Armenia was the first nation to adopt what religion?
Christianity
What is the capital of Armenia?
Yerevan
Name a famous Armenian that isn't a Kardashian
Levon Aronian, Michael
Who wrote the Armenian alphabet?
Mesrop Mashtots
What day is Armenian Christmas?
January 6
What are the colors of the Armenian flag?
red, blue, orange
What mountain did Noah's ark rest on?
Ararat Mountain
What are the two largest cities in Armenia?
Yerevan and Gyumri
Who was known as the "Father of Armenian Music"
Komitas
What are the two main Armenian dialects?
Eastern and Western
արևելահայերեն և արևմտահայերեն
Which Armenian holiday is a water festival where people drench each other with water?
Vardavar
What is the most popular sport in Armenia?
chess, football/soccer, wrestling
Name 2 capitals of Armenia throughout its history
Van, Armavir, Yervandashat, Artashat, Tigranakert, Vagharshapat, Dvin, Bagharan, Shiravakan, Kars, Ani, Yerevan
Which medieval Armenian city was known for having 1001 churches?
Ani
Who was the famous French Armenian singer?
Charles Aznavour
What is the word for "television" in Armenian?
հեռուստացույց (herrustatsuyts)
What is the name of the pagan Armenian holiday where people jump over a fire?
Trndez
What is Armenia's national fruit?
apricot
Who was the Armenian figure who defeated Bel thousands of years ago? (known as founder of Armenia)
Hayk
What is the capital of Artsakh?
Stepanakert
Name two Armenian poets/writers
Hovhannes Shiraz, Yeghishe Charents, Bedros Tourian, Khachatur Abovian, Hovhannes Tumanyan, Gregory Narekatzi, Paruyr Sevak
What is the word for "shark" in Armenian?
շնաձուկ (shnadzuk)
How many days is Lent?
40 days
What is this?
Armenia's Coat of Arms - Zinanshan
How old is Armenia?
3,500+ years
Name a province in Armenia
Lori, Syuniq
Who assassinated Talaat Pasha?
Soghomon Tehlirian
How many letters are in the Armenian alphabet?
38 or 39 letters
When is Armenian Independence Day?
September 21
What is Armenia's national flower?
forget-me-not