AGBU Quiz Pursuit: Armenian Edition

Armenia is sometimes referred to as the 'Land of' what?

• Lakes
• Fountains
• Churches
• Rivers

Which Armenian church is considered the world's oldest cathedral?

• Zvartnots Cathedral
• Etchmiadzin Cathedral
• Saint Gayane Church
• Khor Virap

The statue of Mayr Hayastan in Yerevan is dedicated to the victory of which war?

• World War I
• World War II
• Battle of Sardarapad
• Artsakh Liberation War

Why do Armenians always win at chess?

• They always open with the Armenian Gambit
• The Armenian secret strategy
• It's in their genes
• Because they've already mastered 'Tavli' (Backgammon)

Which fruit is Armenia famous for, often referred to as the "national fruit"?

• Apple
• Peach
• Pomegranate
• Apricot

How many letters did the original Armenian alphabet have when it was created by Mesrop Mashtots?

• 26

• 38

• 36

• 39

What was the first book that was translated into Armenian?

• The Book of Laws
• The Bible
• The Constitution
• Harry Potter

Which is the largest Armenian non-governmental organization globally?

• AGBU
• Armenian Assembly of America
• The Lincy Foundation
• Hayastan All-Armenian Fund

What year was AGBU founded and where?

• 1910, New York (USA)
• 1945, Paris (France)
• 1906, Cairo (Egypt)
• 1860, Istanbul (Turkey)

What does the acronym “AGBU” stand for?

• American Guild of Business Unions
• Armenian General Benevolent Union
• American General Benevolent Union
• Armenian Global Benefit Union