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How to visit Istanbul
How to visit Istanbul
  • 1. What is the best time of year to visit Istanbul for pleasant weather?
A) Summer
B) Anytime is fine
C) Winter
D) Spring or Autumn
  • 2. Which airport is the main international airport in Istanbul today?
A) Ataturk Airport (formerly IST)
B) Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW)
C) Istanbul Airport (IST)
D) Esenboga Airport (ESB)
  • 3. What currency is primarily used in Istanbul?
A) US Dollar (USD)
B) British Pound (GBP)
C) Turkish Lira (TRY)
D) Euro (EUR)
  • 4. Which historic district is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and houses many famous landmarks?
A) Beyoglu
B) Kadikoy
C) Sultanahmet
D) Besiktas
  • 5. Which iconic structure was originally built as a church, then a mosque, and now a museum?
A) Basilica Cistern
B) Hagia Sophia
C) Topkapi Palace
D) Blue Mosque
  • 6. The Blue Mosque is famous for its:
A) Its location on the Bosphorus
B) Golden dome
C) Roman architecture
D) Six minarets and blue Iznik tiles
  • 7. What was the primary residence of Ottoman Sultans for over 400 years?
A) Topkapi Palace
B) Ciragan Palace
C) Dolmabahce Palace
D) Yildiz Palace
  • 8. Which underground cistern features Medusa heads?
A) Basilica Cistern
B) Binbirdirek Cistern
C) Nakilbent Cistern
D) Theodosius Cistern
  • 9. What is the Grand Bazaar famous for selling?
A) Fresh produce
B) Modern clothing
C) Carpets, jewelry, and souvenirs
D) Electronics
  • 10. Which market is known for its spices and Turkish delight?
A) Grand Bazaar
B) Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar)
C) Arasta Bazaar
D) Book Bazaar
  • 11. What strait separates Europe and Asia in Istanbul?
A) Sea of Marmara
B) Golden Horn
C) Bosphorus Strait
D) Dardanelles Strait
  • 12. Which palace is located on the European shore of the Bosphorus and served as the administrative center of the late Ottoman Empire?
A) Dolmabahce Palace
B) Ciragan Palace
C) Topkapi Palace
D) Beylerbeyi Palace
  • 13. What is a 'hamam'?
A) Turkish coffee
B) Turkish delight
C) Turkish carpet
D) Turkish bath
  • 14. What is a common form of public transportation in Istanbul?
A) Hot air balloons
B) Rickshaws
C) Camels
D) Trams and buses
  • 15. What is 'lokum' also known as?
A) Künefe
B) Turkish delight
C) Baklava
D) Döner kebab
  • 16. What is a 'simit'?
A) A Turkish pastry
B) A type of kebab
C) A traditional drink
D) A sesame-covered bread ring
  • 17. Which neighborhood is known for its vibrant nightlife and Istiklal Street?
A) Uskudar
B) Kadikoy
C) Sultanahmet
D) Beyoglu
  • 18. What should you do when entering a mosque?
A) Take flash photos
B) Eat and drink
C) Talk loudly
D) Remove your shoes and dress modestly
  • 19. What is a common way to experience the Bosphorus Strait?
A) Swim across it
B) Walk along the shore
C) Take a ferry tour
D) Drive across a bridge
  • 20. Which tower offers panoramic views of Istanbul?
A) Maiden's Tower
B) Galata Tower
C) Sapphire Tower
D) Beyazit Tower
  • 21. What is 'nargile'?
A) A religious ceremony
B) A type of soup
C) Water pipe (shisha)
D) A traditional musical instrument
  • 22. Which bridge connects Europe and Asia in Istanbul?
A) Galata Bridge
B) Golden Horn Metro Bridge
C) Bosphorus Bridge (15 July Martyrs Bridge)
D) Ataturk Bridge
  • 23. What is 'döner kebab'?
A) A fish dish
B) A vegetable stew
C) A type of dessert
D) Meat cooked on a vertical rotisserie
  • 24. Which neighborhood is known for its fish restaurants?
A) Cihangir
B) Balat
C) Karakoy
D) Ortakoy
  • 25. What is the Maiden's Tower (Kiz Kulesi)?
A) A large shopping mall
B) A historic tower located on a small islet
C) A major railway station
D) A modern skyscraper
  • 26. What is 'Baklava'?
A) A thick yoghurt drink
B) A spicy Turkish sausage
C) A type of Turkish coffee
D) A rich, sweet pastry made of layers of filo filled with chopped nuts and sweetened with syrup or honey.
  • 27. What is the Golden Horn?
A) A mountain range outside Istanbul
B) A large shopping center
C) A major urban waterway and the primary inlet of the Bosphorus.
D) A popular park
  • 28. What can you buy at the Arasta Bazaar?
A) Electronics
B) Groceries
C) Automobiles
D) Carpets and handicrafts
  • 29. Which neighborhood is known for its colorful houses and historic Jewish community?
A) Fener
B) Besiktas
C) Nisantasi
D) Balat
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