https://padlet.com/422nxpqpcf/iuf9wb4e7iiuawal en-us 2023-02-10 01:47:22 UTC 2023-02-28 02:55:48 UTC hello@padlet.com 422nxpqpcf https://padlet.com/422nxpqpcf/iuf9wb4e7iiuawal/wish/2475850551 A lot of what Armenia considers to be its “traditional heartland” is located in Turkey. One example of this is Mount Ararat which is able to be seen from Yerevan, is featured in the center of Armenia’s coat of arms, and the home of the mythological gods whose stories are told in Armenian culture.]]> 2023-02-10 01:56:09 UTC https://padlet.com/422nxpqpcf/iuf9wb4e7iiuawal/wish/2475850551 422nxpqpcf https://padlet.com/422nxpqpcf/iuf9wb4e7iiuawal/wish/2475851130 Many Armenian’s call Armenia the “Hayk” and call themselves the “Hayer”. The name “Hayk” comes from the legend of a hero named Hayk who left Babylon because of the oppressive King Titanid Bel. Hayk later killed the king and had a son named Aram whose name is the root of Armenia’s name.]]> 2023-02-10 01:56:52 UTC https://padlet.com/422nxpqpcf/iuf9wb4e7iiuawal/wish/2475851130 422nxpqpcf https://padlet.com/422nxpqpcf/iuf9wb4e7iiuawal/wish/2475855535 World War lll affected Armenia the least out of the three Caucasian Republics. This was because they didn’t have the oil reserves that Azerbaijan did or the industrial capacity that Georgia did.]]> 2023-02-10 02:02:20 UTC https://padlet.com/422nxpqpcf/iuf9wb4e7iiuawal/wish/2475855535 422nxpqpcf https://padlet.com/422nxpqpcf/iuf9wb4e7iiuawal/wish/2475871690 In Armenia, along the northern coast of the Black Sea, the weather is great for those who love the weather of the Mediterranean. So, those who are looking for that should consider moving to Armenia.]]> 2023-02-10 02:24:41 UTC https://padlet.com/422nxpqpcf/iuf9wb4e7iiuawal/wish/2475871690 422nxpqpcf https://padlet.com/422nxpqpcf/iuf9wb4e7iiuawal/wish/2475872067 Living in Armenia is 43% cheaper than living in the US. If you are looking to spend your money more wisely then Armenia would be the place to do so.]]> 2023-02-10 02:25:18 UTC https://padlet.com/422nxpqpcf/iuf9wb4e7iiuawal/wish/2475872067 422nxpqpcf https://padlet.com/422nxpqpcf/iuf9wb4e7iiuawal/wish/2475873929 Due to the small population of Armenia, there is a lack of job opportunities. If someone was moving to Armenia without a job already lined up, they would most likely face this issue. ]]> 2023-02-10 02:27:34 UTC https://padlet.com/422nxpqpcf/iuf9wb4e7iiuawal/wish/2475873929 422nxpqpcf https://padlet.com/422nxpqpcf/iuf9wb4e7iiuawal/wish/2475875506 It snows in Armenia during the Winter and sometimes even the spring! If you are not fond of the cold this would be a disadvantage.]]> 2023-02-10 02:29:31 UTC https://padlet.com/422nxpqpcf/iuf9wb4e7iiuawal/wish/2475875506 422nxpqpcf https://padlet.com/422nxpqpcf/iuf9wb4e7iiuawal/wish/2475881784 Armenia was the first country to adopt Christianity. Today, 97% of the population in Armenia are Christians. Because of this, the churches in Armenia are known to be very beautiful.]]> 2023-02-10 02:38:20 UTC https://padlet.com/422nxpqpcf/iuf9wb4e7iiuawal/wish/2475881784 422nxpqpcf https://padlet.com/422nxpqpcf/iuf9wb4e7iiuawal/wish/2475883409 Kim Kardashian is a reality tv star and socialite. She is also Armenian. She has spoken about being baptized in Armenia and wanting to marry an Armenian man.]]> 2023-02-10 02:40:49 UTC https://padlet.com/422nxpqpcf/iuf9wb4e7iiuawal/wish/2475883409 422nxpqpcf https://padlet.com/422nxpqpcf/iuf9wb4e7iiuawal/wish/2475884940 Cher is a singer and actress who is also Armenian. Her father was an Armenian truck driver.]]> 2023-02-10 02:43:02 UTC https://padlet.com/422nxpqpcf/iuf9wb4e7iiuawal/wish/2475884940 422nxpqpcf https://padlet.com/422nxpqpcf/iuf9wb4e7iiuawal/wish/2484013761 Despite Armenia being in the middle of the world map it is difficult to get to and from Armenia. The country is landlocked has many mountains. There are only direct flights to certain and countries and most flight leave late at night. This could be a downside for people who have family in Armenia that they want to see or people who live in Armenia that love to travel.]]