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