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