Turkey civics quiz: questions and answers
All 15 general civics quiz questions about Turkey with answers and explanations, grouped by topic. This is a learning quiz, not an official exam. Select a question to see the answer.
Government and law 5 questions
Ankara, the Grand National Assembly, the 1982 Constitution and national days such as 23 April.
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What is the capital of Türkiye?
Ankara
Ankara has been the capital since 1923. Istanbul is the largest city but is not the capital.
What is the name of Türkiye’s parliament?
Grand National Assembly of Türkiye
The parliament is the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye (Türkiye Büyük Millet Meclisi), a single-chamber legislature.
In which year was Türkiye’s current Constitution adopted?
1982
The current Constitution was approved by referendum in 1982. It has been amended many times since.
Which event does National Sovereignty and Children’s Day on 23 April commemorate?
The opening of the Grand National Assembly in 1920
The Grand National Assembly first met in Ankara on 23 April 1920. Atatürk dedicated the day to children.
In which year did women in Türkiye gain the right to vote in national elections?
1934
Turkish women gained the right to vote and stand in national elections in 1934, earlier than in many European countries.
History 5 questions
The Ottoman conquest of Constantinople, Atatürk and the War of Independence, Lausanne and the reforms of the early Republic.
Who was the founder and first President of the Republic of Türkiye?
Mustafa Kemal Atatürk
Mustafa Kemal Atatürk led the War of Independence and became the first President of the Republic in 1923.
On which date was the Republic of Türkiye proclaimed?
29 October 1923
The Republic was proclaimed on 29 October 1923, now celebrated as Republic Day.
Which 1923 treaty internationally recognised the new Turkish state?
Treaty of Lausanne
The Treaty of Lausanne, signed in July 1923, replaced the earlier Treaty of Sèvres and recognised the borders of modern Türkiye.
Which Ottoman sultan conquered Constantinople in 1453?
Mehmed II
Sultan Mehmed II, known as Mehmed the Conqueror, captured Constantinople (Istanbul) in 1453.
In 1928, which alphabet did Türkiye adopt in place of the Arabic-based script?
A Latin-based alphabet
The alphabet reform of 1928 introduced a Latin-based Turkish alphabet, one of Atatürk's major reforms.
Geography, culture and symbols 5 questions
The Bosphorus, Mount Ararat, Cappadocia, the crescent and star flag and the İstiklal Marşı.
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What appears on the flag of Türkiye?
A white crescent and star on red
The Turkish flag shows a white crescent moon and a white star on a red background.
Who wrote the lyrics of the national anthem, the İstiklal Marşı?
Mehmet Akif Ersoy
The İstiklal Marşı (Independence March) was written by the poet Mehmet Akif Ersoy and adopted in 1921.
What is the highest mountain in Türkiye?
Mount Ararat
Mount Ararat (Ağrı Dağı), in eastern Türkiye, is the country's highest mountain at about 5,137 metres.
Which strait in Istanbul connects the Black Sea with the Sea of Marmara?
Bosphorus
The Bosphorus runs through Istanbul, linking the Black Sea and the Sea of Marmara. The Dardanelles links Marmara with the Aegean.
Göreme National Park and its rock sites are a UNESCO World Heritage Site in which region?
Cappadocia
Göreme National Park and the Rock Sites of Cappadocia, in central Anatolia, are famous for rock-cut churches and fairy chimneys.
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