5.10.2022 | Estonia
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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