Grand Bazaar reflects Turkish culture in its displays of art and other goods. Its stalls present a colorful mix of rugs, pottery, jewelry, and clothing. There are workshops where skilled workers beat copper, brass, and silver into useful objects. This craft has been passed down from one generation to the next for hundreds of years.
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A Cultural and Sports Center Although Istanbul is not Turkey’s capital city, it is still the country’s cultural and sports center. The most important Turkish museums are found in this primate city, along with art galleries and concert halls. Musical events range from opera to jazz and rock concerts. Nightclubs offer more traditional entertainment such as Turkish songs and dances.
The area of modern-day Istanbul has been a sports center for approximately 2,000 years. In fact, visitors can still view the ruins of the Hippodrome, an ancient Roman sports stadium that could hold over 60,000 people. Romans gathered in the Hippodrome for horse racing, chariot racing, and other athletic events. Turks still gather in Istanbul’s sports stadiums, but today they come to watch soccer.
Level: A
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A Gold Rush, Miners, and Tourists The city draws tourists from all over the world. Its historic structures are cultural symbols of Turkey as well as tourist attractions.
One of the most visited historic buildings is the beautiful Hagia Sophia. Its name means “Holy Wisdom.” The Byzantines built Hagia Sophia as a Christian church in the 500s C.E. In the 1400s, the Ottomans turned the building into an Islamic mosque. Today the Hagia Sophia is a museum that reminds visitors of how long Istanbul has been a major meeting place of many cultures and peoples. The city’s history includes both Christian and Muslim ways of life.
The Topkapi Palace has become a lasting symbol of Turkey’s Ottoman heritage. The palace is a sprawling mix of buildings and gardens and was once home to the rulers of the Ottoman Empire. Visitors can see great wealth on display at Topkapi, including one famous object known as the Topkapi dagger. Made during the 1700s, it is a sword covered with diamonds and emeralds.
The Blue Mosque is another key symbol of Turkey’s Ottoman past. This mosque is named after the 20,000 blue tiles that line its inside walls. Built during the 1600s, it is famous for its many domes and minarets. A minaret is a tall, slender tower that is attached to a mosque.
Level: A
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Hagia Sophia, “Holy Wisdom” This immense church was built within five years. When it was completed in 537 C.E., a writer described its impact on visitors: “No one ever became weary of this spectacle, but those who are in the church delight in what they see.” Today, it reminds visitors that Istanbul has long been a meeting place of religions and cultures.
No visit to Istanbul would be complete without a trip to one of the city’s famous public baths, called hamam. Turks go to these baths to wash, have massages, and visit with friends. Some of the baths date back more than 500 years. In this ancient primate city, however, that is not considered very old.
Summary
In this lesson, you have learned that Istanbul is a primate city. It has more than twice the population of the next largest city in Turkey. It is also the country’s business and cultural center. Its site and situation have attracted people for more than 2,500 years. Today, Ankara is Turkey’s capital city, but Istanbul still stands out as the country’s largest and most important city.
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In addition to Turkey, other countries have primate cities as well. France is one
example of a country with a primate city. Its capital city, Paris, has more than twice the number of people as the next largest city in France, which is Lyon. Paris is also France’s economic and cultural center. Bangkok, the capital city of Thailand, is another primate city. Bangkok draws people and resources from throughout the country. In contrast, China and Canada are two countries that do not have a primate city. That is, these two countries do not have one city that stands out as the center of the country’s population, economic power, and culture.
Primate cities are like magnets, attracting people, trade, culture, and ideas. Think about this as you examine the map of primate cities around the world in the next section.
Global Connections
Level: A
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This physical features map shows primate cities around the world. Note that some countries do not have a primate city.
What roles do site and situation play in the development of primate cities? As you can see on the map, many primate cities are found along a coastline. Such cities often enjoy a mild climate, which makes them good places to live. Primate cities located away from a coast are usually situated along a river. Being next to an ocean or a river has helped many cities become important trading centers. Their proximity to bodies of water may also have helped protect them from attack.
What relationship do you see between primate cities and capital cities? Most primate cities are also capital cities. This is not surprising because many countries choose their largest and wealthiest city to be their capital. However, not all capital cities have twice the population of the next largest city in the country. Some capital cities, including Washington, D.C., and Ottawa, Canada, do not achieve this standard. Other capital cities, such as Ankara, Turkey, or Canberra, Australia, were chosen as capitals precisely because they were not their country’s largest city. This is a way of spreading power more evenly throughout a country.
What might explain why some countries do not have a primate city? Countries that do not have primate cities usually have many large cities, but have no city that is by far the largest and most important. This is most likely to be true of very large countries, like India and the United States. In such countries, there are often several very large cities with substantial economic power and culture.
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Grand Bazaar reflects Turkish culture in its displays of art and other goods. Its stalls present a colorful mix of rugs, pottery, jewelry, and clothing. There are workshops where skilled workers beat copper, brass, and silver into useful objects. This craft has been passed down from one generation to the next for hundreds of years.
