What Do You Know About Turks?

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1. What is the capital of Turkey?

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Ankara is the correct answer because it is the capital of Turkey. Istanbul and Izmir are both major cities in Turkey, but they are not the capital. Ankara has been the capital since 1923, replacing Istanbul.

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What Do You Know About Turks? - Quiz

This test is for non-Turks to see how accurate their general knowledge about Turkiye, it's position in World, Turks and their culture.

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2. Turkey is member of NATO.

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Turkiye is a member since 1953.

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3. Turkey is a member of European Union.

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Turkey is not a member of the European Union. While it has been a candidate for EU membership since 1987, negotiations have been ongoing and progress has been slow. Turkey's geographic location spans both Europe and Asia, leading to debates about its eligibility for EU membership. However, as of now, Turkey has not fulfilled all the necessary criteria for joining the EU, and therefore the statement is incorrect.

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4. Which of the followong statements about Turkey is correct?

polygamy: having more than one spouse at a time.

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Polygamy is forbidden by the state in Turkey. This means that individuals are not legally allowed to have more than one spouse at a time. Unlike some countries where polygamy is permitted under certain circumstances, such as during times of crisis or war, Turkey strictly prohibits polygamy in all situations. The state has implemented laws and regulations to ensure that individuals adhere to monogamous marriages, where a person can only be married to one spouse at a time.

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5. Many Turks, especially the women believes that dreams hold secret meanings.

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The statement suggests that a significant number of Turkish people, particularly women, hold the belief that dreams have hidden interpretations. This implies that dreams are seen as more than just random thoughts during sleep, but rather as messages or symbols that can reveal deeper meanings or insights.

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6. In Turkey, during the month of Ramadan, it's illegal to sell alcohol.

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This statement is incorrect. In Turkey, it is not illegal to sell alcohol during the month of Ramadan. While some restrictions may be in place in certain regions or establishments, the sale of alcohol is generally allowed throughout the country, including during Ramadan.

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7. If you can speak Turkish, you can learn Arabic easier and vice-versa.

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We share only some words, usually religion based vocabalury. The grammer is completly different.

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8. Most of the public places such as cafes are divided as for men and for women.

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The statement is incorrect because most public places, including cafes, are not divided based on gender. In most societies, public places are open to all individuals regardless of their gender. It is not common practice to segregate cafes or other public spaces based on gender.

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9. Even though, there is no armed conflict happened recently between Turkey and Armenia, official status is that two countries are at war.

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The borders between two countries are closed for trade purposes to bycot the Armenian invasion of Azerbeycan.

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10. Which of the followong statements about Turks is correct?

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It's normal to drink 10 glasses of tea during work hours.

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11. As in 2009, Republic of Turkey is...

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The exact answer is 86 years old.

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12. Hagia Sophia is...

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It's forbidden to worship there.

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13. Ataturk is...

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Atatürk name was given to him as official surname when the young republic passed a law about surnames. Under the Ottoman Empire when Atatürk was born, surnames were not in use.

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14. Which of the followong statements about Turkey is correct?

headscarf: Headscarves are scarves covering most or all of the top of a woman's hair and her head. Headscarves may be worn for a variety of purposes, such as fashion or social distinction, religious signifiance, to hide baldness, modesty, or other forms of social convention.

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The correct answer states that it is forbidden for students and government officials to wear headscarves in Turkey. This suggests that there are regulations or laws in place that restrict the wearing of headscarves in certain contexts.

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15. In 2008, 26 million tourist visited Turkey. Why?

Choose all possible answers.

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This was a bonus question.

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16. Which of the followong statements about Turkey is correct?

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Altough it's possible to advertise +18 products in cinema. For example, during the movies targetted for +18 audience.

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17. Which of the following statements about Turks is correct?

Anatolia: The geographical region in southwest Asia, also called Asia-minor

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The settlements in Anatolia by Turks begun at 1071.

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18. National motto of Republic of Turkey is...

A motto is a phrase meant to formally describe the general motivation or intention of a social group or organization.

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The national motto of the Republic of Turkey is "Peace at home, peace in the world." This motto reflects the country's commitment to maintaining peace and harmony both domestically and internationally. It emphasizes the importance of peaceful coexistence within the nation and promotes the idea of spreading peace globally. By prioritizing peace, Turkey aims to create a stable and secure environment for its citizens and contribute to global peacekeeping efforts.

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19. Ottoman Sultans used to own a personal place called Harem where there were good numbers of women lived to serve to the Sultan for his any desire

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Imperial Harem was a place where Sultan's family and palace servants (such as cooks or tailors) live. Sultan's mother was in charge of the harem, not the Sultan. And harem women often marry to officers and then leave the harem for good.

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20. In the different parts of Turkey, people speak different languages. Such as eastern Turkey mostly speak Kurdish.

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You can find many different languages and accents in Turkey but people treat them as exotic, not part of daily life.

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21. Most of the Turkey's population are devoted muslims.

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Yes, most of people identify themself as Muslims but less put religion on the top of their list.

By the way, of course you cannot value something like this statistically but this is my personal point of view.

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22. Which of the followong statements about Turkey is correct?

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Turkey has troops in Afghanistan as part of the coalition forces. This means that Turkey has deployed its military personnel to Afghanistan to support the coalition efforts in the country.

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What is the capital of Turkey?
Turkey is member of NATO.
Turkey is a member of European Union.
Which of the followong statements about Turkey is correct?polygamy:...
Many Turks, especially the women believes that dreams hold secret...
In Turkey, during the month of Ramadan, it's illegal to sell alcohol.
If you can speak Turkish, you can learn Arabic easier and vice-versa.
Most of the public places such as cafes are divided as for men and for...
Even though, there is no armed conflict happened recently between...
Which of the followong statements about Turks is correct?
As in 2009, Republic of Turkey is...
Hagia Sophia is...
Ataturk is...
Which of the followong statements about Turkey is correct?headscarf:...
In 2008, 26 million tourist visited Turkey. Why?Choose all possible...
Which of the followong statements about Turkey is correct?
Which of the following statements about Turks is correct?Anatolia: The...
National motto of Republic of Turkey is...A motto is a phrase meant to...
Ottoman Sultans used to own a personal place called Harem where there...
In the different parts of Turkey, people speak different languages....
Most of the Turkey's population are devoted muslims.
Which of the followong statements about Turkey is correct?
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