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