Georgia Quiz Part 2: Cradle of Wine, Cave Cities, and Caucasian Culture

Test your knowledge of Georgia, from the ancient wine-making traditions to the cave city of Vardzia.

A stylized, modern illustration of Georgia, featuring the Narikala Fortress overlooking Tbilisi, the ancient cave city of Vardzia, a traditional 'qvevri' wine vessel, and a plate of Khachapuri.

How well do you know Georgia? Part 2

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

  • 1. What is a "supra" in Georgian culture?

  • 2. What is the name of the traditional Georgian bread baked in a large, circular clay oven called a "tone"?

  • 3. The industrial city of Chiatura is famous for its extensive and aging system of what?

  • 4. At a Georgian feast (supra), who is the "tamada"?

  • 5. What is "chacha," a potent Georgian beverage?

  • 6. The ancient cave city of Vardzia was originally built in the 12th century for what purpose?

  • 7. What is "khachapuri," one of Georgia's most famous dishes?

  • 8. What is unique about the Georgian alphabet (Mkhedruli)?

  • 9. Which region is considered the heart of Georgia's wine country?

  • 10. Which historical figure, born in Gori, Georgia, ruled the Soviet Union for nearly 30 years?