Georgia civics quiz: questions and answers
All 15 general civics quiz questions about Georgia 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 Georgia is governed under its 1995 Constitution, including the Parliament.
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What is the capital of Georgia?
Tbilisi
Tbilisi is the capital and largest city of Georgia.
What is the state language of Georgia?
Georgian
The Constitution names Georgian as the state language.
In which year was the current Constitution of Georgia adopted?
1995
The Constitution of Georgia was adopted on 24 August 1995 and has since been amended.
How many members does the Parliament of Georgia have?
150
The Parliament of Georgia is a single chamber of 150 members.
What form of government does Georgia have under its Constitution?
A parliamentary republic
Constitutional reforms made Georgia a parliamentary republic, in which the Government is accountable to Parliament.
History 5 questions
Key figures and dates from Saint Nino and Queen Tamar to independence.
Georgia’s Independence Day on 26 May marks independence declared in which year?
1918
The Democratic Republic of Georgia declared independence on 26 May 1918.
In which year did Georgia restore its independence from the Soviet Union?
1991
Georgia adopted the Act of Restoration of State Independence on 9 April 1991.
Which saint is credited with bringing Christianity to Georgia in the 4th century?
Saint Nino
Saint Nino preached in the kingdom of Iberia, which adopted Christianity in the 4th century.
Which monarch ruled during Georgia’s medieval Golden Age, from 1184 to 1213?
Queen Tamar
Queen Tamar's reign marked the height of Georgia's medieval Golden Age.
Which king won the Battle of Didgori in 1121?
David IV the Builder
King David IV, known as the Builder, defeated a large Seljuk army at Didgori in 1121.
Geography, culture and symbols 5 questions
Georgia's flag, currency, coast, literature and winemaking traditions.
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What does the flag of Georgia show?
Five red crosses on a white field
The Five Cross Flag has a large red cross with four smaller red crosses on a white field.
What is the currency of Georgia?
The lari
The Georgian lari has been the national currency since 1995.
Which sea lies on Georgia’s western coast?
The Black Sea
Georgia's coast, including the city of Batumi, lies on the Black Sea.
Who wrote the Georgian epic poem The Knight in the Panther’s Skin?
Shota Rustaveli
Shota Rustaveli wrote The Knight in the Panther's Skin around the late 12th or early 13th century.
What are qvevri, used in traditional Georgian winemaking?
Large clay vessels buried in the ground
Wine is fermented and stored in buried clay qvevri. UNESCO lists the method as intangible cultural heritage.
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