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Quiz about Turkish Customs and Traditions
Quiz about Turkish Customs and Traditions

Turkish Customs and Traditions Quiz


How much do you know about the interesting customs, traditions and superstitions of the Turkish people? (Please don't forget to rate the quiz. Thanks!)

A multiple-choice quiz by aylin_n. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
aylin_n
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
266,522
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
787
Last 3 plays: Guest 5 (8/10), Guest 109 (7/10), Guest 81 (1/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. What would be considered a must when you go and visit your next door neighbours? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What do the bride, the groom and all their female relations do the night before the wedding? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What would be the appropriate time to leave when you are invited to dinner? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What should you definitely do if your neighbour is ill at home? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Your neighbour has brought you a plate bowl full of "Asure" (a kind of sweet pudding prepared with nuts, dried fruit, wheat, chickpeas etc). What should you do about the bowl? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. You are going to another city to visit some friends or relatives. What do the people you leave behind NOT do? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. As long as you don't show it, any Turkish host would continue to fill in your tea glass (yes, Turkish people drink tea in a glass not a cup!) What should you do to show you do not want any more? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. All Muslim Turkish boys are circumcised. The circumcision celebrations are very important for all Turkish people. What is NOT done during this event? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What would a traditional Turkish breakfast consist of? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What is a traditional Turkish sport originating from Turks from the inlands of Asia? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What would be considered a must when you go and visit your next door neighbours?

Answer: to take off your shoes when entering

When you enter a Turkish home, you have to take off your shoes! Even if you are coming from next door.
2. What do the bride, the groom and all their female relations do the night before the wedding?

Answer: they gather in a house and burn henna on their hands

This is called "Henna Night" and it takes place at the bride's house. Women carry candles in their hands and perform traditional dances. Guests are offered refreshments (usually assorted nuts, tea and soft drinks).
3. What would be the appropriate time to leave when you are invited to dinner?

Answer: not before midnight, leaving early would mean they are not good hosts

Turkish people enjoy having long visits. Children's bed time can be overlooked and most of the time you would be invited to spend the night anyway.
4. What should you definitely do if your neighbour is ill at home?

Answer: bring a bowl of hot soup

Bringing your neighbours food and sharing is very important for Turkish people. Even in metropolitan areas, just calling would be considered rude. There is a Turkish saying: "You can't sleep full when your neighbour is hungry"
5. Your neighbour has brought you a plate bowl full of "Asure" (a kind of sweet pudding prepared with nuts, dried fruit, wheat, chickpeas etc). What should you do about the bowl?

Answer: fill it in with any kind of food you have prepared yourself and then return it

Showing off your culinary skills is a must; never send a bowl or plate back empty!
6. You are going to another city to visit some friends or relatives. What do the people you leave behind NOT do?

Answer: sacrifice a chicken or another farm animal to make sure you have a safe journey

Turkish people say " Gule gule git" (go laughing) or "Yolun acik olsun" (may your roads be open) when they are sending someone they love on a journey. Pouring water is to make your journey as smooth as water.
7. As long as you don't show it, any Turkish host would continue to fill in your tea glass (yes, Turkish people drink tea in a glass not a cup!) What should you do to show you do not want any more?

Answer: leave your teaspoon lying on the tea glass

Even though Turkish coffee is well-known all over the world, tea is a very important part of Turkish culture. During a visit, tea is served and glasses are refilled constantly.
8. All Muslim Turkish boys are circumcised. The circumcision celebrations are very important for all Turkish people. What is NOT done during this event?

Answer: the father of the boy gives small gifts to all those attending the operation and the following celebrations

The term "Masallah" (may God preserve you from evil) is written on the boy's hat. A lot of presents are given to the boy and everybody says "Now you will be a real man!" so that the boy feels relieved and happy.
9. What would a traditional Turkish breakfast consist of?

Answer: cheese, honey, black olives, butter, tomatoes, cucumbers, bread, tea

Eggs, homemade cherry or strawberry jam, green peppers, clotted cream, gozleme (thin pastry cooked on a thin sheet of metal, filled with potatoes, cheese, minced meat or spinach), sucuk (Turkish sausage which is very spicy and usually hot) are also kinds of food frequently eaten at breakfast
10. What is a traditional Turkish sport originating from Turks from the inlands of Asia?

Answer: cirit (played on horseback, rather similar to polo)

Oiled wrestling may have fooled many of you but if you do a little search for its origins, you'll see that it originates from Egypt and then the Balkans. Also don't forget that horses played an important role in Asian inlands. They used them as transportation, drank its milk and played sporting games on them.
Source: Author aylin_n

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