FOOD
A popular dish of grilled, seasoned meat that is shaved from a rotating spit and often served in a flatbread with vegetables and sauce.
What is a Döner Kebab?
A historic architectural masterpiece in Istanbul, originally a cathedral, then a mosque, and now a museum. It is famous for its massive dome and stunning mosaics.
what is the Hagia Sophia?
The President is both the head of state and head of government and is directly elected by the people for a five-year term, renewable once.
What is the government Executive Branch?
Anatolia, modern-day Turkey, has a rich ancient history, including being home to one of the most powerful Bronze Age civilizations: the Hittite Empire.
What is the the Hittite Empire?
The most spoken language in Turkey
What is Turkish?
A thin, round flatbread topped with minced meat, onions, tomatoes, and spices, similar to a pizza.
What is a Lahmacun?
Located across from Hagia Sophia, this is one of Istanbul's most iconic landmarks, with six minarets and a beautiful blue tile interior.
What is the Blue Mosque?
Legislative power is vested in the unicameral Grand National Assembly of Turkey (GNAT), or Türkiye Büyük Millet Meclisi.
What is the government Legislative Branch?
In 1453, the Ottoman Empire, founded by Osman I in the late 13th century, captured Constantinople (modern Istanbul) under Sultan Mehmed II, known as Mehmed the Conqueror.
What is the Conquest of Constantinople?
The 2nd most spoken language in Turkey
What is Kurdish?
A traditional Turkish breakfast dish made with scrambled eggs cooked with tomatoes, peppers, and spices.
What is a Menemen?
The primary residence of the Ottoman Sultans for centuries, this sprawling palace complex is now a museum showcasing imperial treasures.
What is the Topkapi Palace?
The judiciary is constitutionally independent and impartial, though it faces concerns over political influence.
What is the government Judicial Branch?
During World War I, the Ottoman Empire allied with the Central Powers. The Gallipoli Campaign was a major battle where Ottoman forces successfully repelled an Allied invasion attempt to control the Dardanelles strait.
What is The Battle of Gallipoli?
The 3rd most spoken language in Turkey?
Arabic
A selection of small appetizers served before a main meal, which can include various dips, salads, and cold or hot dishes.
What is a Meze?
One of the world's oldest and largest covered markets, it is a labyrinth of over 4,000 shops selling everything from spices to carpets.
What is the Grand Bazaar?
Turkey has been a multi-party democracy since 1950. The dominant political force since 2002 has been the conservative Justice and Development Party (AK Party or AKP), led by President Erdoğan.
What is the government Political Landscape?
Following the defeat of the Ottoman Empire in WWI and the subsequent Turkish War of Independence, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk founded the secular Republic of Turkey on October 29, 1923, and became its first president.
What is the Establishment of the Republic of Turkey?
The 4th most spoken language in Turkey
What is Armenian?
A rich, sweet dessert made from layers of thin phyllo dough filled with chopped nuts (like pistachios or walnuts) and soaked in syrup or honey.
What is a Baklava?
Was an ancient Greek city on the coast of Ionia, in present-day Selçuk in İzmir Province, Turkey.
What is the Ephesus?
The president of Turkey
Who is Recep Tayyip Erdogan?
In 1952, Turkey abandoned its neutralist policy after World War II and joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
What is Joining NATO?
The 5th most spoken language in Turkey
What is Greek?