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Quiz about Azerbaijan in Pictures
Quiz about Azerbaijan in Pictures

Azerbaijan in Pictures Trivia Quiz


Azerbaijan is one of the world's lesser known treasures. A former Soviet Republic, Azerbaijan has many unique geographical features and locations dying to be explored.

A photo quiz by Joepetz. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Joepetz
Time
4 mins
Type
Photo Quiz
Quiz #
374,912
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
198
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Question 1 of 10
1. Azerbaijan's capital, Baku, is the largest city that lies on the shores of what large body of water? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. The UNESCO World Heritage Site called Shirvanshahs' Palace lies within the previously walled section of Baku and contains such places as a bath house, a mosque and a mausoleum. The palace is believed to have been built over the resting place of which Sufi saint who lived in the area in the 15th century? Hint


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Question 3 of 10
3. Even though Baku is nicknamed the City of Winds, it is not actually all that windy.


Question 4 of 10
4. Which mountain is the highest point in Azerbaijan and located within the Greater Caucasus Mountains? Hint


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Question 5 of 10
5. The Altyaghach National Park in northeastern Azerbaijan is one of the only places in the world on can find the East Caucasian tur, which is what kind of animal? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which Azerbaijani city that lies on the banks of the Kur River is called the City of Lights because it is a center for hydroelectric power in the nation? Hint


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Question 7 of 10
7. What is the name of the exclave that is separated from the main part of Azerbaijan by Armenia? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Shusha, home to the famous Armenian Church Ghazanchetsots Cathedral, and Stepanakert are cities in which disputed region of Azerbaijan? Hint


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Question 9 of 10
9. What kind of monument is We Are Our Mountains, a controversial symbol of Armenian culture in Azerbaijan that is featured on the dram coins pictured to the left? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. In Baku, there is a museum dedicated to which items that have been a staple in Azerbaijani culture for millennia? Hint


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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Azerbaijan's capital, Baku, is the largest city that lies on the shores of what large body of water?

Answer: Caspian Sea

Baku is also the largest city in the Caucasus Mountains. Its location on the Caspian Sea made it a prime hub for trade and helped Baku grow into a prosperous city. Baku is located below sea level and is the world's lowest lying capital city.
2. The UNESCO World Heritage Site called Shirvanshahs' Palace lies within the previously walled section of Baku and contains such places as a bath house, a mosque and a mausoleum. The palace is believed to have been built over the resting place of which Sufi saint who lived in the area in the 15th century?

Answer: Seyyid Yaxya Bakuvi

The Shirvanshahs' Palace was built under Ibrahim I, a Shirvanshah, a ruler of Azerbaijan in the 16th century. He built the palace in Baku after an earthquake destroyed the then-capital of Shemakha. The site where the palace was built is believed to originally have been sacred grounds and the resting place of at least one Sufi saint named Seyyid Yaxya Bakuvi, who was also a noted scientist and philosopher in his time. Despite this, the saint is not buried in the mausoleum, but rather his remains are believed to be in the mosque area of the palace.
3. Even though Baku is nicknamed the City of Winds, it is not actually all that windy.

Answer: False

Baku is an extremely windy city. In fact, it is not uncommon for winds to reach over 90mph that often cause damage and destroy roofs of houses and businesses. The cold winds, or khazri, in Baku are particularly bad, often causing paralyzing winter storms. The gilavar winds, or the warm winds, and the khazri can be felt year-round.
4. Which mountain is the highest point in Azerbaijan and located within the Greater Caucasus Mountains?

Answer: Mount Bazarduzu

Mount Bazarduzu reaches 14,652 feet high. It is located on Azerbaijan's border with Russia. Qabala is the closest major town to Mount Bazarduzu and a common stopping point for travelers eager to see the mountain.
5. The Altyaghach National Park in northeastern Azerbaijan is one of the only places in the world on can find the East Caucasian tur, which is what kind of animal?

Answer: Goat/Antelope

The East Caucasian tur is an herbivore and eats mainly grass found within the national park. The International Union for Conservation of Nature lists the East Caucasian tur as near threatened, which means that its numbers are declining but not severe enough to warrant a more critical status. The East Caucasian tur is preyed upon by the many wolves that live in the park.
6. Which Azerbaijani city that lies on the banks of the Kur River is called the City of Lights because it is a center for hydroelectric power in the nation?

Answer: Mingachevir

Mingachevir is a center for sturgeon farming, lucrative in the caviar trade as it is believed in Russia and its neighbors that sturgeon is the best caviar. Mingachevir is an ancient city home to many archeological sites, however, during World War II, exploration of the area was halted and never resumed so many artifacts and ancient buildings have yet to be uncovered.
7. What is the name of the exclave that is separated from the main part of Azerbaijan by Armenia?

Answer: Nakhchivan

Nakhchivan has its own legislature and is considered an autonomous republic of Azerbaijan. War between Armenia and Azerbaijan has had devastating effects on Nakhchivan economically and politically. The city of Karki is a prime example as it belongs to Azerbaijan but has been occupied by Armenia since 1992.
8. Shusha, home to the famous Armenian Church Ghazanchetsots Cathedral, and Stepanakert are cities in which disputed region of Azerbaijan?

Answer: Nagorno-Karabakh

Armenia and Azerbaijan fought in the Nagorno-Karabakh War in the 1990s. After Russia negotiated a ceasefire, there have been peace talks between Azerbaijan and Armenia. The region is generally referred to as a de facto independent region, but it is not recognized by any U.N. members.
9. What kind of monument is We Are Our Mountains, a controversial symbol of Armenian culture in Azerbaijan that is featured on the dram coins pictured to the left?

Answer: Sculpture

We Are Our Mountains was carved by Sargis Baghdasaryan in 1967. The sculpture is made out of tuff, a volcanic ash rock. One of the sculptures looks like an old man and the other an old woman. Locally, they are called Grandfather and Grandmother. We Are Our Mountains caused some controversy at the 2009 Eurovision Song Contest as the they were featured during Armenia's package when they are technically in Nagorno-Karabakh, a disputed region of Azerbaijan that culturally identifies with Armenia.
10. In Baku, there is a museum dedicated to which items that have been a staple in Azerbaijani culture for millennia?

Answer: Carpets

The full name of the museum is the State Museum of Azerbaijan Carpet and Applied Art and it displays other items of Azerbaijani culture, but carpets are the dominate items. Archeological evidence determined that carpet weaving had been an industry in the area that is now Azerbaijan since the 2nd millennia B.C.
Source: Author Joepetz

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