Istanbul, Turkey — Questions and answers

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What is special about Istanbul's location?

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  1. It is the only city in the world located on two continents. ✓
  2. It has a history spanning thousands of years.
  3. It has ferries that cross a strait.
  4. It is home to the Hagia Sophia.

Answer: It is the only city in the world located on two continents.

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What can you find a lot of at the Spice Market?

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  1. Exotic spices and sweets. ✓
  2. Fishing boats and bridges.
  3. Hand-woven carpets.
  4. Whirling Dervishes.

Answer: Exotic spices and sweets.

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What do fishing boats do on the Golden Horn?

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  1. They bob gently in the water. ✓
  2. They sell traditional dress.
  3. They weave intricate carpets.
  4. They perform the Sema ceremony.

Answer: They bob gently in the water.

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What do Whirling Dervishes do during the Mevlevi Sema ceremony?

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  1. They spin in a trance-like state. ✓
  2. They cook traditional Turkish food.
  3. They cross the Bosphorus Strait.
  4. They haggle with customers at the market.

Answer: They spin in a trance-like state.

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What does Istanbul represent as a city where East meets West?

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  1. The enduring power of cultural exchange. ✓
  2. A place with only modern buildings.
  3. A city that is very quiet and still.
  4. A place with no history or traditions.

Answer: The enduring power of cultural exchange.

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