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The large sea located between southern Europe, northern Africa, and western Asia
Mediterranean
What is Isua Beach in Southeastern Turkey known for?
Major breeding ground for Mediterranean Sea Turtles
A large area of land that has similar features, such as climate, plants, or culture.
region
What is the biggest Mountain is located in Turkey?
Mount Ararat
A school where people study many different subjects after high school to earn degrees.
University
popularizing
The act of making something well-known or liked by many people.
breeding
a place where many animals go to lay eggs or give birth.
What is the capital of Turkey?
Ankara
breakfast
The first meal of the day, usually eaten in the morning.
How many languages are spoken in Turkey?
over 30 languages
What did the Ottoman Empire bring to the rest of Europe?
Tulips
A warm, liquid dish usually made by cooking ingredients like vegetables, meat, or grains
soup
land or a specific place where animals live or gather.
ground
What is Turkish currency?
Lira
What is Istanbul famous for?
It's the only city in the world that is divided between two continents, Asia and Europe
The land beside the sea; a shoreline where beaches and sea animals can be found.
coast
Who is credited with popularizing tulips?
The Ottoman Empire
The shared customs, traditions, food, and ways of life of a group of people.
culture
A large marine reptile with flippers and a hard shell that lives in the ocean
Sea Turtle
What is the main religion in Turkey?
Islam
What is unusual about Turkish breakfast habits according to the text?
They have soup before breakfast
When a student goes to another country to take classes and learn for a period of time.
study abroad
What is the popular Turkish dish?
Doner Kebab
Food eaten at one time, such as breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
meal
Ottoman Empire
A powerful empire from long ago that began in what is now Turkey and ruled parts of Europe, Asia, and Africa for many centuries.