Geography
Which continent is Uzbekistan located in?
Asia
What ancient trade route passed through Uzbekistan, connecting the East and West?
Silk Road
When was the law about the State Flag of Uzbekistan adopted?
The law about the State Flag was adopted on November 18, 1991
Who is considered the father of Uzbek literature?
Alisher Navoi
What has legs, but doesn’t walk?
Table
This mountain range in eastern Uzbekistan is part of the greater Tien Shan mountain system and is popular for hiking and skiing.
Chatkal Range
This ancient city of Uzbekistan, now a UNESCO World Heritage site, was a major center of Islamic learning and known for its architectural masterpieces like the Kalon Minaret.
Bukhara
What is the significance of the red stripes on the flag?
The two thin red stripes symbolize the power of life
Who was "Days Gone By" written by?
Abdulla Qodiriy
The more of this there is, the less you see. What is it?
Darkness
This famous lake in western Uzbekistan, once one of the world’s largest inland seas, has significantly shrunk due to water diversion projects.
Aral Sea
When did Uzbekistan gain its independence?
Uzbekistan declared its independence from the Soviet Union on September 1, 1991, following the dissolution of the USSR.
Who wrote the poem for the national anthem of Uzbekistan, and who composed the music?
The poem for the national anthem was written by A. Aripov, and the music was composed by M. Burkhanov.
Who is the author of this poem?
In cool mornings, almond blossoms
Purple lip, spring on the ground,
The flight of birds, the gentleness of the winds,
Spring in velvet valleys, hills…
Zulfiya
I'm tall when I'm young, and I'm short when I'm old. What am I?
Candle, pen
Uzbekistan is one of the two double landlocked countries in the world. Name the other one
Liechtenstein
Which city is surrounded by this well preserved brick wall, constructed in the 10th century?
Khiva
What historical significance does the color blue in the flag of Uzbekistan hold, and which notable figure's flag shared this color?
The color blue symbolizes the sky and water, which are essential for life. It also reflects the color of the state flag of the great ruler Amir Temur, symbolizing strength and power.
Who wrote the first Uzbek play, and what was its title?
Mahmudhodja Behbudi wrote the first Uzbek play, titled Padarkush (The Patricide).
If you’re running in a race and you pass the person in second place, what place are you in?
Second place
What is the highest peak in Uzbekistan, and where is it located?
The country's highest peak, Khazret Sultan, stands at 4,643 meters (15,233 feet) in the Gissar Range.
Which is the tallest Minaret in Uzbekistan?
Islom Hoja Minaret
Discuss the role of the eight-pointed star in Uzbekistan’s emblem. How does it combine both cultural and religious symbolism?
The eight-pointed star represents unity and the universal nature of the Republic, while the crescent and star within it are sacred Islamic symbols, reflecting the deep-rooted influence of Islam on Uzbek culture and identity.
Be modest, simple, not to set foot - In the step of pride, no up! So the people kiss in good, From the forehead of the cup.
Erkin Vohidov
I go up and down, but never move. What am I?
A staircase.