History
Ottoman sultan who conquered Constantinople and brought an end to the Byzantine Empire
Who was Mehmed the Conqueror (Fatih Sultan Mehmet)?
Yogurt-based salty drink often served with kebap
What is ayran?
Actor and comedian known for his role as "Şaban”
Who is Kemal Sunal?
Turkish footballer who currently plays for Real Madrid
Who is Arda Guler?
A structure that had once been a Christian Orthodox cathedral and later a mosque, and is now a famous museum
What is the Hagia Sophia?
The waterway that connects the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmara
What is the Bosphorus (Boğaziçi)?
Appetizer, made from bulgur, spices, and once raw meat, is now typically vegetarian
What is cig kofte?
Viral chef known for his dramatic meet salting style
Who is “Salt Bae” or Nusret Gökçe?
Turkish team nicknamed “Filenin Sultanları”(Sultans of the Net) who compete internationally in this sport
What is volleyball?
Known for its white travertine terraces formed by mineral deposits
What is Pamukkale?
Famous battle that was fought during WWI between the Ottoman Empire and the allied forces of Britain, France and Russia
What is the Battle of Gallipoli (Çanakkale)?
Is considered the national dish of Türkiye
What is kuru fasulye?
Turkish actress who starred in Yargi and Love 101
Who is Pinar Deniz?
Is considered the national sport of Türkiye
What is oil wrestling (Yağlı güreş)?
The mountain with the highest peak in Türkiye
What is Mount Ararat? (Ağrı Dağı)
Ottoman painter who was the empire’s first modern archaeologist
Who was Osman Hamdi Bey?
Turkish city named a City of Gastronomy by UNESCO in 2015
What is Gaziantep?
Turkish TV show that is a modern retelling of the novel The Count of Monte Cristo
What is Ezel?
Türkiye’s national soccer team reached the semifinals of the FIFA World Cup during this year
What was 2002?
The largest and deepest lake in Türkiye
What is Lake Van?
Elite Ottoman corps originally made up of Christian boys taken through the devshirme system
What are Janissaries (Yeniçeri)?
Fermented grain-based drink, sometimes flavored with cinnamon, that is one of the oldest Turkic beverages
What is Boza?
Turkish actor who won the International Emmy Award for Best Performance by an Actor in 2019 for his role in Persona
Who is Haluk Bilginer?
Turkish athlete who won a silver medal and made history with his iconic shooting pose at the 2024 Paris olympics
This archaeological site in southeastern Turkiye, dating back over 11,000 years, is considered the world’s oldest known temple
What is Göbekli Tepe?