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100
Turkmenistan's national dish, made of shredded bread, onions, and meat, in a broth.
What is dogroma?
100
He wanted to be known as Turkmenbashi. 
Who was Saparmurat Niyazov?
100
This city is known for its white marble architecture. 
What is Ashgabat?
100
The month and year that Turkmenistan gained its independence from the Soviet Union, which is now celebrated annually with massive fireworks displays.
What was October 1991?
100
This headgear is emblematic of the Turkmen male 
What is a telpek?
200
The traditional dome-shaped clay oven in which Turkmen bake their famous round bread loaves.
What is a tamdyr?
200
This person is the mythical ancestor of all Turkmen. 
Who was Oghuz Khan?
200
This former Silk Road city used to be known as Merv. 
What is Mary?
200
This is the year that ended the reign of the first President of Turkmenistan
What is 2006?
200
This horse is Turkmenistan's pride and joy.
What is the Akhal-Teke?
300
This food is so popular it is claimed as the national dish of Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan.
What is plov?
300
He is Turkmenistan's most famous poet.
Who is Magtymguly?
300
The welayats of Turkmenistan are Mary, Lebap, Dashoghuz, Balkan and this one.
What is Ahal?
300
The Mongol commander who burned Merv to the ground in 1221.
Who was Genghis Khan?
300
This breed of dog, worth hundreds of dollars, and prized by the Turkmen for its loyalty, protectiveness, and herding abilities. 
What is the alabai?
400
When someone asks you "çay içekmy?" they are asking you whether you want to join them in drinking this.
What is tea?
400
He is Turkmenistan's 2nd president, formerly the minister of health and deputy prime minister.
Who is Gurbanbuly Berdymukkhamedov?
400
This fortress, originally built under the Parthians, is now an important archaeological site. 
What is Nisa?
400
In this year, Ashgabat was devastated by an earthquake.
What was 1948?
400
This national holiday takes place in August. 
What is Melon Day?
500
A traditional vodka toast meaning, "May you have health!"
What is saglyk bolsun?
500
The mother of Turkmenistan's former president, Saparmurat Niayzov, and the woman who the month of April was renamed for.
Who is Gurbansoltan Eje?
500
This place, located in the Karakum Desert in Turkmenistan, is commonly known in English as this. 
What is the Door to Hell?
500
This battle in 1881 signaled the triumph of Tsarist Russia.
What was the Battle of Geok Tepe?
500
Stepping over the eating cloth, stepping over someone's legs, whistling in the house, talking while standing in a doorway, and lighting a cigarette from a candle are all ways to get it.
What is bad luck?