Eesti Muinasaeg: Estonian Prehistory Short Quiz

Kui pikk oli kiviaeg Eestis? How many years did the Stone Age last in Estonia?

• 2000 aastat

• 3000 aastat

• 3000 aastat

• 7000 aastat

Answer explanation

The Stone Age was a broad period during which stone was widely used to make stone tools with an edge, a point, or a percussion surface. The period lasted for roughly 3.4 million years, and ended between 4,000 BC and 2,000 BC, with the advent of metalworking.

Kiviajal ei kasvatatud ise toitu. Mis loomi küttisid inimesed kiviajal? People didn't grow their own food during the Stone Age. Which animals did they hunt? There are 3 answers, look at the picture!

• põder (moose/elk)

• kobras (beaver)

• metssiga (boar)

• kass (cat)

Mida kasutati kalastamises? What did people use to catch fish? 2 answers.

• võrk (net)

• ahing (fish spear)

• kirves (axe)

• mõõk (sword)

Mis on kõige vanemad asulad Eestis? What are the oldest settlements in Estonia? 2 answers

• Tallinn

• Pulli

• Riga

• Kunda lammasmägi

Answer explanation

Pulli settlement, located on the right bank of the Pärnu River, is the oldest known human settlement in Estonia. Pulli was settled around 11,000 years ago. It is not far from Pärnu.

Pronks on tina ja vase sulam ja seda Eestis ei ole leida. Pronksiajal hariti põldu ja kasvatati loomi. Millal algas pronksiaeg Eestis?

Bonze is composed of tin and copper, not found in Estonia. During this time, people began to grow crops and keep livestock. When did the Bronze Age begin in Estonia?

• 2000 eKr

• 1800 eKr

• 500 eKr

• 200 eKr

Answer explanation

Estonian Bronze Age bronze artefacts are almost always discovered as stray finds Their age stimates are based on better dated parallels from elsewhere in Europe.

Pronksiaeg Eestis oli lühikene, sest varsti hakati kasutama rauda töö- ja sõjariistude jaoks. Selle järgi tuli rauaaeg. Millal see algas Eestis?

The Bronze Age was fairly short in Estonia. Iron tools and implements became important, leading to the Iron Age. When did the Iron Age start in Estonia?

• 1000 eKr

• 800 eKr

• 500 eKr

• 200 eKr

Answer explanation

The oldest iron items in Estonia were imported. However, iron was smelted from local marsh and lake ore during the 1st century.

Mis loomaga hariti põldu? Otsi pildist! Which animal was used to plough fields? Look at the picture.

• hobune (horse)

• põder (deer)

• härg (ox)

• lehm (cow)

Vaata pilti ja vali põlluriistad. Pick the correct tools used in the picture.

• oda (spear)

• ader (plough)

• äke (harrow)

• haamer (hammer)

Answer explanation

What is the main difference between a plough and a harrow? A harrow is lighter and won't penetrate as deeply. Its primary role is cultivating loose soil suitable for weed control and creating a seedbed if the ground is already soft.

Rehielamu laual on 5 toitu. Karask on odrajahu leib. Mis on teised toidud?

There are 5 dishes on the farmhouse ("housebarn") table. Karask is a barley scone/bread. Which food is not correct?

• kartulid (potatoes)

• sealiha (pork)

• kala (fish)

• leem (soup)

Answer explanation

The potato was introduced from South America to Spain in 1565 and arrived in Estonia during the 1800s.

Miks hakati ehitama linnuseid? Why were hillforts built?

• Selleks, et külarahvas sai koos elada. (A place where the townfolk could all live together).

• Selleks, et loomi kasvatada. (To grow livestock).

• Selleks, et oleks varjupaik sõjaretkete eest. (To provide a refuge from raids).

• Selleks, et oleks hea koht kala püüda. (They were a good spot to catch fish).

Answer explanation

There are several hundred hillforts or presumed ancient hillfort sites all over Estonia. Some of them, like Toompea in Tallinn or Toomemägi in Tartu, are governance centres used since ancient times up until today.