_____ was the capital of the Roman Empire (330-395), the Byzantine Empire (395-1453), the brief crusader state known as the Latin Empire (1204-1261), and the Ottoman Empire (1453-1922).

The ______, which comprises most of modern Turkey, is one of the oldest permanently settled regions in the world. Various ancient Anatolian populations have lived from at least the Neolithic to the Hellenistic period.

The ____, capital of the Hittite Empire in the late Bronze Age. The city's history dates back to the 6th millennium BC.

The Hittites were an Anatolian people who played an important role in establishing an empire centered on Hattusa in north-central Anatolia Peninsula around 1680-1650 BCE.

The Ottoman Empire and the Turkish Empire were often used interchangeably. This dichotomy officially ended in 1920-23, when the Ankara-based Turkish government chose _________________as the only official name.

Turkish tea is not just a strong dark red brew served in a tulip shaped glass, it’s a tradition that revolves around ________ and _________.

Under the reign of _________, the Ottoman Empire marked the peak of its power and prosperity as well as the highest development of its government, social, and economic systems.

The word Ottoman comes from the name of _______, who was the founder of the Osman Empire also known as the Ottoman dynasty.

Istanbul historically known as ________, is the largest city in Turkey and the economic, cultural and historical center of the country. Istanbul is the most populous city in Europe.