Geography of Turkey and the Middle East

Flashcards covering key geographical locations, capitals, and historical facts about Turkey and surrounding regions.

When did Bursa become the 1st capital of the Ottoman Empire, and until what year did it keep that title?

Bursa became the 1st capital of the Ottoman Empire in 1326 and remained the capital until 1453.

Which historic Turkish city along the water is featured in Source 5?

Istanbul

Which country is shown in the detailed map displaying major cities like Ankara, Izmir, Bursa, and Adana?

Turkey

What is the capital of Turkey as marked on the map in Source 2?

Ankara

Which line of latitude is explicitly labeled across eastern Turkey and neighboring nations on the Source 2 map?

$$40^\circ$$

What major lake located in eastern Turkey is shown near the border with Iran in Source 3?

Lake Van

What narrow strait connects the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmara near Istanbul in Source 3?

Bosphorus

What is the capital of Azerbaijan indicated on the regional map in Source 3?

Baku

What is the capital of Armenia according to Source 3?

Yerevan

What is the capital of Georgia listed in Source 3?

Tbilisi

What is the capital of Iraq as spelled on the map in Source 3?

Bagdad

What is the capital of Syria identified in Source 3?

Damascus

What is the capital of Cyprus according to the regional map in Source 3?

Nicosia

Which two major bodies of water form the northern and southern coastlines of Turkey?

The Black Sea to the north and the Mediterranean Sea to the south

Which European countries share a land border with Turkey to the northwest as depicted in Source 2?

Greece and Bulgaria

What is the capital of Turkmenistan as shown in Source 3?

Ashgabat

What is the capital of Jordan as spelled on the regional map in Source 3?

'Amman