> 2023-02-15 19:26:45 UTC https://padlet.com/422nxpqpcf/iuf9wb4e7iiuawal/wish/2484013761 422nxpqpcf https://padlet.com/422nxpqpcf/iuf9wb4e7iiuawal/wish/2484020838 The population in Armenia is quickly dwindling. Most young people who live there either want to move or have moved already. This small population could be a downside for people looking to make large friend groups or go to big parties in Armenia. ]]> 2023-02-15 19:32:32 UTC https://padlet.com/422nxpqpcf/iuf9wb4e7iiuawal/wish/2484020838 422nxpqpcf https://padlet.com/422nxpqpcf/iuf9wb4e7iiuawal/wish/2485803569 In Armenia, there are many exotic species that you can't find in the US. Some examples of this are the Persian gazelle and the Armenian viper. If you are an animal lover this could be seen as a positive.]]> 2023-02-17 02:14:34 UTC https://padlet.com/422nxpqpcf/iuf9wb4e7iiuawal/wish/2485803569 422nxpqpcf https://padlet.com/422nxpqpcf/iuf9wb4e7iiuawal/wish/2485811025 As a result of being one of the oldest states developed in the world with roots in Mesopotamia, Armenia is extremely rich. This could be an interesting and positive fact for people who enjoy history. ]]> 2023-02-17 02:23:05 UTC https://padlet.com/422nxpqpcf/iuf9wb4e7iiuawal/wish/2485811025 422nxpqpcf https://padlet.com/422nxpqpcf/iuf9wb4e7iiuawal/wish/2485817986 Andy Serkis is one of Hollywood's most prominent actors. He is also one of the few Armenian actors in Hollywood. His mother is British and his father is Armenia.]]> 2023-02-17 02:31:43 UTC https://padlet.com/422nxpqpcf/iuf9wb4e7iiuawal/wish/2485817986 422nxpqpcf https://padlet.com/422nxpqpcf/iuf9wb4e7iiuawal/wish/2485821760 Charles Aznavour is known as the "French Frank Sinatra". He is also Armenian. He has always been an advocate for the Armenian cause through his charity work and effort to share the tragic history of the Armenians.]]> 2023-02-17 02:36:55 UTC https://padlet.com/422nxpqpcf/iuf9wb4e7iiuawal/wish/2485821760 422nxpqpcf https://padlet.com/422nxpqpcf/iuf9wb4e7iiuawal/wish/2485825318 Armenia was not associated with before archaeologists found the world's oldest winery in a cave near the village of Areni. The winery is said to be 6100 years old.]]> 2023-02-17 02:41:32 UTC https://padlet.com/422nxpqpcf/iuf9wb4e7iiuawal/wish/2485825318 422nxpqpcf https://padlet.com/422nxpqpcf/iuf9wb4e7iiuawal/wish/2485827108 Armenia has its own alphabet and it is one of the most advanced in the world. The alphabet contains 36 letters. ]]> 2023-02-17 02:43:52 UTC https://padlet.com/422nxpqpcf/iuf9wb4e7iiuawal/wish/2485827108 422nxpqpcf https://padlet.com/422nxpqpcf/iuf9wb4e7iiuawal/wish/2485831854 The flag was initially used between 1918 and 1921 before it was adopted by the Armenian Supreme Soviet and approved by the National Assembly of Armenia in June of 2006. The flag is not similar to previous Armenian flags which included carvings of objects used to represent God.]]> 2023-02-17 02:50:05 UTC https://padlet.com/422nxpqpcf/iuf9wb4e7iiuawal/wish/2485831854 422nxpqpcf https://padlet.com/422nxpqpcf/iuf9wb4e7iiuawal/wish/2485834534 Most Armenians today belong to the Armenian Apostolic Orthodox Church. This is telling of the history that Armenian's have with religion]]> 2023-02-17 02:53:25 UTC https://padlet.com/422nxpqpcf/iuf9wb4e7iiuawal/wish/2485834534 422nxpqpcf https://padlet.com/422nxpqpcf/iuf9wb4e7iiuawal/wish/2485835348 There is evidence that even before the Armenian alphabet was created there was a pagan oral literature. Using these languages were unintelligible to the common people which is why Mesrop Mashtots created the Armenian alphabet.]]