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Basic Armenian Trivia Quiz

These are basic Armenian phrases that can get anyone through the first day in Armenia, in case anyone ever finds themselves in that part of the world. (NB - '@' stands for the neutral 'schwa' vowel.)

A multiple-choice quiz by Irena98_00. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Irena98_00

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
151,509

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
598

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Question 1 of 10

1. How do you say "Hello" in Armenian? Hint

Shnorhakalutyun

Barev

Hajogh

Bari ahorjak

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Question 2 of 10

2. If you are hungry and want to buy something sweet from a vendor a
"karkandak" would be a good choice!

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. If someone asks you "Inche dzer anun?" in Armenian, what are they asking you? Hint

How old are you?

What is your name?

Do you have a pet?

Where are you from?

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Question 4 of 10

4. If you needed something to drink, what would you ask for at the vendor? Hint

Kerakur

Khmichk

Shorer

Khanut

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Question 5 of 10

5. If you have a "kartez" in your hand, what are you holding? Hint

suitcase

documents

camera

map

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Question 6 of 10

6. Where would you go to get something to eat or drink? Hint

Khanut

Chasharan

Tun

Dprots

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Question 7 of 10

7. Lake "Sevan" is the only large lake in the whole country.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. If you are asked "Kani tarekanes?", what are you being asked? Hint

How old are you?

Where are you going?

Where are you from?

Are you thirsty?

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Question 9 of 10

9. What does a "girk" mean? Hint

a store

a book

a girl

a cup of tea

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Question 10 of 10

10. And finally! What is the capital of Armenia? Hint

Gyumri

Sevan

Spitak

Yerevan

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How do you say "Hello" in Armenian?

Answer: Barev

The first word to know in any language - in Armenian also.

2. If you are hungry and want to buy something sweet from a vendor a "karkandak" would be a good choice!

Answer: False

A "karkandak" is actually a piece of pastry usually filled with savoury ingredients. Usually it's either ground meat or potatoes with herbs. Very tasty and inexpensive!

3. If someone asks you "Inche dzer anun?" in Armenian, what are they asking you?

Answer: What is your name?

The answer to this question is "Im anun (your name)".

4. If you needed something to drink, what would you ask for at the vendor?

Answer: Khmichk

"Khmichk" can also be an alcoholic drink.

5. If you have a "kartez" in your hand, what are you holding?

Answer: map

If you actually look at the map of Armenia, you will find a lot of mountains all over the country. That's why the weather is continental - cold in the winter and hot in the summer!

6. Where would you go to get something to eat or drink?

Answer: Chasharan

A "chasharan" could be described as a cafe where people go to get a cup of coffee and a snack such as a sandwich.

7. Lake "Sevan" is the only large lake in the whole country.

Answer: True

It is also a freshwater lake, making it a perfect environment for farming fish - it is the country's main source.

8. If you are asked "Kani tarekanes?", what are you being asked?

Answer: How old are you?

This phrase literally means "How many years are you?"

9. What does a "girk" mean?

Answer: a book

Armenian is known for its artists and writers. Some of the best known writers and poets are Hovaness Tumanyan, Gazaros Agayan, and Avetik Isahakyan.

10. And finally! What is the capital of Armenia?

Answer: Yerevan

Yerevan is the biggest city in the country. It is full of art galleries, museums, monuments, government facilities, hotels, and almost everything else you could want to explore in order to learn about this wonderful place!

Source: Author Irena98_00

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