- 1. Which city is the capital of Latvia?
A) Tallinn
B) Riga
C) Warsaw
D) Vilnius
- 2. What is the official currency of Latvia?
A) Lats
B) Dollar
C) Euro
D) Pound
- 3. Which sea does Latvia have a coastline on?
A) Black Sea
B) Baltic Sea
C) North Sea
D) Mediterranean Sea
- 4. When did Latvia become an independent country?
A) 1991
B) 2004
C) 1918
D) 1945
- 5. Which famous Latvian artist was known for his abstract paintings?
A) Leonardo da Vinci
B) Pablo Picasso
C) Mark Rothko
D) Vincent van Gogh
- 6. Which Latvian traditional dish consists of grey peas with bacon?
A) Borscht
B) Paella
C) Pelēkie zirņi ar speķi
D) Sushi
- 7. In which year did Latvia join the European Union?
A) 1991
B) 2010
C) 2004
D) 1945
- 8. What is the largest national park in Latvia?
A) Kemeri National Park
B) Rāzna National Park
C) Slītere National Park
D) Gauja National Park
- 9. What is Latvia's national sport?
A) Basketball
B) Cricket
C) Football
D) Ice hockey
- 10. Which Latvian conductor is known for his work with the Boston Symphony Orchestra?
A) Herbert von Karajan
B) Andris Nelsons
C) Mariss Jansons
D) Gustavo Dudamel
- 11. In which region of Latvia can you find the highest peak, Gaiziņkalns?
A) Vidzeme
B) Latgale
C) Kurzeme
D) Zemgale
- 12. What is the name of the Latvian national anthem?
A) The Star-Spangled Banner
B) O Canada
C) God Save the Queen
D) Dievs, svētī Latviju!
- 13. What is the traditional Latvian Rye bread called?
A) Rupjmaize
B) Baguette
C) Pumpernickel
D) Sourdough
- 14. Which Latvian Olympic medalist is known for his achievements in bobsleigh?
A) Usain Bolt
B) Michael Phelps
C) Simone Biles
D) Oskars Melbārdis
- 15. What is the traditional Latvian winter solstice celebration called?
A) Lohri
B) Ziemassvētki
C) Hanukkah
D) Diwali
- 16. Which year did Latvia gain independence from the Soviet Union?
A) 1995
B) 1989
C) 1991
D) 2000
- 17. Which region of Latvia is known for its beautiful sandy beaches?
A) Zemgale
B) Kurzeme
C) Latgale
D) Vidzeme
- 18. What is the traditional Latvian fermented drink made from rye bread?
A) Midus
B) Kvass
C) Balsam
D) Riga Black Balsam
- 19. Which Latvian artist is known for his avant-garde paintings and graphic artworks?
A) Gustavs Klucis
B) Miervaldis Polis
C) Ilmārs Blumbergs
D) Vija Celmiņa
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