Georgian Identity & the Church
In the 9th–10th centuries, Georgians unified based on shared language and this.
“What is religion?”
The city that became a major trade center in Kartli.
“What is Tbilisi?
The dynasty that inherited Kartli through Ashot I.
Who are the Bagrationi?
Bagrat gained legal claims partly through adoption by this leader.
Who is David III Kurapalati
When Bagrat’s father died in 1008, he assumed this royal title.
“What is King of the Abkhazians and Georgians?”
This institution helped form a unified national identity.
What is the Georgian Church?
Trade routes increased the economic importance of this city
What is Tbilisi?”
Liparit Baghuashi established this powerful stronghold.
What is the Kldekari fortress?”
He first became ruler of Shida Kartli in this year.
What is 988?”
The region Bagrat annexed after David Chorbishop rebelled.
“What is Kakhet-Hereti?”
This region was the traditional center of Georgian culture and politics.
“What is Kartli?”
Bagrat reasserted authority here after the Battle of Moghri.
What is Uplistsikhe?
Regional nobles supported this fortress-holder’s independence.
Who is Liparit Baghuashi
She served as his regent while he was a minor.
Who is Queen Gurandukht?
Bagrat added titles referring to these two areas: Iberia and this one
What is Lazica?”
Control over Shida Kartli symbolized this for Georgian rulers.
What is legitimate leadership over all Georgia?”
Bagrat was captured by rebellious nobles here.
“What is Artanuji?”
This noble family’s defeat helped end internal rebellion.
Who are the Baghuashi
Region Bagrat first ruled as king in Western Georgia.
What is Egris-Abkhazia?
Cathedral Bagrat III built as a royal symbol in Kutaisi.
“What is Bagrat’s Cathedral?”
Many rulers claimed descent from ancient kings to strengthen this.
“What is political legitimacy?”
This major city remained outside United Georgia under Bagrat III.
“What is Tbilisi?”
Their resistance showed the strength of this feudal system.
What is noble independence?”
Nobles resisted Bagrat because they wanted to preserve this.
What is their political independence?”
He was buried here.
What is Bedia Cathedral?”