Way Back When
The first time Armenia gained independence
What is 1918?
The country we are learning about this month
What is Armenia?
Do they celebrate Independence Day?
Yes, they gained Independence from the Soviet Union aka Russia
The Armenian Capital (Yerevan) is also called The *blank* City
Hint: It's a color
What is the Pink City?
Yerevan gets its pretty pink hue (and moniker) from the rosy volcanic rock that was used to construct many of the city’s buildings.
Devin's age
What is 26?
Years of the Armenian Genocide
What is 1915-1918 and 1920-1923?
Capital of Armenia
What is Yerevan?
Armenian Christmas
What is January 6th?
Famous Armenian Family
Who are the Kardashians?
Cher is also Armenian
Devin's favorite color
What is Blue?
Biggest event in Armenian History
What is the Armenian Genocide?
1.5 million Armenians were killed out of 2 million Armenians.
Colors of the Armenian Flag
What are Red, Blue, Yellow?
Armenian Independence Day
What is September 21st?
This game is part of Armenian school curriculum
What is Chess?
Devin's full name
What is Devin Nicole Salsbury?
Year Armenian independence was recognized in the U.S.
What is 1991
Two countries that border Armenia
What are Turkey, Georgia, Azerbaija, and Iran?
January 28th 2020 holiday
When is Army Day?
Religion that Started in Armenia
What is Christianity?
Christianity spread to the now-defunct Kingdom of Armenia soon after the death of Jesus, though it took until the early 4th century for it to be adopted as the state religion. Still, that was earlier than any other country on the planet.
Devin's two favorite animals
What are killer whales and hedgehogs?
Restricted during the Armenian Genocide
What is the use of photography and reporting by the Young Turk government?
Many American missionaries and diplomatic representatives witnessed the deportations and broke the news outside of the country.
Highest point in Armenia
What is Mount Aragats?
Vardavar is celebrated this way
What is dumping water on people?
A Christian tradition celebrating the transfiguration of Jesus Christ but was originally pagan. Traditionally associated with the goddess Astghik, who was the goddess of water, beauty, love and fertility. Named “Vartavar” because Armenians offered her roses as a celebration (vart means "rose" in Armenian and var mean "rise").
This Religious Artifact is believed by Armenians to remain in Armenia
What is Noah's Ark?
There’s a widely-held belief in Armenia that Noah’s Ark is embedded in ice atop Mount Ararat. Despite many expeditions, said ark has never been found, but that doesn’t stop it appearing on Armenia’s coat of arms.
Devin's niece and nephew
Who are Payton and David?