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What empire conqured Constantinople in 1453?
(Constantinople is the ancient name of modern-day Istanbul, which served as the capital of the Roman)
The Ottoman Empire
What drink is commonly served in small glasses in Turkey?
Turkish tea.
Who founded the Republic of Turkey?
Mustafa Kemal Atatürk.
What is the most widely practiced religion in Turkey?
Islam.
What two symbols are on Turkey's flag?
A crescent moon and a star.
What year was the republic of Turkey founded
1923
What famous Turkish dessert is made with pastry, nuts, and syrup?
Baklava.
Which Ottoman sultan conquered Constantinople?
Mehmed II.
What famous building in Istanbul was originally a Christian cathedral?
Hagia Sophia.
What color is the background of Turkey's flag?
Red.
What ancient city in Turkey is famous for the trojan war
Troy
What holiday celebrates the end of Ramadan?
Ramazan Bayramı (Eid al-Fitr).
Which Ottoman leader was known as "the Magnificent"?
Suleiman I.
What religion was widespread in the Byzantine Empire before Ottoman rule?
Christianity.
What blue eye-shaped charm is believed to protect against the evil eye?
The nazar boncuğu.
What battle in 1071 helped the turks gain control of Anatolia
The Battle of Manzikert
What traditional Turkish dance is performed in a line or circle?
Halay.
Who became Turkey's second president?
İsmet İnönü.
What religious tradition is known for its whirling dervishes?
Sufism, especially the Mevlevi order.
What traditional handmade item is Turkey famous for weaving?
Turkish carpets and rugs.
What war led to turkey becoming an independent republic
The turkish war of independence republic
(1919-1922)
What traditional Turkish bath is used for cleaning and relaxation?
A hammam.
Who founded the Ottoman dynasty?
Osman I.
What ancient religious beliefs involved worshipping multiple gods?
Polytheism.
What famous Turkish flower became an important symbol in Ottoman art and culture?
The tulip.