Armenian History
Armenians around the world mark this date each year to remember the Armenian Genocide, which began with the arrest of Armenian leaders in Constantinople in 1915.
What is April 24?
This nu-metal band formed in Hollywood, CA is comprised of Armenian members and is widely known for hits such as "Chop Suey" and "Toxicity"
Who are System of a Down?
Reality TV star, founder of SKIMS, and Mom to North, Saint, Chi, and Psalm.
Who is Kim Kardashian?
This Armenian attorney was a Business Organizations Professor at the University of La Verne College of Law and the former ALSA advisor!
This thin, soft flatbread, baked in a tonir, was added to UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2014.
What is Lavash?
In 301 AD, Armenia became the first nation in the world to officially adopt this religion.
What is Christianity?
"Goddess of Pop" who believes in love.
Who is Cher?
This Armenian midfielder has played for Borussia Dortmund, Manchester United, and is currently at Inter Milan.
Who is Henrikh Mkhitaryan?
This Armenian attorney famously represented O.J. Simpson on his murder trial
This fruit's scientific name, Prunus armeniaca, means "Armenian plum.
What is Apricot?
Armenia declared its independence from this country in September 1991.
What is the Soviet Union?
This double-reed wooden wind instrument, made from apricot wood, has a warm mournful sound and is Armenia's national instrument.
What is the Duduk?
This Armenian created Alvin and the Chipmunks in 1958.
Who is Ross Bagdasarian Sr.?
This Armenian attorney represented Colin Kaepernick during his lawsuit against the NFL for kneeling during the National Anthem.
Who is Mark Geragos?
A sweet pastry, sometimes baked with a coin inside for good luck during Easter
What is Gata?
Armenia has one of the world's oldest and longest of these, the 5.7-km Wings of Tatev, which holds a Guinness record.
What is a Cable Car?
Djivan Gasparian composed the score and title song for this movie in 2000, starring Russell Crowe.
What is Gladiator?
The founder of Reddit who is now married to tennis star Serena Williams.
Who is Alexis Ohanian?
This attorney went on to become Governor of California from 1983-1991.
Who is George Deukmejian?
This popular Los Angeles chicken chain, founded by an Armenian family, is famous for its garlic sauce.
What is Zankou Chicken?
At roughly 6,200 feet above sea level, this "pearl of Armenia" is one of the largest high-altitude freshwater lakes on Earth.
What is Lake Sevan?
Called the "Frank Sinatra of Europe", this French-Armenian singer most famously sings "La Boheme".
Who is Charles Azanvour?
This Armenian-American billionaire from Fresno helped shape Las Vegas and owned the MGM Casino as well as many others.
Who is Kirk Krekorian?
This Armenian attorney served on the Los Angeles City Council from 2010 to 2024.
Who is Paul Krekorian?
Winston Churchill loved this so much that Josef Stalin sent him cases of it after the Yalta Conference during WWII.
What is Armenian Brandy?