Turkish

History

100

He was first president of Turkey.

Who is Mustafa Kemal Atatürk?

200

The ___ started accession talks with Turkey in 2004.

What is the European Union (EU)?

300

Turkey's first parliament was established on 23 April 1920 and has been gifted to what group of people by M.K. Atatürk.

What is children?

400

In 1952, Turkey joined this Brussels-based international organization.

What is NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization)?

500

The right to elect and to be elected was given to women in this year.

When is 1934?

Culture

100

A place with special heated and cooled water, which is used for washing.

What is a Turkish Bath?

200

Tobacco for smoking in a hookah pipe, which is normally mixed with flavourings such as mint.

What is a shisha (nargile)?

300

Be careful of this potent Turkish drink.

What is Turkish Raki?

400

This famous Turkish singer won Eurovision 2003 by singing "Every Way That I Can"

Who is Sertab Erener?

500

Since 1362, this has been the Turkish national sport.

What is grease/oil wrestling?

Foods/Famous Things

100

Imitations of this famous Turkish food are available throughout Europe.

What is kebap?

200

The origin of this famous dessert is a source of contention between Greece and Turkey.

What is Baklava?

300

Drinking Turkish ______ is a centuries-old ritual, enjoyed with good company and sometimes followed by fortune telling.

What is Turkish Coffee?

400

This male Turkish singer was famous throughout Europe in 1990s.

Who is Tarkan?

500

This type of Turkish television show is known internationally and is also a popular cultural export of Turkey.

What are Turkish Soap Operas?

Sports

100

What is the possibility that Istanbul's bid to host the 2020 Olympics will be accepted?

What is 5-15%?

200

Hidayet "Hedo" Türkoğlu has played more games than any other Turk in this American sports league.

What is the National Basketball Association (NBA).

300

Formula 1 (F1) races are held at this Turkish racetrack.

What is İstanbul Park?

400

In the year ____, Turkey beat S. Korea to place third in the FIFA World Cup.

When is 2002?

500

This Turkish football team has won more Süper Lig titles than any other club in Turkey. It also shares its name with an area in Istanbul.

What is Galatasaray?

Things Foreigners Find Weird

100

_____ is the capital of Turkey.

What is the Ankara?

200

According to Turkish people, the meals are missing without the ______.

What is bread?

300

Islam is the largest religion of Turkey with around 80% percent of the population. But Islam is not a ____ religion in Turkey.

What is official religion?

400

For ___ days after giving birth, neither mother nor child is allowed to leave the house.

What is 40 days?

500

This province is located in the southeast region of Turkey. It shares its name with a popular comic.

What is Batman?