Are you inspired by Istanbul? Are you an Ataturk enthusiast? Does the mere thought of the nation of Turkey drive you into fits of passion? If so, now’s the time to test your knowledge of the Anatolian nation!
Turkey is an icon of world history, an innovator in human culture, and a powerhouse of modern global affairs. Besides being one of the oldest settled regions in the world, the region has hosted some of the world’s most storied civilizations, from the Byzantine Empire to the Ottoman Sultanate to the modern Turkish republic. If you know anything about any of those topics, you’re ready for some Turkey trivia questions and answers!
Do you know the first president of Turkey? Can you guess the origin of baklava? Do you know which Homeric city, long thought mythical, actually exists in Western Turkey? Whether you do or not, you’re ready for the quiz!
Once you’re done with this Turkey trivia quiz, try out our quizzes on Spain, Germany, and Japan.
Which kind of nut is Turkey the largest producer of?
Hazelnuts
Walnuts
Almonds
Cashews
What is the national animal of the country of Turkey?
Lion
Eurasian Brown Bear
Gray Wolf
Fennec Fox
What was first discovered on early man-made walls in Catalhoyuk, Turkey?
Hieroglyphics
Fossils
Human Remains
Neolithic Paintings
What is the most popular form of social media in Turkey?
Snapchat
Which animal is not native to Turkey?
Bearded Vulture
Caucasian Lynx
Bactrian Camel
White-Headed Duck
What is considered a respectful way to greet the elderly in Turkey?
A Head Nod
Hug Them
Kiss On Each Cheek
Kiss Their Hand
Which color is derived from the color of South Turkey’s Mediterranean?
Aqua
Marine
Turquoise
Teal
What is the name of the author of “The Iliad” and “The Odyssey” who was born in Turkey?
Virgil
Homer
Sophocles
Dante
What is the official language of Turkey?
Kurdish
Turkish
Arabic
English
What was Istanbul formerly known as?
Ephesus
Hattusha
Constantinople
Hierapolis
What is the major religion in Turkey?
Islam
Buddhism
Judaism
Christianity
What is the most popular sport in Turkey?
Rugby
Volleyball
Soccer
Basketball
What are the two colors on the Turkish flag?
Red and Black
Red and White
Orange and White
Yellow and Orange
What is done in Turkey to protect newborns from evil?
Baby Jumping
Sub-Zero Naps
Salting
Shrine Visits
Which sporting event is believed to have been started over 4,500 years ago in Turkey?
Swimming
Oil Wrestling
Boxing
Archery
Which continent does Turkey belong to?
Asia
Europe
Africa
South America
When were people in turkey required by law to have surnames?
1934
1924
1984
1944
What were the first signs of writing found on in Anatolia, Turkey?
Paper
Fossils
Leather
Clay Tablets
What can the country of Turkey be described as?
All Of Them
A Continent
A Peninsula
A Desert
Which two continents is Istanbul in?
Europe and Asia
Europe and Africa
Africa and Asia
Asia and Africa
What is the capital of Turkey?
Konya
Ankara
Antalya
Istanbul
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