Armenia Quiz Part 2: Ancient Monasteries, Lavash, and the Duduk

How well do you know Armenia? Part 2

Test your knowledge of Armenia with these 10 new questions. Choose the best answer for each question and see your score at the end!

• 1. What is "lavash", a UNESCO-listed element of Armenian culture?

  • (A) A type of cheese
  • (B) A traditional thin, unleavened flatbread
  • (C) A meat skewer
  • (D) A yogurt drink

• 2. The city of Yerevan is often called the "Pink City" due to what?

  • (A) The color of its sunsets
  • (B) The abundance of pink flowers
  • (C) The color of the volcanic stone used in its buildings
  • (D) A famous pink-painted monument

• 3. What is a "khachkar"?

  • (A) A traditional Armenian cross-stone
  • (B) A type of pastry
  • (C) A folk dance
  • (D) A musical instrument

• 4. Who was Charles Aznavour?

  • (A) A famous Armenian general
  • (B) A world-renowned French-Armenian singer and songwriter
  • (C) The first president of Armenia
  • (D) A celebrated scientist

• 5. What is the name of the large, high-altitude lake located in the Armenian highlands?

  • (A) Lake Van
  • (B) Lake Urmia
  • (C) Lake Sevan
  • (D) Lake Baikal

• 6. What is the Armenian Genocide?

  • (A) A famine in the 19th century
  • (B) The systematic mass murder of 1.5 million Armenians by the Ottoman Empire
  • (C) A civil war in the 20th century
  • (D) A volcanic eruption that destroyed ancient cities

• 7. What is a "duduk"?

  • (A) A traditional Armenian woodwind instrument
  • (B) A type of hat
  • (C) A meat-filled dumpling
  • (D) A celebratory dance

• 8. What is the significance of the Khor Virap monastery?

  • (A) It is the oldest university in the world
  • (B) It is where Gregory the Illuminator was imprisoned
  • (C) It is the burial place of Armenian kings
  • (D) It is the largest monastery in Armenia

• 9. What is a common characteristic of Armenian hospitality?

  • (A) Guests are expected to cook their own meals
  • (B) Generous offerings of food and drink
  • (C) Visits are usually kept very short
  • (D) It is polite to refuse food multiple times

• 10. What is the most popular sport in Armenia?

  • (A) Chess
  • (B) Wrestling
  • (C) Football (Soccer)
  • (D) Weightlifting