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Capital of Turkey

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Ankara (ANK/Airport code: ESB)

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National carrier of Turkey

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Turkish Airlines (TK)

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Low cost carrier of Turkey

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Pegasus (PC)

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What are the 2 airports in Istanbul?

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  • Atatürk (IST) (Europe side)
  • Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) (Asia side)
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How much is the E-visa to Turkey?

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USD60 for 90 days

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What is the currency of Turkey?

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Turkish Lira

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The ocean north of Turkey is _______;

the ocean west of Turkey is ________;

the ocean south of Turkey is ________;

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Black Sea; Aegean Sea; Mediterranean Sea

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Istanbul is on Europe/Asia side;

Ankara is on Europe/Asia side

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Europe; Asia

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What separates the Europe side of Turkey from its Asian side?

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Straits of Bosporus

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Bordering country of Turkey to the left (Europe) are _______; Bordering countries to the right (Asian side) are __________

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Greece and Bulgaria; Georgia, Armenia, Iran, Iraq, Syria

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Religion of Turkey

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Islam

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What are the 3 significant periods of Turkey?

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  1. Byzantine Empire (330AD-1453)
  2. Ottoman Empire (1453-1819/20)
  3. Republic of Turkey (1923)
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Emperor Constantine claimed Constantinople as __________

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“New Rome” (Christianity)

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Byzantine Empire is the continuation of ________

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Roman Empire

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In 1453, Byzantine Empire fell to the Ottoman Empire which was ruled by ___________

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Sultan Mehmet II

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Who founded the Republic of Turkey?

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Mustafa Kemal Atatürk (also first President from 1923 to 1938)

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A popular cruise through Istabul is from _________ to ____________

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Black Sea to Sea of Marmara (N to S)

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_______ offers bus services from Athens to Istanbul

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Crazy Holidays

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What is the national sport of Turkey?

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Oil Wrestling

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What is the name of the instrument that Turkish use to smoke tobacco?

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Hookah

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What is the most common spice of Turkish dishes?

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Cumin

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What are some of the popular souvenirs in Turkey?

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Lanterns and spices; woven textiles; ceramics and dishware

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Blue Mosque, Istanbul

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Hagia Sopia, a Greek Orthodox Basilica in Istanbul, now a museum

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Topkapi Palace, Istanbul (now a museum, it was the main residence and administrative headquarters of the Ottoman sultans in the 15th century)
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Gallipoli (European side)
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Anzac Day: commemorates the loss of soldiers in 1915 (Australians landing in Gallipoli)
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Troy
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Ephesus (Roman city mentioned in the Bible)
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Kusadasi, a resort town in west coast of Turkey
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Cappadocia, (south Turkey): natural and manmade tunnel, caves and underground homes
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Pammukale, hot springs located on white calcium terraces (south Turkey)
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What are the bordering countries of Czech? (left to right)
Austria, Germany, Poland and Slovakia
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Capital of Czech
Prague (PRG)
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National carrier of Czech
Czech Airlines (OK)
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Currency of Czech
Czech Koruna
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Prague Castle and Charles Bridge
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What are the 2 medieval towns in Czech?
Cesky Krumlov, Tabor
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"Tabor" means _____ in Czech
Camp or encampment
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What are some popular souvenirs from Czech?
Puppets (Marionette), Bohemian crystal
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What is an unique entertainment in Prague?
Black Light Theatre
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What is the name of the longest river in Czech, which connects the old Town and New Town?
Vltava River
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Astronomical Clock, Prague
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Which 2 beers are produced in Czech?
Pilsner Urquell and Budweiser Budvar
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Czech has many ____ towns
spa
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Bordering countries of Hungary (bottom left to right)
Croatia, Slovenia, Austria, Slovakia, Ukraine, Romania, Serbia
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Capital of Hungary
Budapest (BUD)
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National Carrier of Hungary
Malev Airlines (MA)
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Currency of Hungary
Hungarian Forint
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Which countries does a Danube river cruise go through?
Germany, Austria, Hungary, Serbia, Bulgaria
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Széchenyi Chain Bridge and Budapest Parliament in Budapest, on River Danube
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Buda Castle Palace, Budapest (now museums)
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Fisherman's Bastion, Budapest (good lookout over Danube)
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What architecture style is the Buda Castle Palace?
Baroque
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How do you call using a Hungarian bath?
Taking the waters
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Szechenyi Baths in Budapest
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What is the famous lake for sailing in Hungary?
Lake Balaton
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What is the most important spice in Hungarian dishes?
Paprika
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Hungarian Goulash: a stew with meat and vegetables with Paprika
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What does "egészségedre" in Hungarian mean?
Cheers
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What are some popular souvenirs in Hungary?
Hungarian folk dolls, embroidery. painted eggs, procelain, secret boxes, Rubik's cube
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What are some of the popular Hungarian alcohols?
Palinka, Tokaji, Unicum
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Bordering countries of Russia
Ukraine, Belarus, Latvia, Estonia, Finland
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What cut Russia into Europe and Asia side?
Ural Mountains
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What are the bordering waters of Russia? (left to right)
Black Sea, Baltic Sea, Barents Sea, Kara Sea, Artic Ocean, Caspian Sea
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What does CIS stand for?
Commonwealth of Independent States
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How many time zones are there in Russia?
11
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Capital of Russia
Moscow (MOW)
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Which river passes through Moscow?
Moskva River
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Currency of Russia
Russian Ruble
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National carrier of Russia
Aeroflot (SU)
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What is the name of the railway in Russia?
Trans-Siberian Railway
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St. Basil's Cathedral, Moscow
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State History Museum, Red Square, Moscow
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Lenin's tomb, Red Square, Moscow
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GUM, Red Square, Moscow
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Kremlin (the wall & government buildings), Moscow
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What is the name of the Russian ballet?
Bolshoi Ballet / Theatre, Moscow
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What is the name of the circus in Moscow?
Moscow State Circus
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Moscow Metro
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Hermitage, St Petersburg
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Peter and Paul Fortress, St. Petersburg
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St. Petersburg was called _________ from 1914 to 1924, then ________ in 1924, then St Petersburg in 1991
Petrograd, Leningrad
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What is the name of the famous theare in St Petersburg?
Mariinsky Theatre
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What is the name of the official army choir of Russia?
Alexandrov Ensemble (Red Army Choir)
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Where and when does "White Night" take place?
St. Petersburg (Summer)
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When is the Victory Day in Moscow?
My birthday!
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Peterhof Palace, St Petersburg
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Who is this?
Catherine the Great
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Matroiska Dolls (Russian Nesting dolls)
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What are some of the popular Russian souvenirs?
Nesting dolls, soviet propaganda, Russian hats (Ushanka)
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Faberge egg (jeweled egg)
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Piroshki (fried bread)
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Borscht (Beet beef soup), Russian
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Beef Stroganoff
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Beluga caviar
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