Unveiling Istanbul: Historical Facts You Didn't Know
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Created 7/15/2024
Think you know Istanbul? This quiz will take you on a journey through time.
1. Before 330 CE, what was the city of Istanbul known as?
Constantinia
Augusta
New Rome
Byzantium
2. Which Roman emperor rebuilt Byzantium and renamed it Augusta Antonina in honor of his son?
Constantine
Justinian
Septimius Severus
Hadrian
3. From 330 to 1453, what was the name of the city now known as Istanbul?
Constantinople
Eastern Rome
Nova Roma
Byzantium
4. In what year was the name 'Istanbul' officially adopted?
5. Which of the following is an example of a surviving Ottoman fortress in Istanbul?
Dolmabahçe
Galata Tower
Hagia Sophia
Anadoluhisarı
6. What was the initial name for the Topkapi Palace when it was built?
Imperial Palace
New Palace
Sultans' Palace
White Palace
7. Who was the ruler during the Nika Revolt which led to extensive renovations of Istanbul?
Leo III
Constantine
Justinian I
Justinian II
8. Who led the Greeks from Megara to capture Byzantium around 657 BCE?
Theseus
Pericles
Byzas
Homer
9. What did Constantine the Great name the city when he dedicated it as his capital?
Constantinopolis
Nova Roma
New Rome
Byzantium
10. What was uncovered at the beginning of the 21st century on Istanbul's historic peninsula?
Ottoman coins
Roman ruins
Ancient temples
Neolithic artifacts
11. Which famous Ottoman-era market in Istanbul has 61 covered streets and over 4,000 shops?
Taksim Market
Egyptian Bazaar
Spice Market
Grand Bazaar
12. Which significant fortress aided the Ottomans during their siege of Istanbul?
Galata
Rumelihisarı
Dolmabahçe
Anadoluhisarı
