Turkey Quiz
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In 1993 the Turkish economist and academic Tansu Penbe Çiller became the country's first: World Chess Champion; Nobel Prizewinner; Eurovision Song Contest Winner; or Female Prime Minister?
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The turkey bird, named mistakenly after the country Turkey, originated in: Spain; Russia; or China; or Mexico?
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Comprising 100 Kuruş, what is Turkey's currency, first minted in the early 1400s as Ottoman money?
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Turkey's international telephone calling code is: 60; 70; 80; or 90?
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The Meclis (known fully as Türkiye Büyük Millet Meclisi) is Turkey's: Volcano; Parliament; Space program; or Railway system?
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Who are Turkey's 2nd largest ethnic people and about 18% of the population: Moors; Kurds; Tartars; or Armenians?
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Turkey's biggest city is: Istanbul; Ankara; Izmir; or Bursa?
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Galatasaray, Fenerbahçe, Beşiktaş and Trabzonspor are famous Turkish: Foods; Football clubs; Dances; Car-makers?
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Which two major seas lie respectively north and south of Turkey, and which minor sea lies to its west (three answers required, in order)?
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The famous medieval stone landmark in Turkey's largest city is the 'Galata (What?)': Tower; Mosque; Wall; or Cathedral?
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Eastern Thrace refers to which part of Turkey: European; Asian; Southern Isles; or North Coastal?
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What was the historical capital city of the Ottoman Empire (and also the East Roman and Byzantine empires), and its modern Turkish name (two answers required)?
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A Turkish 'hammam', whose name derives from Arabic hamma, heat, is known in 'western' cultures alternatively as a Turkish what?
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Name Turkey's major 'Istanbul (Who?) Airport' after the founder and first president of the Republic of Turkey?
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What is modern Turkey's capital city?
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According to biblical tradition what came to rest on the Mountains of Ararat, now in eastern Turkey?
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Invented by Haci Bekir Effendi at his Istanbul shop in 1777 what is the globally consumed 'lokum' more famously called?
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Established in 1923, Cumhuriyet Halk Partisi, is Turkey's oldest: Football club; Political party; University; or Supermarket?
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Kemalism, modern Turkey's foundational six-principled socio-political philosophy, is also called the Six: Arrows; Fish; Suns; or Fingers?
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Turkey's international vehicle registration code (typically shown on vehicle registration plates) is: T; TR; TU; or O?
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Equating broadly to Asia Minor/Turkey what is the old term for this region, from ancient Greek meaning 'sunrise' and 'east'?
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Turkey's internet country TLD (Top Level Domain) code is: .tu; .tk; .tr; or .ty?
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Which two nations adjoin Turkey's southern border?
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Which two white symbols feature on the Turkish national flag, and on what background colour/color (three answers required)?
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The Turkish War of Independence 1919-23, enabling the independent Turkish nation, was between Turkish nationalists and: Germany; Spain; The Ottoman Empire; or The Allies of the 1st World War?
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In Turkish language/custom "teşekkür ederim" and "sağ olun" mean: Hello; Goodbye; Thank you; or Good luck?
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The letters C and S in the Turkish alphabet feature which diacritical mark: Circumflex; Cedilla; Umlaut; or Bolle?
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'Magnificent Century' is among what hugely popular Turkish export to Arab and Balkan regions in the 2000s: Wine; Oranges; Perfume; or TV Drama?
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Recep Erdoğan, Abdullah Gül, Bülent Ecevit, and Turgut Özal are notable Turkish: Footballers; Movie stars; Prime Ministers; or TV Cooks?
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The Turkish Van (or Turkish Vankedisi), originally from the eastern Turkish lakeside city of Van, is domestic breed of: Goat; Horse; Dog; or Cat?
