In AD 301, Armenia became the first country to do what?

Adopt Christianity as a state religion

The Wings of Tatev, leading to Tatev Monastery, held which record?

The longest non-stop double-track cable car

Armenia Quiz: Ancient Monasteries and Mount Ararat Views

This Armenia quiz explores the ancient Caucasus country, from the pink-stone capital Yerevan and its views of Mount Ararat to Lake Sevan, the rock-cut Geghard Monastery, the Wings of Tatev cable car, the unique Armenian alphabet, lavash bread, apricots, duduk music and a national love of chess. Ten questions.

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Capital
What is the capital of Armenia, often called the Pink City?
Religion
In AD 301, Armenia became the first country to do what?
Lakes
Which large high-altitude lake, sometimes called the jewel of Armenia, lies about 1,900 meters above sea level?
Monasteries
Which monastery is partly carved directly into a mountain cliff?
Cable Cars
The Wings of Tatev, leading to Tatev Monastery, held which record?
Alphabet
Who created the Armenian alphabet in the 5th century?
Food
Which thin flatbread, baked on the walls of a clay oven, is listed by UNESCO as Armenian heritage?
Music
Which double-reed woodwind instrument made of apricot wood is a symbol of Armenian music?
Fruit
Which fruit is so closely linked to Armenia that its Latin name means Armenian plum?
Games
Armenia is the first country to make which game a compulsory school subject?

Explanations: answer key for all 10 questions

Q1: What is the capital of Armenia, often called the Pink City?
Answer: Yerevan
Yerevan's buildings are made of pinkish volcanic tuff stone. The city is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world.
Q2: In AD 301, Armenia became the first country to do what?
Answer: Adopt Christianity as a state religion
The Armenian Apostolic Church is one of the oldest Christian churches. Etchmiadzin Cathedral is its spiritual center.
Q3: Which large high-altitude lake, sometimes called the jewel of Armenia, lies about 1,900 meters above sea level?
Answer: Lake Sevan
Lake Sevan is one of the largest freshwater high-altitude lakes in the world. The Sevanavank Monastery stands on its peninsula.
Q4: Which monastery is partly carved directly into a mountain cliff?
Answer: Geghard
Geghard, a UNESCO site, was named after the spear said to have pierced Jesus. Its rock-cut chambers have amazing acoustics.
Q5: The Wings of Tatev, leading to Tatev Monastery, held which record?
Answer: The longest non-stop double-track cable car
The cable car is about 5.7 kilometers long and crosses the deep Vorotan Gorge, with views of forests and mountains along the way.
Q6: Who created the Armenian alphabet in the 5th century?
Answer: Mesrop Mashtots
The alphabet originally had 36 letters. The Matenadaran in Yerevan holds thousands of ancient manuscripts.
Q7: Which thin flatbread, baked on the walls of a clay oven, is listed by UNESCO as Armenian heritage?
Answer: Lavash
Lavash is baked in a tonir oven. It is sometimes laid over the shoulders of newlyweds as a symbol of prosperity.
Q8: Which double-reed woodwind instrument made of apricot wood is a symbol of Armenian music?
Answer: The duduk
The duduk's warm, mournful sound has been used in many film soundtracks, including Gladiator, and UNESCO recognizes its music.
Q9: Which fruit is so closely linked to Armenia that its Latin name means Armenian plum?
Answer: The apricot
The apricot is called Prunus armeniaca. The color orange on the Armenian flag is often linked to it.
Q10: Armenia is the first country to make which game a compulsory school subject?
Answer: Chess
Chess has been taught in Armenian primary schools since 2011. The country has produced many grandmasters.

Armenia Quiz – Land of Stones and Monasteries

Armenia is a small, mountainous country in the South Caucasus, with a history stretching back thousands of years. It is known for ancient monasteries perched on cliffs, a unique alphabet, rich musical traditions and warm hospitality. Although Mount Ararat lies just across the border in Türkiye, its snowy peaks are a beloved symbol for Armenians and dominate the view from the capital.

Armenia has one of the world's oldest cultures. The kingdom of Urartu flourished here in ancient times, and Yerevan was founded as a fortress in 782 BC. In AD 301, Armenia became the first country to adopt Christianity as its state religion. In the 5th century, Mesrop Mashtots created the Armenian alphabet, which is still used today.

The country is dotted with medieval churches and monasteries, many built of local volcanic stone. Geghard is partly carved into a cliff, Tatev sits on the edge of a gorge reached by a record-breaking cable car, and Khor Virap offers close-up views of Ararat. Lake Sevan, high in the mountains, is a popular summer escape. Armenia became independent from the Soviet Union in 1991.

Armenian culture is full of music, food and craftsmanship. The haunting sound of the duduk, made from apricot wood, is famous around the world. Lavash bread, dolma, khorovats barbecue and fresh apricots are favorites at the table. Chess is a national passion and even a school subject. Armenians also have a large worldwide diaspora.

This quiz covers the history, landmarks, culture and food of Armenia.

What This Quiz Teaches

This quiz is perfect for travelers, history fans and lovers of music and food.

Armenia's capital and its pink stone
Armenia's early Christian history
Famous monasteries and Lake Sevan
The creation of the Armenian alphabet
Lavash, apricots and duduk music
Why chess is so important in Armenia

Quick Facts About Armenia

Armenia's currency is the dram.
The Armenian flag is red, blue and orange.
The world's oldest known leather shoe, about 5,500 years old, was found in an Armenian cave.
Khachkars are carved stone crosses found across the country.
Areni is a village famous for winemaking.
Garni Temple is a rare Greco-Roman temple in the Caucasus.