Question: In which country is the town of Mestia, seen in today’s image?
A Georgia
B Armenia
C Azerbaijan
Mestia is in the northwest region of Georgia. Recognised as a townlet (daba) in 1968, it is marked by stone defensive towers. A typical Svan fortified home included a tower, a neighbouring house (machubi), and other household buildings, all enclosed by a protective wall.
Correct Answer: Georgia
Question: The Svans are a Georgian…
A Political party
B Ethnic group
C Social class
The Svans are an ethnic subgroup of the Georgian people, mainly calling the rugged Svaneti region in northwestern Georgia their home. They have their own language, Svan, but they’re also fluent in Georgian.
Correct Answer: Ethnic group
Question: What is the largest city of Georgia?
A Batumi
B Kutaisi
C Tbilisi
Nestled along the banks of the Kura River, Tbilisi was founded in the 5th century CE by King Vakhtang I of Iberia. Tbilisi has played a central role as the capital of various Georgian kingdoms and republics throughout history. During its time under the Russian Empire (1801–1917), the city, then known as Tiflis, served as the administrative centre of the Caucasus Viceroyalty, overseeing both the northern and southern Caucasus regions.
Correct Answer: Tbilisi