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What is the significance of the Bosporus Strait for Turkey?
What is the significance of the Bosporus Strait for Turkey?
Historically, what two empires ruled the land of modern-day Turkey?
Historically, what two empires ruled the land of modern-day Turkey?
Geographically (meaning the lay of the land), what distinguishes the Asian side of Turkey from the European side?
Geographically (meaning the lay of the land), what distinguishes the Asian side of Turkey from the European side?
Turkey is completely located in Asia.
Turkey is completely located in Asia.
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The Tigris and Euphrates rivers start in western Turkey and flow into the Mediterranean Sea.
The Tigris and Euphrates rivers start in western Turkey and flow into the Mediterranean Sea.
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The majority of people in Turkey speak Kurdish as their primary language.
The majority of people in Turkey speak Kurdish as their primary language.
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What was the impact of the Turkish military invasion of northern Cyprus in 1974?
What was the impact of the Turkish military invasion of northern Cyprus in 1974?
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What is the status of the Republic of Cyprus according to the European Court of Human Rights?
What is the status of the Republic of Cyprus according to the European Court of Human Rights?
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What languages are officially recognized in Cyprus?
What languages are officially recognized in Cyprus?
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The British leased Cyprus from the Ottomans Turks in 1878 and took it as their own in 1914 which lasted until 1960. Beginning in the 1950s, after World War II ended, and during the decline of the British rule, Turkey disagreed with Greece over control of the ______.
The British leased Cyprus from the Ottomans Turks in 1878 and took it as their own in 1914 which lasted until 1960. Beginning in the 1950s, after World War II ended, and during the decline of the British rule, Turkey disagreed with Greece over control of the ______.
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Initially, Turkey supported the creation of an independent government called the Republic of Cyprus as a legitimate ______.
Initially, Turkey supported the creation of an independent government called the Republic of Cyprus as a legitimate ______.
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The majority, Greek Cypriots, are mostly Eastern Orthodox Christians, while the minority, Turkish Cypriots, are ______.
The majority, Greek Cypriots, are mostly Eastern Orthodox Christians, while the minority, Turkish Cypriots, are ______.
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Syria was under French control after World War II.
Syria was under French control after World War II.
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Syria has been independent from France since 1945.
Syria has been independent from France since 1945.
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What type of Government does Syria have in place?
What type of Government does Syria have in place?
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During the Crusades, who controlled some areas within Syria?
During the Crusades, who controlled some areas within Syria?
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Which empires took turns ruling over Syria before the Roman conquest?
Which empires took turns ruling over Syria before the Roman conquest?
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The majority of people in Iraq speak Arabic and are Arabs.
The majority of people in Iraq speak Arabic and are Arabs.
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Baghdad was once the epicenter of the Muslim world during the Golden Age of Islam.
Baghdad was once the epicenter of the Muslim world during the Golden Age of Islam.
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Iraq, Turkey, Iran, Syria, and Armenia are the countries that together have around 30 million Kurds living in a mountainous region.
Iraq, Turkey, Iran, Syria, and Armenia are the countries that together have around 30 million Kurds living in a mountainous region.
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Match the following historical events with the corresponding time period in Iraq's history:
Match the following historical events with the corresponding time period in Iraq's history:
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Match the following leaders with their significant actions in Iraq's history:
Match the following leaders with their significant actions in Iraq's history:
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What is the main source of water for oasis areas in Iran?
What is the main source of water for oasis areas in Iran?
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Which religion is followed by 90% of Iran's population?
Which religion is followed by 90% of Iran's population?
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What was the primary reason for the international community imposing sanctions on Iran in the 2000s?
What was the primary reason for the international community imposing sanctions on Iran in the 2000s?
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Study Notes
- Turkey is a country divided between Asia and Europe by the Bosporus Strait, shaped like a peninsula with Europe being Thrace and Asia as Anatolia.
- Historically, Turkey was home to two major empires: the Byzantine Empire (Christian) and the Ottoman Empire (Islamic).
- Asian side of Turkey has tall mountains and a plateau, while European side is flatter with important rivers like the Kizil, Tigris, and Euphrates.
- Turkey experiences frequent earthquakes, with over 60 recorded in the past 200 years.
- The population of Turkey consists mostly of Turks speaking Turkish with a significant Kurdish minority and over 90% following Islam.
- Today, most people live in cities with the largest being Istanbul, formerly Constantinople during the Byzantine Empire.
- Cyprus is an island in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, shaped like a gem, surrounded by water, and divided between Europe (Greek side) and Asia (Turkish side).
- Cyprus is known for its diverse climate, jagged coastline, sandy beaches, and abundant wildlife and migrating birds.
- Greek settlers arrived in Cyprus around 2000 BC, and it has been ruled by various empires including the British, Ottomans, and Greeks.
- The ongoing Cyprus Conflict between Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots has led to the island being divided into two parts, each controlled by their respective communities.
- Syria, a Middle Eastern country, has a long history with a capital named Damascus and neighbors including Turkey, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, and Israel.
- Syria's weather is diverse, with cold winters and hot summers, and its landscape includes mountains, forests, deserts, and the Mediterranean Sea.
- The Syrian population consists mostly of Arabs with minorities including Bedouins, Kurds, Armenians, and Turks, who mainly speak Arabic and follow Islam with some Christians and Druze.
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Explore the unique geographical features and historical significance of Turkey, a country that spans across two continents. Learn about the Bosporus Strait, the concept of a peninsula, and the country's role in major historical empires like Byzantine.