Questions & Answers
Interactive Quiz
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In 1993 the Turkish economist and academic Tansu Penbe Çiller became the country's first: World Chess Champion; Nobel Prizewinner; Eurovision Song Contest Winner; or Female Prime Minister?Female Prime Minister
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The turkey bird, named mistakenly after the country Turkey, originated in: Spain; Russia; or China; or Mexico?Mexico
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Comprising 100 Kuruş, what is Turkey's currency, first minted in the early 1400s as Ottoman money?Lira
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Turkey's international telephone calling code is: 60; 70; 80; or 90?90
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The Meclis (known fully as Türkiye Büyük Millet Meclisi) is Turkey's: Volcano; Parliament; Space program; or Railway system?Parliament
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Who are Turkey's 2nd largest ethnic people and about 18% of the population: Moors; Kurds; Tartars; or Armenians?Kurds
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Turkey's biggest city is: Istanbul; Ankara; Izmir; or Bursa?Istanbul
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Galatasaray, Fenerbahçe, Beşiktaş and Trabzonspor are famous Turkish: Foods; Football clubs; Dances; Car-makers?Football clubs
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Which two major seas lie respectively north and south of Turkey, and which minor sea lies to its west (three answers required, in order)?Black Sea, Mediterranean Sea andAegean Sea
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The famous medieval stone landmark in Turkey's largest city is the 'Galata (What?)': Tower; Mosque; Wall; or Cathedral?Tower
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Eastern Thrace refers to which part of Turkey: European; Asian; Southern Isles; or North Coastal?European
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What was the historical capital city of the Ottoman Empire (and also the East Roman and Byzantine empires), and its modern Turkish name (two answers required)?Constantinople and Istanbul
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A Turkish 'hammam', whose name derives from Arabic hamma, heat, is known in 'western' cultures alternatively as a Turkish what?Bath
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Name Turkey's major 'Istanbul (Who?) Airport' after the founder and first president of the Republic of Turkey?Atatürk
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What is modern Turkey's capital city?Ankara
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According to biblical tradition what came to rest on the Mountains of Ararat, now in eastern Turkey?Noah's Ark
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Invented by Haci Bekir Effendi at his Istanbul shop in 1777 what is the globally consumed 'lokum' more famously called?Turkish delight
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Established in 1923, Cumhuriyet Halk Partisi, is Turkey's oldest: Football club; Political party; University; or Supermarket?Political party
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Kemalism, modern Turkey's foundational six-principled socio-political philosophy, is also called the Six: Arrows; Fish; Suns; or Fingers?Arrows
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Turkey's international vehicle registration code (typically shown on vehicle registration plates) is: T; TR; TU; or O?TR
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Equating broadly to Asia Minor/Turkey what is the old term for this region, from ancient Greek meaning 'sunrise' and 'east'?Anatolia
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Turkey's internet country TLD (Top Level Domain) code is: .tu; .tk; .tr; or .ty?.tr
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Which two nations adjoin Turkey's southern border?Iraq and Syria
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Which two white symbols feature on the Turkish national flag, and on what background colour/color (three answers required)?Crescent and Star on a Red background
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The Turkish War of Independence 1919-23, enabling the independent Turkish nation, was between Turkish nationalists and: Germany; Spain; The Ottoman Empire; or The Allies of the 1st World War?The Allies of the 1st World War
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In Turkish language/custom "teşekkür ederim" and "sağ olun" mean: Hello; Goodbye; Thank you; or Good luck?Thank you
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The letters C and S in the Turkish alphabet feature which diacritical mark: Circumflex; Cedilla; Umlaut; or Bolle?Cedilla
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'Magnificent Century' is among what hugely popular Turkish export to Arab and Balkan regions in the 2000s: Wine; Oranges; Perfume; or TV Drama?TV Drama
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Recep Erdoğan, Abdullah Gül, Bülent Ecevit, and Turgut Özal are notable Turkish: Footballers; Movie stars; Prime Ministers; or TV Cooks?Prime Ministers
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The Turkish Van (or Turkish Vankedisi), originally from the eastern Turkish lakeside city of Van, is domestic breed of: Goat; Horse; Dog; or Cat?Cat
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