001. During the 7th century BCE, Coastal Anatolia (Ionia) was settled by the: A. Assyrians B. Greeks C. Italians D. Persians
002. During the 6th and 5th centuries BCE, the entire area was conquered by the: A. Assyrians B. Greeks C. Romans D. Persians
003. Era conquered by Alexander the Great: A. 1055 CE B. 324 CE C. 334 BCE D. 636 BCE
004. During the mid-1st century, the entire area succumbed to: A. Rome B. Sicily C. Assyria D. Baghdad
005. In 324 CE, the capital of the Roman Empire was: A. Izmir B. Constantinople C. Anatolia D. Athens
006. In 1055 CE, the Seljuks, a group of Central Asiatic Turks, overran this city, thus starting a Middle Eastern and Anatolian empire: A. Athens B. Cairo C. Baghdad D. Damascus
007. In 1453, the Ottoman Empire captured: A. Athens B. Cairo C. Baghdad D. Constantinople
008. Ottoman Empire begins to collapse: A. 17th century B. 18th and 19th centuries C. 20th century
009. After World War I, Izmir was occupied by: A. Greece B. England C. Russia D. Bulgaria
010. In 1922, the Turks regain control of: A. Izmir B. Cyprus C. Anatolia D. Constantinople
011. The Treaty of Lausanne, recognizing the Republic of Turkey, was declared: A. October 29, 1941 B. March 8, 1973 C. October 29, 1923 D. May 18, 1972
012. The first president of Turkey was: A. Kemal Ataturk B. Talal Hussein C. Fakhr al-Din D. Hafez al Assad
013. In 1923, the capital of Turkey was moved from Constantinople to: A. Istanbul B. Antatolia C. Ankara D. Izmir
014. During World War II, Turkey joined which side: A. the Allies B. the Germans
015. In 1952, Turkey joined: A. NATO B. the United Nations C. the European Union
016. Constantinople later became known as Istanbul: A. True B. False
017. The world's first coffee house was established in Constantinople in 1554: A. True B. False
018. Since they were forbidden to drink alcohol, Muslims refered to this beverage as the "Wine of Araby": A. Honey B. Yogurt C. Coffee D. Grape juice
019. In Turkey, the liquorice flavored liqueur, the favorite of the Mediterranean area, is known as: A. Arak B. Ouzo C. Retsina D. Raki
020. The Turks find this method of filtering coffee extremely funny: A. Steeping B. Vacuuming C. Boiling D. Percolating
021. There is nothing the Turks hate more than having their "Turkish Coffee" referred to as: A. Bedouin coffee B. Greek coffee C. Espresso
022. The narrow-necked pot in which Turkish coffee is boiled is called: A. Briki B. Finjan C. Houka D. Iman
023. The small cups in which Turkish coffee is served are called: A. Brikis B. Finjans C. Houkas D. Imans
024. When making Turkish coffee, a good rule of thumb is that the lighter and thinner the pot, the better the coffee: A. True B. False
025. Turkish coffee should always be served with a glass of: A. Ouzo B. Hot water C. Cold water D. An empty glass
026. Rose water, an ancient flavoring used in Turkish Delight and Baklava, is diluted from: A. Rose petals B. Rose oil C. Rose vines Sherry
027. There are records of yellow carrots grown in Turkey in the tenth century: A. True B. False
028. Turkish men believe that eating dried fruits will make them: A. Stronger B. Wiser C. Sexually potent D. Faster
029. Turks like to have this fruit on hand during their more passionate moments: A. Oranges B. Figs C. Strawberries D. Quince
030. In Turkey, bulgur is known as: A. Cracked wheat B. Bulguar C. Pourgouri D. Tabbouleh
031. In Turkey, nearly every stew will be complemented by whole or crushed: A. Almonds B. Pistachios C. Pine nuts D. Lentils
032. Phyllo dough is known to Turks as: A. Baklava B. Brik C. Filo D. Yufka
033. The Turkish alcoholic beverage "arak" would not be possible without: A. Clove B. Anise C. Mace D. Turmeric
034. In ancient Turkey pork was associated with: A. Life B. Death C. Evil spirits D. Knowledge
035. This popular Mediterranean fish is know as "barbounia" to the Turks: A. Red mullet B. Gray mullet C. Turbot D. Cod
036. For thousands of years, this fish has come from the rivers and streams of Turkey: A. Lakerda B. Trout C. Herring D. Sole
037. Olive oil which has a strong, immediately felt flavor is considered: A. Aggressive B. Bitter C. Flat D. Harsh
038. Olive oil which has an interesting and complex aroma is considered: A. Astringent B. Aromatic C. Delicate D. Fruity
039. Olive oil that is well balanced is considered: A. Rich B. Full C. Green D. Rounded
040. Orange water, an ancient flavoring, is a perfumed water distilled from: A. Oranges B. Orange peels C. Orange rind D. Orange blossoms
041. Olive oil that has a full rounded flavor is considered: A. Rich B. Smooth C. Strong D. Sweet
042. When serving two or more wines at a meal, serve red before white: A. True B. False
043. White wines should always be served: A. Cold B. At room temperature C. Warm
044. When Mark Twain visited Istanbul he was surprised to learn that "everyone, regardless of where they live, owns at least one": A. Car B. Goat C. Field D. Turkey
045. The best yogurts are thick enough to cut with a spoon: A. True B. False
046. In Turkey, many consider it a sign of good luck when announcing an engagement, for the man to give his future parents-in-law a basket of: A. Fresh apples B. Fresh apricots C. Fresh figs D. Fresh bananas
047. Carrots were first cultivated in the Mediterranean region: A. True B. False
048. Because cucumbers are so hard to digest, practically none of their vitamins and minerals are absorbed by the body: A. True B. False
049. This ingredient is sometimes referred to as "poor man's caviar": A. Sardines B. Eggplant C. Mullet D. Currants
050. This fruit calls forth dreams of Mediterranean nights, romance, and even immortality: A. Dates B. Kiwi C. Watermelon D. Figs
051. In each _____ , one seed is said to have come down from paradise: A. Pomegranate B. Fig C. Apple D. Grape
052. The cultivation of strawberries began in the region only in the: A. 13th century B. 15th century C. 17th century D. 19th century
053. The almond tree is a member of the rose family: A. True B. False
054. Olive oil that is soft and sweet is considered: A. Ideal B. Rich C. Mellow D. Sugary
055. Archaeologists have found preserved cucumbers that, according to carbon dating, are: A. 5,000 years old B. 15,000 years old C. 20,000 years old D. 30,000 years old
056. Technically, eggplant is considered a: A. Herb B. Fruit C. Vegetable D. Meat
057. Mentioned in the book of Genesis as one of the fruits offered to Joseph: A. Watermelon B. Strawberries C. Almonds D. Pears
058. Kadaif, a flour and water pastry, is known in the Middle East as: A. Phyllo B. Konafa C. Baklava D. Tahina
059. In Arabic, Turkish and modern Hebrew, this spice is known as "cusbara": A. Coriander B. Cardamom C. Cumin D. Clove
060. Fossil records have recorded their presence from as long as 500 million years ago: A. Cod B. Red snapper C. Octopus D. Chickpeas
