Multiple Choice City Quiz – Istanbul - Statistics

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Question Answer % Correct
What was the name of Istanbul from roughly 330 AD until 1930? Constantinople
98%
What empire established Istanbul as its capital after conquering it in 1453? Ottoman Empire
92%
What market is visited by up to 400,000 people every day? The Grand Bazaar
88%
What is a more common name for the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, located in central Istanbul? The Blue Mosque
77%
What strait separates the European and Asian parts of the city? The Bosphorus
76%
In tourist locations, you might encounter vendors selling blue amulets called "Nazar". What is the purpose of these amulets? To protect against the evil eye
71%
Who captured and sacked the city in 1204 AD? Crusaders on the Fourth Crusade
56%
As of 2023, Istanbul had more of these than any other city in the world, according to Euromonitor. International visitors
41%
In what region does the European part of Istanbul lie? Thrace
39%
Who built the Hagia Sophia, the largest cathedral in the world for nearly 1000 years? Justinian
38%
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