History
The Silk Road brought many religions through Azerbaijan. Which two faiths were most dominant in Azerbaijan before Islam arrived in the 7th century?
Zoroastrianism (fire worship) and Christianity
Baku has two named winds. One is cold and comes from the north. One is warm and comes from the south. Name either
Khazri (cold northern wind) and Gilavar (warm southern wind) – both are defining feature of Baku’s climate
This Azerbaijani singer won Eurovision 2011 with 'Running Scared'.
Ell & Nikki (Eldar Gasimov & Nigar Jamal
What is the 'ashiq' tradition?
A troubadour tradition combining epic storytelling, poetry, music (UNESCO listed)
Which city in Azerbaijan is famous for Silk production?
Sheki
Who composed 'Leyli and Majnun', the first opera in the Muslim world?
Uzeyir Hajibeyov 1908
Azerbaijan competed in its first Olympics as an independent nation in which year?
1996 Atlanta Olympics
Azerbaijan's shape on a map is often compared to what animal — and what geographical feature forms its 'beak'?
Eagle
Which Azerbaijani gymnast won multiple Olympic medals and is considered a national icon?
Aliya Garayeva (rhythmic gymnastics)
In 1901, Baku's oilfields were supplying this fraction of the world's oil.
More than 50% of the oil production
In 1918 Ganja briefly served as what for the newly independent Azerbaijan?
Temporary Capital
Baku hosted this historic multi-sport event for the first time ever in June 2015.
The First European Games (Baku 2015)
Gobustan's UNESCO rock art site contains over 6,000 engravings spanning how many years of history?
40000 years of rock art history
Which famous Swedish family built one of the world's largest oil companies in Baku in the 1870s?
The Nobel brothers (Ludwig and Robert Nobel)) The verified fact: approximately 12% of Alfred Nobel's assets at the time of his death came from his shares in the Branobel oil company in Baku, which his brothers Ludwig and Robert had built
This Azerbaijani craft — assembling stained glass without glue or nails — decorates Sheki's Khan Palace.
Shebeke – an intricate wooden lattice & glass craft