Armenian Geography
Armenian Fun Facts
Saints
Church History
Armenia and Christianity
100
TRUE OR FALSE: Armenia has the largest lake in the Caucasus region
True! It is Lake Sevan
100
Who is this famous Armenian?
Cher
100
Who is the most famous Saint?
St. Mary
100
What event is considered the birthday of the Church?
Pentecost
100
TRUE OR FALSE: Armenia was the fifth country to adopt Christianity as its official religion.
FALSE - Armenia was the first!
200
What is the capital city of Armenia?
Yerevan
200
What is the name of Armenia's famous bread?
Lavash
200
Who was the first monk?
St. Anthony the Great
200
What was the first ecumenical council?
Nicaea
200
Where did Noah's Ark come to rest?
Mount Ararat - an important cultural symbol in Armenia
300
Name the country bordering Armenia to the north.
Georgia
300
How many letters are there in the Armenian alphabet?
39 Letters
300
Which Saint is known for carrying two swords?
Philopateer Mercurius (also acceptable is Abu Sifein)
300
What emperor was responsible for the fiercest persecution of the Church?
Diocletian
300
What is the title of the supreme spiritual leader of the Armenian Apostolic Church?
The Catholicos
400
Which mountain is a national symbol of Armenia?
Mount Ararat
400
What is the word for “fork” in Armenian?
A. Tanag
B. Badarakagh
C. Tkal
D. Tashginag
B. Badarakagh
400
Who announced the Resurrection of Jesus to the women coming to the tomb?
Archangel Michael
400
In what city was the name “Christians” first used?
Antioch
400
What year did Armenia adopt Christianity as its official religion?
301 AD
500
Which Armenian region has the “Wings of Tatev,” the world's longest reversible aerial cable car?
Syunik Region
500
What is the name of the traditional Armenian festival where people joyfully drench each other with water, celebrating purification, love, and community heritage?
Vartavar
500
Which Saint in the Gospels never spoke a single word?
St. Joseph
500
How many bishops attended the Council of Ephesus?
200
500
Which city in Armenia has the oldest monastery in the world and is often called the spiritual center of the country?
BONUS: What is the name of the monastery?
Vagharshapat
The name of the monastery is Etchmiadzin