Armenia Basics
What is the capital city of Armenia?
Yerevan
Who created the Armenian alphabet?
Mesrop Mashtots
What is the main religion of Armenia?
Christianity
What is the national fruit of Armenia?
Apricot
What country is Armenia’s neighbor to the north?
Georgia
What colors are on the Armenian flag?
Red, Blue, and Orange
Who helped Armenia become the first Christian nation?
Saint Gregory the Illuminator
Armenia was the first country to become Christian in what year?
301 AD
What is the national symbol that appears on the flag’s colors?
Mount Ararat
What's the second most spoken language in Armenia?
Russian
What continent is Armenia in?
Asia
What famous king made Armenia powerful long ago?
King Tigran the Great
What is a “khachkar”?
A stone cross carved to show faith
What is Armenia’s money called?
Dram
What year did Armenia become an independent country again?
1991
What famous mountain is a symbol of Armenia?
Mount Ararat
Who was the hero that fought to protect Christianity in the Battle of Avarayr?
Vardan Mamikonian
What is the name of the Armenian alphabet creator?
Mesrop Mashtots
What animal is shown on the Armenian coat of arms?
Eagle and Lion
What’s one popular sport in Armenia?
Wrestling or soccer
Armenia used to be part of a large group of countries called the ___?
The Soviet Union (USSR)
Which 21st-century Armenian-American became one of the most famous chess players in history?
Levon Aronian
What is the name of the main church of Armenia?
Etchmiadzin Cathedral
What’s the name of the famous ancient site made of big stones like “Armenian Stonehenge”?
Zorats Karer
What lake in Armenia is most commonly referred to as the "blue eyes of Armenia"?
Lake Sevan