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How to experience Istanbul
Contributed by: Peck
  • 1. What's a must-try street food in Istanbul?
A) Sushi
B) Pho
C) Balik Ekmek (fish sandwich)
D) Tacos
  • 2. Which historic structure dominates Istanbul's skyline?
A) Colosseum
B) Eiffel Tower
C) Great Wall of China
D) Hagia Sophia
  • 3. The Grand Bazaar is famous for selling what?
A) Automobiles
B) Electronics
C) Carpets, jewelry, and souvenirs
D) Groceries
  • 4. What body of water divides Istanbul?
A) Nile River
B) Amazon River
C) Bosphorus Strait
D) Mississippi River
  • 5. Which is the best way to experience the Bosphorus?
A) Building a bridge
B) Renting a submarine
C) Swimming across
D) Taking a ferry tour
  • 6. What is Turkish Delight also known as?
A) Lokum
B) Baklava
C) Kunefe
D) Kadayif
  • 7. What should you do when entering a mosque?
A) Speak loudly
B) Eat food
C) Remove your shoes
D) Wear a hat
  • 8. Which palace was the primary residence of Ottoman Sultans?
A) Ciragan Palace
B) Beylerbeyi Palace
C) Topkapi Palace
D) Dolmabahce Palace
  • 9. What is the Call to Prayer called in Turkish?
A) Ezan
B) Selam
C) Merhaba
D) Tesekkurler
  • 10. What is a traditional Turkish coffee experience incomplete without?
A) Ice cubes
B) Adding milk
C) A straw
D) Reading the coffee grounds
  • 11. Which neighborhood is known for its colorful houses and steep streets?
A) Sultanahmet
B) Balat
C) Taksim
D) Beyoglu
  • 12. What is the name of the famous Spice Market?
A) Egyptian Bazaar
B) Spice Street
C) Arasta Bazaar
D) Grand Bazaar
  • 13. Which Ottoman architect designed many iconic Istanbul landmarks?
A) Leonardo da Vinci
B) Antoni Gaudí
C) Frank Lloyd Wright
D) Mimar Sinan
  • 14. What is Rakı?
A) A type of Turkish bread
B) A traditional Turkish alcoholic drink
C) A Turkish dance
D) A Turkish musical instrument
  • 15. Where can you find the Basilica Cistern?
A) Near the Spice Market
B) Near Hagia Sophia
C) Near the Grand Bazaar
D) Near Taksim Square
  • 16. What is a 'hamam'?
A) Turkish carpet
B) Turkish bath
C) Turkish instrument
D) Turkish coffee
  • 17. Which of these is a popular street food involving mussels?
A) Kumpir
B) Döner
C) Lahmacun
D) Midye Dolma
  • 18. What is the best way to get around Istanbul?
A) Horse-drawn carriage
B) Public transportation (tram, metro, ferry)
C) Private jet
D) Helicopter
  • 19. What are 'simit'?
A) Small Turkish rugs
B) Turkish coffee cups
C) Sesame-covered bread rings
D) Traditional Turkish hats
  • 20. Which palace is located on the European side of Istanbul with a view of the Bosphorus?
A) Yildiz Palace
B) Topkapi Palace
C) Dolmabahce Palace
D) Beylerbeyi Palace
  • 21. Which is the best time of year to visit Istanbul for pleasant weather?
A) Summer
B) Winter
C) Whenever you feel like it
D) Spring or Autumn
  • 22. What is a 'Nargile'?
A) A traditional dance
B) A water pipe (hookah)
C) A type of pastry
D) A Turkish coin
  • 23. Which district is known for its vibrant nightlife and independent shops?
A) Uskudar
B) Sultanahmet
C) Fatih
D) Beyoglu
  • 24. What is the Blue Mosque famous for?
A) Its pink marble
B) Its blue Iznik tiles
C) Its golden dome
D) Its modern architecture
  • 25. What does 'Merhaba' mean?
A) Goodbye
B) Thank you
C) Please
D) Hello
  • 26. What is Kumpir?
A) Baked potato with various toppings
B) A type of soup
C) A kind of dessert
D) A grilled meat dish
  • 27. Which island is the largest of the Princes' Islands?
A) Burgazada
B) Kinaliada
C) Buyukada
D) Heybeliada
  • 28. What is the Arasta Bazaar known for?
A) Selling only food
B) Selling only antiques
C) Selling only spices
D) Smaller and less crowded than the Grand Bazaar, selling similar goods.
  • 29. What is a popular activity to do in Ortakoy?
A) Hiking in the mountains
B) Surfing
C) Skiing
D) Eating Kumpir by the Bosphorus
  • 30. What is 'Tesekkurler'?
A) Please
B) Thank you
C) Goodbye
D) Hello
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