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5. Watch the extract from a documentary and choose the correct answer.
(Video 7.1)
Which of the following information IS NOT included in the extract?
A) the exact location of the Topkapı Palace
B) the architectural details of the Topkapı Palace
C) a brief history of the Topkapı Palace

D) some of the main sections of the Topkapı Palace

6. Watch the documentary again and underline the correct alternative in the sentences
below.
1. The Topkapı Palace became a museum in 1924 / 1934.
2. The Topkapı Palace was built by Mahmud II / Mehmed II.

3. The construction of the Topkapı Palace began in 1460 / 1478.
4. The Ottoman Empire was ruled from the Topkapı Palace for about 4 / 5 centuries.

5. The council meetings were held in the first / second courtyard of the Topkapı Palace
several times a week to discuss state affairs.

6. The Tower of Justice is located in the second / third courtyard of the palace.
7. The third courtyard was also called the Enderun / Library Courtyard.

8. There are some mansions like the Tehran Köşk / the Baghdad Köşk in the fourth
courtyard.

7. Work with your partner and look at activity 6 again. Take turns to ask and answer
questions about the Topkapı Palace.

8. Discuss the following questions in groups. Support your answers with reasons and/
or examples.
1. Have you ever visited the Topkapı Palace? If yes, do you recommend it to your friends?
2. The Topkapı Palace Museum has valuable collections that display the history and culture of
the Ottoman Empire. Do you think this type of museums are important?

9. Give a short presentation on a monument or a historic site. First, surf the Net and
make some notes. Then present the relevant information to the class next week.
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