Famous People
ANCIENT TIMES
TRADITIONS & HOLIDAYS
NATIONAL SYMBOLS
GEOGRAPHY OF TAJIKISTAN
100

He was a famous 10th-century ruler of the Samanid Empire

Ismail Samani

100

Name one ancient city of Tajikistan

Panjakent

100

What holiday is celebrated on March 21?

Navruz

100

What colors are on the Tajik flag?

red, white , and green

100

What is the capital city of Tajikistan?

Dushanbe

200

He was a famous Persian poet born in Balkh, now part of historical Tajik lands.

Rumi

200

What empire ruled the region in ancient times and built roads?

Persian Empire

200

What kind of bread is baked in traditional ovens?

non

200

What is the national flower?

Tulip

200

What river runs through the capital?

Varzob River

300

Name a famous Tajik athlete

Rasul Boqiev

300

What was the Silk Road?

trade route between East and West

300

What do people often do during weddings?

dance

300

What animal is on the coat of arms?

crown and stars

300

Which region is known for its mountains and beauty?

GBAO / Pamirs

400

She was a renowned Tajik actress and singer of the Soviet era

Makhfirat Khudoyberdiyeva

400

What ancient empire was known for Zoroastrianism?

Sassanid Empire

400

What traditional hat is worn in Tajikistan?

toqi

400

What is the name of the tallest mountain in Tajikistan?

Ismoil Somoni Peak

400

Name a border country of Tajikistan

Afghanistan / China / Kyrgyzstan / Uzbekistan

500

He wrote the Shahnameh, an important Persian epic

Ferdowsi

500

Which historical region is now called Sughd?

Sogdiana

500

What is a suzani?

Traditional Tajik/Uzbek embroidery

500

What do the seven stars on the flag represent?

unity and happiness

500

What is the second-largest city in Tajikistan?

Khujand

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