Founding and Origins
The ARF was founded in this city.
(Bonus 100 points if you know which Epire ruled over it)
Tiflis
(Russian)
This founder was 31 years old when the ARF was established.
Kristapor Mikaelian
In the Ottoman Empire, Armenians were subjected to this financial burden.
Heavy taxation
The ARF fought for this concept — the right of Armenians to govern themselves.
National self-determination
This ARF-founded organization connects Armenian youth globally to their roots.
The AYF
What year was the ARF founded in ?
1890
Also known as Rostom, this founder was 23 at the time of the ARF's founding.
Stepan Zorian
European powers discussed these for Armenians, but rarely implemented them meaningfully.
Reforms or Changes in favor of the Armenians
Alongside diplomacy and political organizing, the ARF supported this when communities were under threat.
Armed resistance / self-defense
This Empire opressed Armenians, and their marginalization is why the AYF was formed.
Ottoman Empire
At age 24, this founder was the second-youngest of the three ARF founders.
Simon Zavarian
Beyond taxation, Armenians faced violence, periodic massacres, and denial of these.
Basic civil rights
The ARF built these types of global networks to raise awareness and fund operations.
Grassroots / diaspora networks
How many founders did the ARF have?
3
The three ARF founders were all under this age when they started the organization.
32
This global trend of oppressed peoples organizing influenced Armenian political thinkers.
Other Nationalist and Revolutionary movements
This three-word phrase describes what the ARF has always worked toward for the Armenian people.
(Hint: Swearing in Ceremonies)
A free, independent, and united Armenia
The ARF's founding reflected the belief that Armenians needed political power and this, (other than cultural survival)
Organized self defense
The founders believed no one else would do this for Armenians, making the founding of the ARF essential.
(Hint: don't overthink it)
No one else would protect Armenians
Armenians were treated as this in the Ottoman Empire, denied the same rights as others.
Second-class citizens
The AYF, Homenetmen, ARS, and ANCA all exist today because of the ARF's long-term investment in this.
Community building / nation building
The ARF protected Armenian communities not only from physical violence, but also from this gradual threat to their identity.
Assimilation