Geography
Nagorno-Karabakh Quiz
30-year frozen conflict ended 2023 — Artsakh, Stepanakert, and the exodus
30-year frozen conflict ended 2023 — Artsakh, Stepanakert, and the exodus
In just one week of September 2023, over 100,000 Armenians — virtually the entire population of Nagorno-Karabakh — fled to Armenia, ending a 32-year de facto state. This quiz dives into one of the most consequential South Caucasus stories of our era: the rugged, mountainous region claimed by Azerbaijan but for three decades governed by Armenian-led authorities under the name Republic of Artsakh, until Azerbaijan's lightning offensive in September 2023 ended its existence.
Each round presents 10 randomized questions from a pool of 50, with four multiple-choice options and instant feedback after every answer. Your final score comes with a performance tier and shareable results.
You'll explore the First and Second Karabakh wars, the 2023 dissolution of the Republic of Artsakh, capital Stepanakert (Khankendi), the Lachin Corridor, Russian peacekeepers, the role of Turkish drones, ancient Armenian Christian heritage at Dadivank and Gandzasar, and the leaders Pashinyan, Aliyev, and Erdoğan whose decisions shaped the conflict.
As of January 1, 2024, Nagorno-Karabakh is fully under Azerbaijani control. The breakaway Republic of Artsakh formally dissolved itself after Azerbaijan's September 2023 military operation, and the territory is now administered as part of Azerbaijan.
The Second Nagorno-Karabakh War (Sep 27 - Nov 10, 2020), often called the 44-Day War, saw Azerbaijan, supported by Turkey, retake most of the Armenian-occupied territories around Nagorno-Karabakh. A Russian-brokered ceasefire ended active fighting and deployed Russian peacekeepers.
Artsakh was the name used by the Armenian-led de facto authorities in Nagorno-Karabakh from 1991 to 2024. It is also the historic Armenian name for the region, dating back over 2,000 years to the Kingdom of Armenia.
Last updated: May 2026