All About the Nation of Georgia Quiz

Answer: The Black Sea

The Black Sea borders Georgia and covers an area of 168,495 square miles. The volume of the water is 133,500 cubic miles and the maximum depth is 7,238 feet. The Pontic Mountains are to the south and the Caucasus Mountains are to the east.

The Black Sea has a positive balance of water flowing in and out. It is all part of a two-way hydrological exchange. Water from the Mediterranean flows into the Black Sea. The Black Sea flows into the Aegean Sea. As the Black Sea water is less salty and is cooler, it floats over the saltier Mediterranean water.

Answer: 19th

Georgia was annexed at the beginning of the 19th century. The Russian Empire existed, as a state, from 1721 until 1917. Georgia experienced a brief period of independence after the Russian Revolution of 1917. In 1921, Georgia was invaded by Bolshevik armies. As a result, in 1922 Georgia became a part of the Soviet Union.

Answer: 1991

In 1991 Georgia regained its independence. There was much civil unrest and economic issues during the 1990s. When the Rose Revolution occurred, democratic reforms were enacted by new political leadership. The civil unrest was referred to as the Georgian Civil War. The conflicts occurred in the regions of South Ossetia and Abkhazia.

From December 21, 1991 to January 6, 1992, there was a violent military coup involving Zviad Gamsakhurdia, the first President of Georgia, who was democratically elected. President Gamsakhurdia made an attempt to regain power in 1993.

Gamsakhurdia's rebellion was defeated. However, Ossetia and Abkhazia seceded from Georgia. Conflicts have continued and there are flare-ups on occasion.

Answer: Democratic Semi-Presidential Republic

The president is the head of state. The prime minster is the head of government. Therefore, Georgia is a Democratic Semi-Presidential Republic.

The president and the cabinet of Georgia are the executive branch of power. Ministers, headed by the prime minister, are appointed by the president. However, the defense and interior ministers are not members of the cabinet. They are subject to the authority of the President of Georgia.

Answer: Likhi Range

Likhi Range is the dividing mountain range. The western part of Georgia is named Colchis. Iberia is the name of the eastern part. Svaneti is the isolated northern part of Georgia. This isolation is due to complex geographic mountain settings.

Answer: The Rose Revolution

"The Roses Revolution" began on November 2, 2003 when Georgia held parliamentary elections. Mikheil Saakashvili's win was confirmed by the local election group. After the official results were announced, Saakashvili encouraged the people of Georgia to undertake non-violent activities to demand that President Shevardnadze be overthrown.

On November 22, 2003, the opening of the session of the new parliament was attempted by President Schevardnadze. Saakashvili, and the major opposition parties, broke into the session. They carried roses in their hands. They intended to interrupt President Shevardnadze's speech. The president and his bodyguards were forced to escape. When the president attempted to mobilize the troops by declaring a state of emergency, the military refused to obey. A meeting was set up to discuss the matter. When the meeting ended, the president resigned.

The streets of Tbilisi were filled by more than 100,000 protesters who celebrated the victory with rock concerts and fireworks. The celebration lasted the entire night.

Answer: Mount Shkhara

Mount Shkhara is 16,627 feet high. It is 55 miles north of a city named Kutaisi. Kutaisi is the second largest city in Georgia.

Answer: Georgia

The original name of Georgia was Georgian Soviet Socialist Republic. The people of Georgia refer to it as "Gruziya" or "Sakartvelo". It is known as a sovereign state, which means it is not subject to any other state or power and is also not dependent on them.

Answer: T'Bilisi

T'Bilisi lies on the bank of the Mt'k'vari River and the name was derived from T'pilisi. Until 1936, Tiflis was the formal name.

Answer: Georgian, Armenian, and Azerbaijani

Georgian is the official language of Georgia. However, Armenian and Russian are also spoken, though the use of Armenian in public is discouraged by the government. Georgian is considered to be the most widely spoken Caucasian language.