Lithuania Quiz: Vilnius, Amber and Basketball
This Lithuania quiz explores the largest Baltic state, from the Baroque old town of Vilnius and the self-declared Republic of Užupis to Trakai Island Castle, the sand dunes of the Curonian Spit, the Hill of Crosses, Baltic amber, a national love of basketball and the potato dumplings called cepelinai. Ten questions.
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Capital
What is the capital of Lithuania?
Castles
Which red-brick castle stands on an island in Lake Galvė?
Nature
The Curonian Spit, shared with Russia, is a long, narrow strip of what?
Pilgrimage
What can visitors see at the Hill of Crosses near Šiauliai?
Amber
Which fossilized tree resin, washed up on Baltic beaches, is a symbol of Lithuania?
Sport
Which sport is often called Lithuania's second religion?
Food
What are cepelinai, Lithuania's national dish?
Neighborhoods
Užupis, an artists' district in Vilnius, is famous for declaring itself what?
Language
Lithuanian is famous among linguists because it is what?
History
In 1990, Lithuania became the first Soviet republic to do what?
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Explanations: answer key for all 10 questions
- Q1: What is the capital of Lithuania?
Answer: Vilnius
Vilnius has one of the largest surviving medieval old towns in Northern Europe, full of Baroque churches.
- Q2: Which red-brick castle stands on an island in Lake Galvė?
Answer: Trakai Island Castle
Trakai was once a center of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, which in the 15th century was the largest country in Europe.
- Q3: The Curonian Spit, shared with Russia, is a long, narrow strip of what?
Answer: Sand dunes and forest
The spit is about 98 kilometers long and has some of the highest moving sand dunes in Europe. It is a UNESCO site.
- Q4: What can visitors see at the Hill of Crosses near Šiauliai?
Answer: More than 100,000 crosses
Pilgrims have placed crosses there for centuries. During Soviet times, the site was bulldozed several times, but people kept returning.
- Q5: Which fossilized tree resin, washed up on Baltic beaches, is a symbol of Lithuania?
Answer: Amber
Baltic amber is about 40 million years old. Some pieces contain insects trapped inside, and Palanga has a famous amber museum.
- Q6: Which sport is often called Lithuania's second religion?
Answer: Basketball
Lithuania won EuroBasket three times and Olympic bronze medals. Arvydas Sabonis is a national legend.
- Q7: What are cepelinai, Lithuania's national dish?
Answer: Large potato dumplings, often filled with meat
They are named after zeppelin airships because of their shape. They are usually served with sour cream and bacon.
- Q8: Užupis, an artists' district in Vilnius, is famous for declaring itself what?
Answer: An independent republic
Every April 1, Užupis celebrates its independence day. Its humorous constitution is displayed in many languages on a wall.
- Q9: Lithuanian is famous among linguists because it is what?
Answer: One of the oldest-sounding living Indo-European languages
Lithuanian has kept many ancient features. It is related to Latvian, the only other living Baltic language.
- Q10: In 1990, Lithuania became the first Soviet republic to do what?
Answer: Declare independence
Lithuania declared independence on March 11, 1990. It joined the EU and NATO in 2004.
Lithuania Quiz – Amber Shores and Medieval Castles
Lithuania is the largest and southernmost of the three Baltic states, bordered by Latvia, Belarus, Poland and the Russian region of Kaliningrad, with a coastline on the Baltic Sea. It is known for lakes, forests, sand dunes, amber and a passionate love of basketball. Its history includes one of the largest states in medieval Europe.
In the 14th and 15th centuries, the Grand Duchy of Lithuania stretched from the Baltic to the Black Sea, making it Europe's largest country. Lithuania later formed a union with Poland. After many years under Russian rule, it declared independence in 1918. In 1990, it became the first Soviet republic to declare independence, and it joined the EU and NATO in 2004.
Vilnius, the capital, has a beautiful Baroque old town with churches, courtyards and the artists' republic of Užupis. Nearby, Trakai Island Castle rises from a lake. On the coast, the Curonian Spit offers huge sand dunes and pine forests, and Klaipėda is the country's main port. The Hill of Crosses, covered with crosses left by pilgrims, is a moving symbol of faith and resistance.
Lithuanians love basketball, and the national team has won European titles and Olympic medals. Traditional food is hearty, with cepelinai potato dumplings, cold pink beet soup called šaltibarščiai and the tree-shaped cake šakotis. Amber jewelry, linen and folk songs called sutartinės, recognized by UNESCO, are proud traditions.
This quiz covers the history, landmarks, nature and culture of Lithuania.
Lithuanians cherish old customs alongside modern life. Užgavėnės, a late-winter carnival, features masks and the burning of a straw figure to chase away winter. Midsummer, called Joninės, is celebrated with bonfires and wreaths floated on rivers. Families still gather mushrooms and berries in the forests, and many have a country cottage where they spend summer weekends near a lake.
What This Quiz Teaches
This quiz is perfect for travelers, history fans and basketball lovers.
- Lithuania's capital and old town
- The history of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania
- Trakai Castle and the Curonian Spit
- The Hill of Crosses and Užupis
- Lithuanian food, amber and language
- Lithuania's role in ending Soviet rule
Quick Facts About Lithuania
- Lithuania's currency is the euro.
- The geographic center of Europe is said to be near Vilnius.
- Hot-air balloon flights over Vilnius old town are a popular attraction.
- Lithuania was one of the last countries in Europe to adopt Christianity, in 1387.
- Šaltibarščiai, cold beet soup, is bright pink.
- Kaunas was a European Capital of Culture in 2022.
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