Istanbul: Where East Meets West

Where is Istanbul located?

• In Asia

• In Europe

• At the boundary between Europe and Asia

• In Africa

What was Istanbul previously known as?

• Constantinople

• Byzantium

• Rome

• Athens

What was the Hagia Sophia originally built as?

• A mosque

• A church

• A museum

• A palace

When did the Hagia Sophia become a mosque again after being a museum?

• 1935

• 1453

• 2020

• 537

What is the Blue Mosque also known as?

• The Red Mosque

• The Green Mosque

• The Sultan Ahmed Mosque

• The Ottoman Mosque

How many domes does the Blue Mosque have?

• Six

• Thirteen

• Ten

• Seven

What was the Topkapi Palace previously used for?

• It was a church.

• It was a mosque.

• It was the residence of Ottoman sultans.

• It was a museum.

Where is the Basilica Cistern located?

• Above the city

• In the city center

• Underground, beneath the city

• Outside the city

What does the Bosporus Strait separate?

• Asia from Africa

• Europe from Africa

• Europe from Asia

• North America from South America

How is Istanbul often described due to its unique blend of history, culture, and architecture?

• As a typical city

• As a modern city

• As an ancient city

• As a one-of-a-kind destination