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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.

Author
aylin_n

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
266,522

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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799

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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

to bring flowers for the lady of the house

to dress formally

to bring your own food

to take off your shoes when entering

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Question 2 of 10

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

they visit their lost relatives graves

they give the bride wedding presents

they prepare food for the wedding day

they gather in a house and burn henna on their hands

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Question 3 of 10

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

as soon as dinner is over unless you are invited to stay longer

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

as soon as it is time for the children to go to bed

when you've had the traditional cup of "after-dinner" coffee

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Question 4 of 10

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

bring a bowl of hot soup

call and say " get well soon"

bring flowers

offer to look after their children at your place until they get better

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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

you shouldn't give it back, it was a gift along with the dessert

give it back as it is, without washing

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

wash it clean, put a thank you note in it and then give it back

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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

pour a bowl or bucket of water behind you

say prayers and express their wishes for a safe journey

give you a lot of food so that you won't have to eat out on your journey

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

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

turn your glass upside down

leave your teaspoon lying on the tea glass

put the saucer over the glass

leave your last glass full

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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

boys are dressed up with hats and cloaks

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

a "kirve" is chosen to assist the boy during the operation; a kirve is usually a male relative or friend of the family

the boy is taken on a ride on a horse, in a carriage or in a car the day before the operation

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Question 9 of 10

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

cream cheese, bread, Turkish coffee and dried nuts

eggs with cheese, toast and tea

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

bread, borek (pastry with minced meat or cheese) and Turkish salad (with tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers and onions)

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Question 10 of 10

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

cirit (played on horseback, rather similar to polo)

dog racing

oiled wrestling (very similar to wrestling except the participants are oiled so as to make them more slippery and hard to grab)

field hockey

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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.

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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