> 2023-02-17 02:54:27 UTC https://padlet.com/422nxpqpcf/iuf9wb4e7iiuawal/wish/2485835348 422nxpqpcf https://padlet.com/422nxpqpcf/iuf9wb4e7iiuawal/wish/2485837844 The Armenian Genocide was when the Armenian people and their identities in the Ottoman Empire during WW1. Armenian people were killed and deported during this genocide. A lot of people today still do not recognize the event as a genocide and downplay the severity of the situation.]]> 2023-02-17 02:57:53 UTC https://padlet.com/422nxpqpcf/iuf9wb4e7iiuawal/wish/2485837844 422nxpqpcf https://padlet.com/422nxpqpcf/iuf9wb4e7iiuawal/wish/2485838474 A large number of Armenians lived in Azerbaijan until the 1980s when they had to flee the country. There was a lot of ethnic violence and conflict over the Nagorno-Karabakh region. Now very few Armenians remain in Azerbaijan.]]> 2023-02-17 02:58:45 UTC https://padlet.com/422nxpqpcf/iuf9wb4e7iiuawal/wish/2485838474 422nxpqpcf https://padlet.com/422nxpqpcf/iuf9wb4e7iiuawal/wish/2485842720 The first Armenian political party with a platform, a central body, and an official publication was the Armenakan party. Mkritch Portukalian was a distinguished American figure whose actions caused the founding of the Armenakan party. He opened two different schools and each time he opened a school he one of which was in Van, and the Armenians in Van worked out their political principles and these ideas were what led to the Armenakan party. ]]> 2023-02-17 03:03:48 UTC https://padlet.com/422nxpqpcf/iuf9wb4e7iiuawal/wish/2485842720 422nxpqpcf https://padlet.com/422nxpqpcf/iuf9wb4e7iiuawal/wish/2485843279 Ruben Arutchyan and Gagik Abrahamyan are the artists who designed the emblem. They made so that there was symbolism in each piece. One example is the eagle symbolizing power, strength, penetration, movement, and will. Another example is the cross inside the shield which symbolizes their Christian heritance and belief.]]> 2023-02-17 03:04:32 UTC https://padlet.com/422nxpqpcf/iuf9wb4e7iiuawal/wish/2485843279 422nxpqpcf https://padlet.com/422nxpqpcf/iuf9wb4e7iiuawal/wish/2496738228 In Armenia the public transport is cheap throughout the whole country. For someone moving to Armenia without a car, this would be a huge plus.]]> 2023-02-27 17:22:58 UTC https://padlet.com/422nxpqpcf/iuf9wb4e7iiuawal/wish/2496738228 422nxpqpcf https://padlet.com/422nxpqpcf/iuf9wb4e7iiuawal/wish/2496746656 Only one percent of the whole country uses renewable energy source. This could be a con for people who are very environmentally conscious. ]]> 2023-02-27 17:28:28 UTC https://padlet.com/422nxpqpcf/iuf9wb4e7iiuawal/wish/2496746656 422nxpqpcf https://padlet.com/422nxpqpcf/iuf9wb4e7iiuawal/wish/2496753893 Ivan Aivazovsky was a painter who is considered one of the great masters of marine art. He is also Armenian, Russian, and Ukrainian. ]]> 2023-02-27 17:32:42 UTC https://padlet.com/422nxpqpcf/iuf9wb4e7iiuawal/wish/2496753893 422nxpqpcf https://padlet.com/422nxpqpcf/iuf9wb4e7iiuawal/wish/2496765323 In Armenia all students have to take a chess class. There are also many chess tournaments held at the Tigran Petrosian Chess House in Yerevan. ]]> 2023-02-27 17:40:02 UTC https://padlet.com/422nxpqpcf/iuf9wb4e7iiuawal/wish/2496765323 422nxpqpcf https://padlet.com/422nxpqpcf/iuf9wb4e7iiuawal/wish/2496768951 Yerevan is also known as the "Pink City". This is because of its buildings were all made of naturally colored volcanic rocks of varying shades of pink. ]]> 2023-02-27 17:42:35 UTC https://padlet.com/422nxpqpcf/iuf9wb4e7iiuawal/wish/2496768951 422nxpqpcf https://padlet.com/422nxpqpcf/iuf9wb4e7iiuawal/wish/2496775669  Most Historians trace the origins of Armenians to a tribe called the Hayasa-Azzi who lived in the western part of the Armenian plateau. Since it was so close to the Hittite Empire violent fights would break out and this kept happening until Hittites defeated the Hayasa-Azzi.]]