8

 

5. What is the old folk name for October in Estonian?

A. Vihmakuu

B. Tumekuu

C. Viinakuu

 

6. Where is Kuivastu harbour located?

A. Hiiumaa

B. Muhu

C. Saaremaa

 

7. What kind of fish is used to make “Sprots”?

A. Sprat

B. Herring

C. Cod

 

8. In which year were the first parliamentary elections held in Estonia?

A. 1906

B. 1920

C. 1932

 

9. Which Estonia city was called Arensburg in the Middle Ages?

A. Pärnu

B. Rakvere

C. Kuressaare

 

10. In which city does Eesti Draamateater operate?

A. Tartu

B. Tallinn

C. Pärnu

 

11. Who is the president of Estonia?

A. Alar Karis

B. Toomas Hendrik Ilves

C. Siim Kallas

 

12. In which year did the Soviet air force bomb Tallinn?

A. 1939

B. 1941

C. 1944

 

Answers: 1. A, 2. B, 3. C, 4. B, 5. C, 6. B, 7. A, 8. B, 9. C, 10. B, 11. A, 12. C

 

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