Istanbul

The Ottomans occupied Istanbul for a long time. Which year was the city taken?

1453

Which former NBA basketball player was born in Istanbul?

Hedo Turkoglu

Which of these places was the seat of the government during the late Ottoman Empire?

Dolmabahce Palace

In what year was Istanbul's subway train first used?

1875

Which of these is NOT a former name of Istanbul?

Damtoul

In what year did Istanbul become the capital of the Roman Empire?

306 AD

Istanbul has been known by many different names over the years. Which of the following options is NOT one of the city's historical names?

Marmara

What year did Istanbul become the capital of the Latin Empire?

1204

Istanbul is located in which part of Turkey?

Northwest

Istanbul is built on seven hills to match the seven hills of what city?

Rome

Who served as the Mayor of Istanbul from 2004 to 2017?

Kadir Topbas

What was the name of the sultan who occupied Istanbul in 1453?

Mehmet II

Istanbul possesses two major business districts. One is Levent. What is the other?

Maslak

In what year was Istanbul founded?

660 BC

Istanbul has previously had two other names. Which ones?

Constantinople and Byzantium

How many inhabitants did Istanbul have by the year 2016?

14.8 million

As of 2017, how many mosques are there in Istanbul?

3,113

Which Roman Emperor erected an obelisk in the Hippodrome of Constantinople?

Theodosius

Which year did the name Istanbul become the official name for the city?

1926

As of 2017, what was the largest airport in Istanbul?

Istanbul Atatürk Airport

Around how much of Istanbul's population lives in Asia?

1/3

In terms of International visits per year, where does Istanbul rank among global cities?

1st

Around how many inches of snow does Istanbul see yearly?

18 inches

What is Sultan Ahmed Mosque called internationally?

Blue Mosque

Which body of water separates the European side of Istanbul into districts?

Golden Horn

What is the name of the airport that Istanbul started to build in 2015 and which is supposed to be the largest in the world?

Istanbul Airport

Istanbul was the capital of the Turkish Empire until 1923. Which city became the new capital in 1923?

Ankara

What is the population of Istanbul?

16 million

Which European country has around the same population as the city of Istanbul?

Belgium

Which of these Istanbul districts is known for its Jewish heritage?

Galata

In what year did Istanbul become the capital of the Ottoman Empire?

1453

The three best soccer teams in Istanbul are referred to as the "Big Three". Which of these teams isn't one of the Big Three?

Karabükspor

What is the name of the large covered market that's existed in Istanbul since 1461?

Grand Bazaar

Which building is Istanbul's main attraction?

Hagia Sofia

The population of Istanbul is increasing approximately how much each year?

1.7 %

What year did the finale of the Eurovision Song Contest take place in Istanbul and Ruslana from the Ukraine won the contest with the song "Wild Dances"?

2004

In what year did Istanbul (formerly Byzantium) become the capital of the Roman Empire?

330

Which island located just off inner Istanbul doesn't allow automobiles?

Princes' Island

Istanbul is positioned on the site of which historic network of trade routes?

Silk Road

What is the name of Istanbul's major harbor?

Golden Horn

What is the name of the Viking who carved runes in the Hagia Sofia church in Istanbul?

Halvdan

Istanbul sits between two different seas. One is the Black Sea. What is the other sea?

Marmara

Which of these famous novels was written in Istanbul?

"Murder on the Orient Express"

What is the largest Turkish bath in Istanbul?

Tahtakale Hamami

What is the Latin name for the city of Istanbul?

Constantinopolis

Which month is usually the hottest of the year in Istanbul?

August

What was Istanbul called during its time as a capital in the Byzantine Empire?

Constantinople

Which former mayor of Istanbul has been the president of Turkey since 2014?

Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Which major fault is located in Istanbul?

North Anatolian

Which flower originated in Istanbul?

Tulip

One of the following is NOT a football team from Istanbul...?

Osmanlispor

Who served as the Mayor of Istanbul in 2017?

Kadir Topbas

What is the tallest building in Istanbul?

Sapphire

The majority of Istanbul's nightlife can be found in which district?

Galata

What is the name of the Istanbul tower which used to be called the Tower of Christ?

Galata Tower

Which month is the rainiest in Istanbul?

December

Istanbul is located in two continents. One of these continents is Europe. What is the other continent?

Asia

The Faith District in Istanbul is named after who?

Mehmed the Conquerer

Which famous author wrote disparagingly of Istanbul in 1867?

Mark Twain

Who was the last Byzantine emperor in Constantinople?

Konstantin XI Palaiologos

Istanbul is home to the world's 4th largest diamond. In which museum is it located?

Topkapi Museum

Which of the following countries is located east of Turkey?

Armenia

In which year did Turkey join NATO?

1952

What is the name of Turkey's longest river?

Euphrates

Which historical area is located in today's Turkey?

Anatolia

Turkey is divided into 81 provinces. Each province is divided into districts. How many districts are there?

973

Which of the following countries does NOT border with Turkey?

Lebanon

Which of the following cities are NOT to be found in Turkey?

Ararat

How many strings does the long-necked instrument Saz have?

7

What is the name of the tourist party town on the south coast of Turkey?

Alanya

What is the name of the national public broadcaster of Turkey?

TRT

When was the Turkish artist Ibrahim Tatlises seriously injured?

2011

Which Turkish author was awarded with the Nobel prize in literature in 2006?

Orhan Pamuk

How many countries border Turkey?

8

What is the name of the song that Sertab Erener won with in the Eurovision Song Contest?

Every way that I can

In which year was Turkey officially independent from the Ottoman Empire?

1923

Which one of these countries is NOT on the border of Turkey?

Romania

Which of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World were located in present-day Turkey?

Temple of Artemis and Mausoleum at Halicarnassus

What year did Turkey join the EU?

They are not a member of the EU

How big a part of Turkey's population are considered to be Kurds?

18%

How deep is Lake Van, the largest lake in Turkey?

451 meters

What is the name of the leader of PKK who is imprisoned in Turkey?

Abdullah Öcalan

The Byzantine emperors had body guards consisting of...?

Vikings

Which of these places was the seat of the government during the late Ottoman Empire?

Dolmabahce Palace

How many provinces is Turkey's territory divided into?

81

In which of the following years was Turkey the winner of The Eurovision Song Contest?

2003

What is the name of the significant waterway located in northwestern Turkey?

Bosphorus

Which religion is the most widely practiced in Turkey?

Islam

Who is considered to be the Father of the Nation in Turkey?

Mustafa Kemal Ataturk

What title did the Ottoman kings have?

Sultan

Which colors are on Turkey's flag?

Red and White

What was the name of the first President of Turkey?

Mustafa Kemal Ataturk

What is the head of the Eastern Orthodox church called?

Patriarch

Ayran is popular in Turkey. What is it?

A drink

How many seas border with Turkey?

3

Ayran is a popular beverage in Turkey but what is it made of?

Yogurt, water and salt

Which of the following countries borders with Turkey?

Syria

Which of the following winners of the Nobel Prize in Literature is from Turkey?

Orhan Pamuk

What does the word 'güzel' mean in Turkish?

Beautiful

What is the name of Turkey's current president (2017)?

Erdogan

What is the name of the currency used in Turkey?

Lira

When is Turkey's national day?

The 29th of October

What is the name of the historical figure you will find on all of the Turkish banknotes, and whom it is illegal to insult?

Mustafa Kemal Ataturk