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After the fall of the Armenian Ardashesian kingdom, which royal dynasty ruled over Armenia?
After the fall of the Armenian Ardashesian kingdom, which royal dynasty ruled over Armenia?
The Arshagouni dynasty
Who became the first king of the Armenian Arshagouni dynasty?
Who became the first king of the Armenian Arshagouni dynasty?
Drtad
Whose brother was Drtad?
Whose brother was Drtad?
Drag was king Vagharshags brother
Why were the Armenians closer with Parthians?
Why were the Armenians closer with Parthians?
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When was Armenia first separated into Eastern and Western Armenia? What were the two countries that separated Armenia?
When was Armenia first separated into Eastern and Western Armenia? What were the two countries that separated Armenia?
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Who were the 2 apostles that brought Christianity into Armenia?
Who were the 2 apostles that brought Christianity into Armenia?
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Why is the Armenian church called Apostolic?
Why is the Armenian church called Apostolic?
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What does it mean B.C. and A.D.? What does '£. U' and 'P. t' stand for?
What does it mean B.C. and A.D.? What does '£. U' and 'P. t' stand for?
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Armenia became the first country in the world that accepted Christianity as a state religion. Which year did it happen?
Armenia became the first country in the world that accepted Christianity as a state religion. Which year did it happen?
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Who was the king of Armenia at that time?
Who was the king of Armenia at that time?
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Who was Grigor Lusavorich?
Who was Grigor Lusavorich?
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Before Christianity, what was the religion of the Armenian people?
Before Christianity, what was the religion of the Armenian people?
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There is only one preserved pagan temple in Armenia. What's the name of it?
There is only one preserved pagan temple in Armenia. What's the name of it?
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In ancient Armenian religion, who was the creator of the universe, the father of all gods?
In ancient Armenian religion, who was the creator of the universe, the father of all gods?
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Who was the goddess of motherhood? She was called “The Golden Mother”.
Who was the goddess of motherhood? She was called “The Golden Mother”.
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Who was the god of bravery?
Who was the god of bravery?
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Why was it important for Armenians to become Christian?
Why was it important for Armenians to become Christian?
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When was the Armenian Alphabet created?
When was the Armenian Alphabet created?
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Who is the creator of the Armenian alphabet?
Who is the creator of the Armenian alphabet?
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How many letters did he create?
How many letters did he create?
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Who was the head of the Armenian church at that time?
Who was the head of the Armenian church at that time?
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What was the first book that was translated into Armenian?
What was the first book that was translated into Armenian?
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Where was Mesrop Mashtots born?
Where was Mesrop Mashtots born?
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Where is he buried?
Where is he buried?
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Who wrote a book about Mesrop Mashtots's life? (One of his students wrote it, write his name.)
Who wrote a book about Mesrop Mashtots's life? (One of his students wrote it, write his name.)
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In the 4th century a Zorostrian Persian king ordered Armenians to change their religion. What was his name?
In the 4th century a Zorostrian Persian king ordered Armenians to change their religion. What was his name?
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Who was Vartan Mamigonian?
Who was Vartan Mamigonian?
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Who was Vasag Syuni?
Who was Vasag Syuni?
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When did the main battle take place?
When did the main battle take place?
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Where did it happen? (Name of the field)
Where did it happen? (Name of the field)
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Why do we call Vasak Syuni a traitor?
Why do we call Vasak Syuni a traitor?
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When did the Arabs come to Armenia?
When did the Arabs come to Armenia?
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Who led the Armenian fight against Arabs?
Who led the Armenian fight against Arabs?
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Eventually he could sign a treaty with Arabs. What were the conditions?
Eventually he could sign a treaty with Arabs. What were the conditions?
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What was the name of the Armenian capital at that time?
What was the name of the Armenian capital at that time?
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How many years did Arabs stay (rule) in Armenia?
How many years did Arabs stay (rule) in Armenia?
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How many years did the Arshagouni dynasty rule over Armenia?
How many years did the Arshagouni dynasty rule over Armenia?
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Study Notes
Armenian History Midterm Study Notes
- The Arshagouni dynasty ruled Armenia after the fall of the Ardashesian kingdom.
- Drtad became the first king of the Armenian Arshagouni dynasty.
- King Drtad was the brother of Drag.
- Armenians were closer to Parthians because they were both Indo-European tribes and their kings belonged to the same family.
- Armenia was separated into Eastern and Western Armenia in the 16th century.
- Christianity was introduced to Armenia.
- St. Bartholomew and St. Thaddeus brought Christianity to Armenia.
- The Armenian Apostolic Church believes in Apostolic Succession.
- Armenia became the first country to adopt Christianity as its state religion about 1700 years ago.
- Grigor Lusavorich was the founder and first official head of the Armenian Apostolic Church.
- The religion of Armenia before Christianity was a form of atheism.
- Garni Temple is a preserved pagan temple in Armenia.
- Aramazd was the creator of the universe in ancient Armenian religion.
- Anahid was the goddess of motherhood, called the Golden mother.
- Vahagn was the god of bravery.
- Armenians adopted Christianity to maintain their identity.
- Mesrop Mashtots created the Armenian alphabet in the 4th century or 405.
- The Armenian alphabet has 39 letters, with 2 more added later.
- Artashes IV was the king of Armenia at a specific time mentioned in the text.
- Drtad was the head of the Armenian church at a certain period in time.
- The Bible was the first book translated into Armenian.
- Mesrop Mashtots was born in Taron, and is buried in a cell under the main altar of a church in Oshakan.
- Koryun wrote a book about the life of Mesrop Mashtots.
- King Hazard II ordered Armenians to change their religion in the 4th century.
- Vartan Mamigonian was a minister of Armenia.
- Vasag Syuni was a minister of Armenia.
- The main battle took place in the Avarayr field in 451 AD.
- During a rebellion, Vasak Syuni left his people alone in a difficult situation.
- Arabs came to Armenia starting from 652 AD.
- Teotoros Rechdouni led the Armenian fight against the Arabs.
- The Arabic treaty with Armenia allowed Armenia to avoid paying taxes for 3 years, after which they only had to pay taxes annually and were promised protection from the outside world by the Arabs.
- The Capital of Armenia at this time was Tvin.
- The Arabs stayed in Armenia for 240 years.
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Prepare for your midterm with this comprehensive study quiz focusing on significant events and figures in Armenian history. Key topics include the Arshagouni dynasty, the introduction of Christianity, and the cultural transitions in Armenia. Test your knowledge of both historical events and religious developments in this essential quiz.
