ARMENIAN CULTURE
This traditional Armenian flatbread, often baked in a tonir oven, is recognized by UNESCO as part of Armenia’s cultural heritage.
What is Lavash?
In 1988, this devastating earthquake struck northern Armenia, heavily damaging the cities of Spitak and Gyumri.
What is the Spitak Earthquake?
He is the founding father of the AYF.
Who is Karekin Njdeh?
He is the French-Armenian singer known for his humanitarian efforts in support of the 1988 earthquake in Armenia.
Who is Charles Aznavour?
The First Republic of Armenia was founded after the fall of this empire.
What is the Ottoman Empire?
Created by Mesrop Mashtots in the early 5th century, this writing system helped preserve Armenian literature and identity.
What is the Armenian alphabet?
In 301 CE, Armenia became the first nation to adopt this religion as its state faith.
What is Christianity?
This is the year in which the AYF was founded.
What is 1933?
He is the Armenian Revolutionary and soldier who killed Talaat Pasha.
Who is Soghomon Tehlirian?
These are the four countries that border modern-day Armenia.
What is Georgia (north), Azerbaijan (east), Iran (south), and Turkey (west)?
In Armenian culture, this fruit symbolizes fertility, abundance, and national identity, and is commonly featured in art, weddings, and traditional decorations.
What is the Pomegranate?
This ancient kingdom in the Armenian Highlands is often considered a precursor to Armenian civilization.
What is Urartu?
This Armenian Revolutionary and statesman is widely regarded as the founder of the First Republic of Armenia.
Who is Aram Manoukian?
This 5th-century Armenian military leader became a national hero after fighting the Sasanians at the Battle of Avarayr.
Who is Vartan Mamikonian
Name the Westmost chapter of the AYF Eastern Region USA.
What is the Granite City "Antranig"?
This woodwind instrument, made from apricot wood, is known for its deeply mournful tone and is central to Armenian musical identity.
What is the Duduk?
This medieval Armenian kingdom, centered on the Mediterranean coast, became a major trading ally of Crusader states before falling to the Mamluks in 1375.
What is the Kingdom of Giligia (Cilicia)?
These three were the founders of the ARF
Who are Simon Zavarian
This influential 20th-century Armenian poet wrote the famous line, “O Armenian people, your only salvation is in your collective strength.”
Who is Yeghishe Charents?
This prominent Armenian patriotic song commemorating the defense of this village in the Shahumyan region during the late 1980s and early 1990s.
What is "Kedashen"?
This is the oldest Armenian-attested language dating back to the 5th century, still used in Badarak (Armenian liturgy) services today.
What is Krapar (Grabar)?
The two dates of Armenia's Independence. First from the First Republic Day following the Battle of Sardarabad, the second from the Soviet Union. NAME THEM BOTH!
What is May 28, 1918 and September 21, 1991?
These were the first five chapters started in the AYF. Name TWO of them to receive full points!
What is Fresno, CA, Providence, RI, New York, Springfield, MA, and St. Catherine Canada?
This Armenian-American film director is known for movies such as The Promise and for bringing Armenian Genocide narratives to mainstream cinema.
Who is Terry George?
This is the founding year (and place) of the Armenian Relief Society, the sister organization of the ARF.
What is 1910 (in New York City)?