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Armenia is a wonderful place, with loads of amazing things! This is a quiz about Armenia, hope you enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by Ewefojhghjkbw. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Ewefojhghjkbw

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
409,991

Updated
Sep 10 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
209

Last 3 plays: Guest 97 (7/10), Guest 87 (10/10), panagos (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. How old is Yerevan, the capital of Armenia? Hint

8,200 years

2,800 years

820 years

280 years

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the terrain of Armenia? Hint

Rainforest

Flat plains

Mountains

Desert

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the area of Armenia? Hint

8,000 sq km (4,970 sq mi)

86,600 sq km (53,810 sq mi)

29,743 sq km (11,484 sq mi)

69,700 sq km (43,310 sq mi)

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the official language of Armenia? Hint

Georgian

Armenian

Azeri

Russian

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the national dish of Armenia? Hint

Dolma

Khorovats

Harissa (not the North African chilli paste)

Kyufta

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the currency of Armenia? Hint

Armenian dram

Euro

Armenian ruble

Armenian manat

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the highest point in Armenia? Hint

Mount Ararat

Mount Aragats

Azhdahak

Porak

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Question 8 of 10

8. What was/is the greatest extent of Armenia? Hint

Principality of Armenia

Kingdom of Armenia

Present

Republic of Armenia

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was Armenia named after? Hint

Armenian for Caucasia

Persian for fire protector

The great-grandson of Haik's great-grandson

St Emma

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Question 10 of 10

10. How many countries does Armenia border? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How old is Yerevan, the capital of Armenia?

Answer: 2,800 years

Yerevan is approximately 2,803 years in 2022. It was founded by King Argishti I of Urartu in 782 BCE as a fortress. Its old name was Erebuni.

2. What is the terrain of Armenia?

Answer: Mountains

Armenia is very mountainous, with several mountain ranges such as Javakheti and Armeno-Georgian. Its average elevation is 1,800 metres (5,900 ft).

3. What is the area of Armenia?

Answer: 29,743 sq km (11,484 sq mi)

Armenia covers 29,743 sq km (11,484 sq mi). From the northwest to the southeast it is 360 km. From east to west it is 200 km.

4. What is the official language of Armenia?

Answer: Armenian

Armenian is the official language in Armenia. It has interesting punctuation. For example, a full stop (period) looks like a colon. The question mark is above other letters, so 'How are you?' would be Inčʿpe?s es. It also has a symbol for abbreviated words (՟).

5. What is the national dish of Armenia?

Answer: Harissa (not the North African chilli paste)

Harissa is porridge made of meat and wheat cooked for a long time, traditionally in a tonir. Ardashes Hagop Keoleian, the emperor at the time, chose Harissa as the national dish.

6. What is the currency of Armenia?

Answer: Armenian dram

The Armenian dram is the official currency of Armenia and the unofficial Artsakh Republic (also called Nagorno-Karabakh). It is also unofficially used in Georgia by the Javakheti Region of Georgia. Its symbol is ֏.

7. What is the highest point in Armenia?

Answer: Mount Aragats

Mount Aragats is the highest point in Armenia. It is a isolated, four peaked volcano in the province of Aragatsotn and Shirak.

8. What was/is the greatest extent of Armenia?

Answer: Kingdom of Armenia

The greatest extent of Armenia was when the Kingdom of Armenia covered 300,000 sq km in 69 BC.

9. What was Armenia named after?

Answer: The great-grandson of Haik's great-grandson

Armenia's name is derived from Armenak or Aram, the great-grandson of Haik's great-grandson. It was given to the country by neighbouring countries. Haik was the legendary founder of Armenia.

10. How many countries does Armenia border?

Answer: 4

Armenia borders four countries: Turkey, Georgia, Azerbaijan and Iran. Armenia is in Europe and Asia, so it is a transcontinental country.

Source: Author Ewefojhghjkbw

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