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Quiz: Turkey

  1. What was the capital?

    • Ankara
    • Mata-Utu
    • Santo Domingo, the oldest European city in the Americas
    • Nouakchott
    Answer

    Ankara — Capital: Ankara.

  2. When was Turkey founded?

    • 29 October 1923, the Republic proclaimed by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk
    • 6 July 1964, independence from Britain
    • 1 January 1804, independence declared after the slave revolution
    • 22 November 1943, independence from France
    Answer

    29 October 1923, the Republic proclaimed by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk — Founded: 29 October 1923, the Republic proclaimed by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk.

  3. What form of government does Turkey have?

    • Presidential republic
    • Military transitional rule since 2021
    • Parliamentary republic; the head of state was a traditional king until 2007
    • Presidential republic; Islam is the state religion
    Answer

    Presidential republic — Government: Presidential republic.

  4. True or false: Turkey is a transcontinental country, mostly in Anatolia with a foothold in Europe.

    • True
    • False
    Answer

    True — True. Turkey is a transcontinental country, mostly in Anatolia with a foothold in Europe.