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