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Ramadan Celebrations in Istanbul

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 29mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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4 lines
2.

During the holy month of Ramadan, millions of people all over the world come (a)   every (b)   to celebrate the breaking of the fast, iftar. Every​ (c)   has different ​ (d)   , so we sent Miranda to the streets of Istanbul to​ (e)   how fasting is celebrated here.

Choose from the below words
together
evening
country
find out
traditions
3.

Fasting is one ​ (a)   the five pillars of Islam. It's almost time ​ (b)   iftar here in Istanbul and Sultanahmet Square is ​ (c)   . There are families, couples and groups of friends. Everyone brought something ​ (d)   share.

Choose from the below words
of
for
packed
to
4.

The dinner table is ​ (a)   important for us ​ (b)   Ramadan. Guests arrive and the dinner tables get so (c)   . It really is the most ​ (d)   time (e)   the year.

Choose from the below words
during
very
crowded
blessed
of
5.

As dusk ​ (a)   , the call to prayer rings out and minarets ​ (b)   up the ​ (c)   . It's time to have some ​ (d)   . There are hundreds of ​ (e)   in this bazaar.

Choose from the below words
light
stores
falls
sky
fun
6.

The stores were​ ​ (a)   by the Metropolitan Municipality as a mini-neighborhood, offering a glimpse ​ (b)   traditions, food, art and crafts. It'll be here for the ​ (c)   month of Ramadan. Most of the people here have ​​ (d)   broken their fast, so, unsurprisingly, they're ​ (e)   straight for the food stalls, and so am I.

Choose from the below words
set up
into
entire
just
heading
7.

crowded, packed

a)

b)

c)

d)

e)

8.

traditions

a)

b)

c)

d)

e)

9.

to share

a)

b)

c)

d)

e)

10.

to celebrate

a)

b)

c)

d)

e)

11.

fasting

a)

b)

c)

d)

e)

12-22.
12.

What is one of the five pillars of Islam?

a)

Fasting

b)

Dancing

c)

Praying

d)

Feasting

13.

What is the significance of the dinner table during Ramadan?

a)

It is not important

b)

It is where guests arrive

c)

It is where fasting is broken

d)

It is where dancing happens

14.

What is Sultanahmet Square in Istanbul known for?

a)

Being empty

b)

Being quiet

c)

Being colorful

d)

Being crowded

15.

What is the art form demonstrated at the bazaar?

a)

Painting

b)

Sculpting

c)

Marbling

d)

Pottery

16.

What is the main reason for Parind Emir to promote his traditional art?

a)

To get famous

b)

To make money

c)

To retire early

d)

To pass it on to future generations

17.

What is the bazaar a great opportunity for people to learn more about?

a)

Fashion

b)

Computers

c)

Different specialities

d)

Cars

18.

What is the art of marbling a heritage from?

a)

The Greeks

b)

The Egyptians

c)

The Romans

d)

The Ottomans

19.

What is the atmosphere like in Sultanahmet Square during Ramadan?

a)

Quiet

b)

Boring

c)

Empty

d)

Crowded

20.

What is the significance of the call to prayer at dusk?

a)

Time to sleep

b)

Time to pray

c)

Time to have fun

d)

Time to eat

21.

What is the purpose of the Bazaar set up by the Metropolitan Municipality?

a)

To sell cars

b)

To offer a glimpse into traditions

c)

To showcase technology

d)

To promote dancing

22.

What is the feeling of Ramadan according to some people?

a)

More boring

b)

More spiritual

c)

More noisy

d)

More colorful