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How well do you know Georgia?

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Embark on a journey through Georgia, a stunning nation where ancient history, majestic mountains, unique scripts, and legendary hospitality meet!

First-Time Visitor 0–4 · Curious Explorer 5–8 · Honorary Georgian 9–10

Which region of Georgia is famous for the boat-shaped khachapuri topped with a raw egg and butter?

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Correct answer: Adjara

Adjara, located on the Black Sea coast, is the birthplace of the boat-shaped Adjaruli khachapuri. The bread represents a boat, the cheese is the sea, and the egg yolk symbolizes the sun setting over the water. Traditionally, you tear off pieces of the warm crust to swirl the rich filling before eating. It is a hearty masterpiece that locals eat with their hands.

Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0.

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What is the name of the modern Georgian alphabet script used today?

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Correct answer: Mkhedruli

Mkhedruli, which translates to 'cavalry' or 'military,' is the modern script used for everyday writing in Georgia. It emerged around the 11th century and replaced the older ecclesiastical scripts. Amazingly, the Georgian writing system is one of only 14 unique alphabets in the entire world, and it features no capital letters at all.

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Which prominent mountain in Georgia is closely associated with the iconic Gergeti Trinity Church perched below it?

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Correct answer: Mount Kazbek

Mount Kazbek is a stunning dormant stratovolcano rising over 5,000 meters in the Caucasus. The 14th-century Gergeti Trinity Church sits on its lower slopes, framed beautifully against the snow-capped peak. According to Greek myth, this mountain is also said to be the place where Prometheus was chained to a rock as punishment for stealing fire.

Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0.

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Which medieval Georgian monarch ruled during the country's Golden Age and was officially styled as King?

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Correct answer: Tamar

Tamar the Great ruled Georgia during its medieval Golden Age in the 12th century. Because female rulers were unprecedented, she was crowned with the male title of 'Mepe' (King) to emphasize her absolute sovereign authority. Under her highly successful reign, Georgia expanded its empire, built incredible monuments, and flourished culturally.

Photo: 13th century painter, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.

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What is the name of the traditional clay vessel used for fermenting and aging Georgian wine underground?

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Correct answer: Qvevri

A qvevri is a large, egg-shaped clay vessel used for making traditional Georgian wine. It is buried underground up to its neck to maintain a stable temperature during fermentation. This unique method is over 8,000 years old and has been recognized by UNESCO. It allows the wine to ferment naturally with grape skins, giving it a distinct amber color.

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Which historic Georgian cave city was built inside a cliff face to protect its people from medieval invasions?

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Correct answer: Vardzia

Vardzia is a spectacular cave monastery complex carved into the side of the Erusheti Mountain. Built in the late 12th century under Queen Tamar, it once contained thousands of rooms across thirteen tiers to hide citizens from invaders. It even featured an advanced self-sustaining water system that supplied fresh mountain water to its inhabitants.

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Which Georgian folk song was included on the Voyager Golden Record sent into space in 1977?

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Correct answer: Chakrulo

Chakrulo is a famous Georgian folk song known for its complex three-part polyphony and dramatic vocal performance. In 1977, NASA selected it to be included on the Golden Record aboard the Voyager spacecraft, representing the finest achievements of human culture. Georgia's ancient polyphonic singing tradition is also protected by UNESCO.

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Which major river flows directly through the heart of Georgia's capital city, Tbilisi?

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Correct answer: Mtkvari

The Mtkvari River (also known as the Kura) flows from Turkey through Tbilisi and eventually empties into the Caspian Sea. It divides the Georgian capital into two distinct halves and is crossed by several famous bridges, including the futuristic Peace Bridge. The river has shaped the city's geography and history for over 1,500 years.

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What is the name of the ancient, historic bath district in Tbilisi known for its hot sulfur springs?

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Correct answer: Abanotubani

Abanotubani is Tbilisi's historic sulfur bath district, famous for its distinctive red-brick domes. Legend says King Vakhtang Gorgasali discovered these hot springs while hunting, which inspired him to build the capital city here. The name Tbilisi itself literally means 'warm location' because of these natural, therapeutic thermal waters.

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Which remote, mountainous region of Georgia is famous for its medieval defensive towers and the village of Ushguli?

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Correct answer: Svaneti

Svaneti is a breathtaking, high-altitude region in northwestern Georgia. Its villages, including Ushguli, are famous for their medieval stone tower-houses built between the 9th and 13th centuries. These iconic towers served both as family dwellings and defensive outposts against avalanches and invaders in this rugged, isolated mountain landscape.

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