> 2023-02-27 17:47:03 UTC https://padlet.com/422nxpqpcf/iuf9wb4e7iiuawal/wish/2496775669 422nxpqpcf https://padlet.com/422nxpqpcf/iuf9wb4e7iiuawal/wish/2496778515  In manuscripts and sacred texts during that time the Urartu Kingdom was also referred to as the “Kingdom of Ararat”. The states nearby interchangeably used “Armenia” and “Urartu” to refer to the country. This is important because later on the Kingdom of Uratu was replaced by the Kingdom of Armenia.]]> 2023-02-27 17:48:56 UTC https://padlet.com/422nxpqpcf/iuf9wb4e7iiuawal/wish/2496778515 422nxpqpcf https://padlet.com/422nxpqpcf/iuf9wb4e7iiuawal/wish/2496781803 The invasion of Alexander the Great completely destroyed the Persian Empire and led to its fall. When this happened, because Armenia was previously subjected to the Persians, Armenia was split into two regions: Great Armenia and Little Armenia.]]> 2023-02-27 17:51:14 UTC https://padlet.com/422nxpqpcf/iuf9wb4e7iiuawal/wish/2496781803 422nxpqpcf https://padlet.com/422nxpqpcf/iuf9wb4e7iiuawal/wish/2496788128 When Tigranes II the Great was the leader, Greater Armenia extended from the Caucasus to present-day Turkey, to Syria and Lebanon, and from the Black Sea to the Caspian Sea to the Mediterranean. Since it stretched to three seas it was nicknamed "the Kingdom of the Three Seas". This is how the second Armenian Empire was born. The second Armenian Empire's location is still a mystery today.]]> 2023-02-27 17:55:33 UTC https://padlet.com/422nxpqpcf/iuf9wb4e7iiuawal/wish/2496788128 422nxpqpcf https://padlet.com/422nxpqpcf/iuf9wb4e7iiuawal/wish/2496789364 Near the end of the 14th century, Cilicia was invaded by the Mamluks. When they invaded the last king, Leo VI fled to Paris where he died trying to promote another crusade. This was the end of Armenian Independence.]]> 2023-02-27 17:56:22 UTC https://padlet.com/422nxpqpcf/iuf9wb4e7iiuawal/wish/2496789364 422nxpqpcf https://padlet.com/422nxpqpcf/iuf9wb4e7iiuawal/wish/2497297730 On August 23, 1990 Armenia declared its independence but it was not fully recognized until September 21, 1991. This was only a year before the collapse of the Soviet Union. ]]> 2023-02-28 02:29:19 UTC https://padlet.com/422nxpqpcf/iuf9wb4e7iiuawal/wish/2497297730 422nxpqpcf https://padlet.com/422nxpqpcf/iuf9wb4e7iiuawal/wish/2497298560 The 2018 Velvet Revolution in Armenia was a huge opportunity for Democratic Development. The protests drew on the long history of civil society and opposition organizing in Armenia.]]> 2023-02-28 02:30:30 UTC https://padlet.com/422nxpqpcf/iuf9wb4e7iiuawal/wish/2497298560 422nxpqpcf https://padlet.com/422nxpqpcf/iuf9wb4e7iiuawal/wish/2497299119 September 2020 was the latest escalation of the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan for Nagorno Karabakh. The Armenians were not properly equipped, so they were defeated within a few weeks. Russian President, Putin issued an agreement that gave Azerbaijan much of what it was asking for, but peace between the two countries is still a long ways away. ]]> 2023-02-28 02:31:16 UTC https://padlet.com/422nxpqpcf/iuf9wb4e7iiuawal/wish/2497299119 422nxpqpcf https://padlet.com/422nxpqpcf/iuf9wb4e7iiuawal/wish/2497299550 Armenia got incorporated into the Soviet Union on March 4, 1922. Soviet Armenia benefited greatly from the communist economic system.]]> 2023-02-28 02:31:54 UTC https://padlet.com/422nxpqpcf/iuf9wb4e7iiuawal/wish/2497299550 422nxpqpcf https://padlet.com/422nxpqpcf/iuf9wb4e7iiuawal/wish/2497302507 While the "Union and Progress" party continued to rise, the situation of the Armenians of Turkey did too. The "Young Turks" advocated that the Turkish race was or should be superior in the territories of the Ottoman Empire.]]> 2023-02-28 02:35:40 UTC https://padlet.com/422nxpqpcf/iuf9wb4e7iiuawal/wish/2497302507