Armenia civics quiz: questions and answers
All 15 general civics quiz questions about Armenia with answers and explanations, grouped by topic. This is a learning quiz, not an official exam. Select a question to see the answer.
Government and law 5 questions
How Armenia is governed under its Constitution, including the National Assembly.
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What is the capital of Armenia?
Yerevan
Yerevan is the capital and largest city of Armenia.
What is the name of Armenia’s parliament?
The National Assembly
The National Assembly is Armenia's single-chamber parliament.
In which year was the Constitution of Armenia first adopted by referendum?
1995
The Constitution was adopted by referendum on 5 July 1995; 5 July is Constitution Day.
What form of government did the 2015 constitutional amendments give Armenia?
A parliamentary republic
The 2015 referendum changed Armenia from a semi-presidential to a parliamentary system.
What is the state language of Armenia?
Armenian
The Constitution names Armenian as the state language.
History 5 questions
Key figures and dates from early Christianity and the alphabet to independence in 1991.
Around which year is Armenia traditionally said to have adopted Christianity as its state religion?
301 AD
Armenia is traditionally regarded as the first nation to adopt Christianity as a state religion, in 301 AD.
Who created the Armenian alphabet in the early 5th century?
Mesrop Mashtots
Mesrop Mashtots created the Armenian alphabet around 405 AD.
On which date is Armenia’s Independence Day celebrated?
21 September
Armenians voted for independence in a referendum on 21 September 1991.
Republic Day on 28 May marks the founding of the First Republic of Armenia in which year?
1918
The First Republic of Armenia was established on 28 May 1918.
Which commander led the Armenians at the Battle of Avarayr in 451?
Vardan Mamikonian
Vardan Mamikonian led the Armenian forces at Avarayr in 451 and is honoured as a saint and national hero.
Geography, culture and symbols 5 questions
Armenia's flag, currency, Lake Sevan, music and spiritual heritage.
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What are the colours of the Armenian flag, from top to bottom?
Red, blue and orange
The flag of Armenia is a horizontal tricolour of red, blue and orange (apricot).
What is the currency of Armenia?
The dram
The Armenian dram has been the national currency since 1993.
What is the largest lake in Armenia?
Lake Sevan
Lake Sevan is the largest lake in Armenia and one of the largest high-altitude lakes in the world.
Etchmiadzin is the spiritual centre of which church?
The Armenian Apostolic Church
The Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin is the seat of the Catholicos of All Armenians.
The duduk, a symbol of Armenian music, is what kind of instrument?
A woodwind made of apricot wood
The duduk is a double-reed woodwind traditionally made of apricot wood. UNESCO lists its music as intangible heritage.
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