Quiz: Armenia

  1. What was the capital?

    • Yerevan
    • Asmara
    • Gitega; former capital Bujumbura
    • Kingston
    Answer

    Yerevan — Capital: Yerevan.

  2. When was Armenia founded?

    • 21 September 1991, independence declared as the Soviet Union dissolved
    • 16 August 1960, independence from Britain
    • 10 October 1970, independence from Britain
    • 1949, when the Republic of China government moved to Taipei after the civil war
    Answer

    21 September 1991, independence declared as the Soviet Union dissolved — Founded: 21 September 1991, independence declared as the Soviet Union dissolved.

  3. What form of government does Armenia have?

    • Parliamentary republic
    • Local president and assembly under the 2004 autonomy statute; a high commissioner represents France
    • Federal presidential republic
    • Parliamentary system with a premier; the King of New Zealand is head of state, represented by a governor general
    Answer

    Parliamentary republic — Government: Parliamentary republic.

  4. True or false: Armenia is a landlocked country in the Caucasus, the first state to adopt Christianity, in 301.

    • True
    • False
    Answer

    True — True. Armenia is a landlocked country in the Caucasus, the first state to adopt Christianity, in 301.