See How Much You Know About Turkey

The Blue Mosque, also called the Sultanahmet Mosque, is seen from a ferry in Istanbul, Turkey's largest city, on April 11, 2017.
The Blue Mosque, also called the Sultanahmet Mosque, is seen from a ferry in Istanbul, Turkey's largest city, on April 11, 2017. Murad Sezer/Reuters

Take this quiz to test your knowledge of Turkey's politics, economy, history, and more. 

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August 27, 2018
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The Blue Mosque, also called the Sultanahmet Mosque, is seen from a ferry in Istanbul, Turkey's largest city, on April 11, 2017.
The Blue Mosque, also called the Sultanahmet Mosque, is seen from a ferry in Istanbul, Turkey's largest city, on April 11, 2017. Murad Sezer/Reuters
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Test your knowledge of countries, history, economics, foreign policy, and more.

Turkey, an influential country and a traditional U.S. ally, sits in a vital region bridging Europe and the Middle East. How much do you know about the country?

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