History of the Wars

Which class held the most power in the Georgian feudal hierarchy?

• Peasants

• Merchants

• Craftsmen

• Nobility

Which apostle is traditionally credited with preaching Christianity in western Georgia (Colchis)?

• Saint Peter

• Saint Andrew

• Saint Nino

• Saint John

What is the significance of Saint Nino in Georgian history?

• She was the first queen of Georgia

• She founded the first university in Georgia

• She led the Georgian army to victory

• She converted the Georgian kingdom to Christianity

How did Mazdaism influence ancient Georgia?

• It influenced Georgian religious beliefs before Christianity

• It led to the adoption of Buddhism

• It was the main religion of all Georgian tribes

• It was brought by Arab conquerors

Why did Justinian I build the fortress of Petra in Lazica?

• To serve as a religious center

• To protect trade with Iran

• To establish an agricultural colony

• To strengthen Byzantine control in the Caucasus

How did Khosrow I impact the Kingdom of Iberia (Georgia)?

• He established a protectorate over Iberia

• He expanded the kingdom's borders

• He converted the Iberian people to Zoroastrianism

• He completely conquered Iberia and annexed it

Who were the main opponents in the Lazic War?

• The Byzantine Empire and the Arabs

• The Sassanian Empire and the Khazars

• The Byzantine Empire and the Sassanian Empire

• The Byzantine Empire and the Franks

What is Vakhtang Gorgasali most known for?

• Expanding the Byzantine Empire

• Defeating the Sassanian Empire

• Introducing Christianity to the Kingdom of Iberia

• Establishing the capital of Tbilisi and strengthening the Kingdom of Iberia

What significant cultural impact did Vakhtang Gorgasali have on Georgia?

• He helped establish the Georgian Orthodox Church as an integral part of the state

• He introduced Greek as the official language of the kingdom

• He promoted the spread of Islam in Georgia

• He encouraged the translation of Persian literature into Georgian

What is Ujarma known for?

• Being the capital of Georgia during the medieval period

• Being an ancient fortress and royal residence, associated with the Kingdom of Iberia

• Being a major trade center in the Caucasus

• Being the birthplace of Vakhtang Gorgasali