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