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