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WorksheetsEstonia: Castles, Churches, Coats of Arms
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 5mins
Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, was a Viking fishing village about 1000 years ago. Since pirates had ravaged the coast of Denmark for many years, the Danes decided to build a navy and launched an invasion of:
the coast of Ireland
the coast of Norway
the coast of Estonia
During his crusade to Estonia, Danish king Valdemar II was close to losing the Lyndanise battle near present day Tallinn. Suddenly a flag descended from the sky. Valdemar II rallied his forces and
was driven back by the Estonians.
helped by his allies, won the battle.
went on to drive out the Russians.
The colours of the Danish flag are visible today on:
the coat of arms of Sweden
the coat of arms of Finland
the small coat of arms of Tallinn
This coat of arms belongs to:
Finland
Estonia
Denmark
Sweden
Originally established by Danes in the 13th century, this is the oldest church in Tallinn and mainland Estonia.
Tallinna Toomkirik (Tallinna Neitsi Maarja Piiskoplik Toomkirik)
Niguliste kirik
Valgelaste kirik
Oleviste kirik
What does "Toom" mean?
Dome
Dame
Toomas
Animal
"Toom" is translated from the German "Dom" - it also means cathedral. A cathedral is a much larger place of worship than a church and is run by a bishop. What types of churches have cathedrals? *more than 1 answer
Catholic
Lutheran
Anglican
Eastern Orthodox
St. Mary's Cathedral, Tallinn Tallinna Neitsi Maarja Piiskoplik Toomkirik is what type of church today?
Lutheran
Catholic
Anglican
This was one of the largest fortresses of the Teutonic Knights in Livonia. Was it:
Kuressaare piiskopilinnus, Saaremaa
Pikk Hermann, Tallinn
Viljandi ordulinnus
This fortress in southern Estonia was one of the strongest castles in Livonia and visited by pilgrims from all over Europe. It was destroyed during the Great Northern War.
Vastseliina piiskoplinnus
Viljandi ordulinnus
Narva Hermanni linnus
This castle was started in 1256 by the Danes as a wooden fortress. The German Livonian Order purchased the castle on 29 August 1346. Who sold the castle?
The Livonians
The Danes
The Estonians
The Russians
In what year did the German monk and professor of theology Martin Luther published his Ninety-five Theses and post them on the door of the church in Wittenberg?
1500
1517
1575
1600
Where is this landmark located?
Tallinn
Tartu
Toronto
Viljandi
