Riga, Latvia — Questions and answers

Read the full story

What does the House of the Blackheads stand as a testament to?

Choices

  1. Riga's Art Nouveau architecture
  2. Riga's Hanseatic past ✓
  3. The largest city in the Baltics
  4. A brotherhood of unmarried merchants

Answer: Riga's Hanseatic past

From page 1

Where is the Riga Central Market housed?

Choices

  1. In old castles
  2. In modern skyscrapers
  3. In former Zeppelin hangars ✓
  4. In underground tunnels

Answer: In former Zeppelin hangars

From page 2

What do intricate lace mittens symbolize in Latvian craftsmanship?

Choices

  1. Speedy transportation
  2. Delicious food
  3. Latvian craftsmanship ✓
  4. Modern technology

Answer: Latvian craftsmanship

From page 3

What kind of music fills the air during open-air concerts in Riga's parks?

Choices

  1. Loud rock music
  2. Traditional Latvian folk music ✓
  3. Modern pop songs
  4. Quiet classical music

Answer: Traditional Latvian folk music

From page 5

What do the cobblestone streets of Riga's Old Town become for street performers?

Choices

  1. Busy highways
  2. Quiet libraries
  3. Stages for impromptu shows ✓
  4. Large markets

Answer: Stages for impromptu shows

From page 6

What is Riga Black Balsam?

Choices

  1. A type of black bread
  2. A traditional herbal liqueur ✓
  3. A famous old song
  4. A kind of black tea

Answer: A traditional herbal liqueur

From page 7

Where is the Lielvarde Belt displayed in Riga?

Choices

  1. In local shops
  2. In Riga's museums ✓
  3. In people's homes
  4. In the Central Market

Answer: In Riga's museums

From page 8

What do locals do in Esplanade Park?

Choices

  1. Practice loud music
  2. Sell their belongings
  3. Relax, read, and enjoy the greenery ✓
  4. Build tall buildings

Answer: Relax, read, and enjoy the greenery

From page 9