Quiz: Georgia

  1. What was the capital?

    • Tbilisi
    • Plymouth is the official capital but stands abandoned; government offices sit at Brades
    • Rome
    • Lisbon
    Answer

    Tbilisi — Capital: Tbilisi.

  2. When was Georgia founded?

    • 9 April 1991, independence declared as the Soviet Union dissolved
    • 26 May 1966, independence from Britain
    • 4 July 1946, independence from the United States
    • 3 October 1932, independence from the British mandate
    Answer

    9 April 1991, independence declared as the Soviet Union dissolved — Founded: 9 April 1991, independence declared as the Soviet Union dissolved.

  3. What form of government does Georgia have?

    • Parliamentary republic
    • Semi presidential republic; chronic coups
    • Federal parliamentary republic
    • Federal parliamentary republic; the army has ruled directly for long stretches
    Answer

    Parliamentary republic — Government: Parliamentary republic.

  4. True or false: Georgia is a mountainous country in the Caucasus with one of the oldest Christian traditions.

    • True
    • False
    Answer

    True — True. Georgia is a mountainous country in the Caucasus with one of the oldest Christian traditions.