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A Cultural and Sports Center Although Istanbul is not Turkey’s capital city, it is still the country’s cultural and sports center. The most important Turkish museums are found in this primate city, along with art galleries and concert halls. Musical events range from opera to jazz, and rock concerts. Nightclubs offer more traditional entertainment such as Turkish songs and dances.
The area of modern-day Istanbul has been a sports center for approximately 2,000 years. In fact, visitors can still view the ruins of the Hippodrome, an ancient Roman sports stadium that could hold over 60,000 people. Romans gathered in the Hippodrome for horse racing, chariot racing, and other athletic events. Turks still gather in Istanbul’s sports stadiums, but today they come to watch soccer.
Level: A
I S T A N B U L : A P R I M A T E ...
A Gold Rush, Miners, and Tourists The city draws tourists from all over the world. Its historic structures are cultural symbols of Turkey as well as tourist attractions.
One of the most visited historic buildings is the beautiful Hagia Sophia. Its name means “Holy Wisdom.” The Byzantines built Hagia Sophia as a Christian church in the 500s C.E. In the 1400s, the Ottomans turned the building into an Islamic mosque. Today, the Hagia Sophia is a museum that reminds visitors of how long Istanbul has been a major meeting place of many cultures and peoples. The city’s history includes both Christian and Muslim ways of life.
The Topkapi Palace has become a lasting symbol of Turkey’s Ottoman heritage. The palace is a sprawling mix of buildings and gardens and was once home to the rulers of the Ottoman Empire. Visitors can see great wealth on display at Topkapi, including one famous object known as the Topkapi dagger. Made during the 1700s, it is a sword covered with diamonds and emeralds.
The Blue Mosque is another key symbol of Turkey’s Ottoman past. This mosque is named after the 20,000 blue tiles that line its inside walls. Built during the 1600s, it is famous for its many domes and minarets. A minaret is a tall, slender tower that is attached to a mosque.
Level: A
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Hagia Sophia, “Holy Wisdom” This immense church was built within five years. When it was completed in 537 C.E., a writer described its impact on visitors: “No one ever became weary of this spectacle, but those who are in the church delight in what they see.” Today, it reminds visitors that Istanbul has long been a meeting place of religions and cultures.
No visit to Istanbul would be complete without a trip to one of the city’s famous public baths, called hamam. Turks go to these baths to wash, have massages, and visit with friends. Some of the baths date back more than 500 years. In this ancient primate city, however, that is not considered very old.
Summary
In this lesson, you have learned that Istanbul is a primate city. It has more than twice the population of the next largest city in Turkey. It is also the country’s business and cultural center. Its site and situation have attracted people for more than 2,500 years. Today, Ankara is Turkey’s capital city, but Istanbul still stands out as the country’s largest and most important city.
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Level: A
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In addition to Turkey, other countries have primate cities as well. France is one example of a country with a primate city. Its capital city, Paris, has more than twice the number of people as the next largest city in France, which is Lyon. Paris is also France’s economic and cultural center. Bangkok, the capital city of Thailand, is another primate city. Bangkok draws people and resources from throughout the country. In contrast, China and Canada are two countries that do not have a primate city. That is, these two countries do not have one city that stands out as the center of the country’s population, economic power, and culture.
Primate cities are like magnets, attracting people, trade, culture, and ideas. Think about this as you examine the map of primate cities around the world in the next section.
Global Connections
Level: A
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This physical features map shows primate cities around the world. Note that some countries do not have a primate city.
What roles do site and situation play in the development of primate cities? As you can see on the map, many primate cities are found along a coastline. Such cities often enjoy a mild climate, which makes them good places to live. Primate cities located away from a coast are usually situated along a river. Being next to an ocean or a river has helped many cities become important trading centers. Their proximity to bodies of water may also have helped protect them from attack.
What relationship do you see between primate cities and capital cities? Most primate cities are also capital cities. This is not surprising because many countries choose their largest and wealthiest city to be their capital. However, not all capital cities have twice the population of the next largest city in the country. Some capital cities, including Washington, D.C., and Ottawa, Canada, do not achieve this standard. Other capital cities, such as Ankara, Turkey, or Canberra, Australia, were chosen as capitals precisely because they were not their country’s largest city. This is a way of spreading power more evenly throughout a country.
What might explain why some countries do not have a primate city? Countries that do not have primate cities usually have many large cities, but have no city that is by far the largest and most important. This is most likely to be true of very large countries, like India and the United States. In such countries, there are often several very large cities with substantial economic power and culture.
Highlight vocab words in orange, and then underline the definition in ORANGE
Grand Bazaar reflects Turkish culture in its displays of art and other goods. Its stalls present a colorful mix of rugs, pottery, jewelry, and clothing. There are workshops where skilled workers beat copper, brass, and silver into useful objects. This craft has been passed down from one generation to the next for hundreds of years.
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A Cultural and Sports Center Although Istanbul is not Turkey’s capital city, it is still the country’s cultural and sports center. The most important Turkish museums are found in this **primate** city, along with art galleries and concert halls. Musical events range from opera to jazz, and rock concerts. Nightclubs offer more traditional entertainment such as Turkish songs and dances.
The area of modern-day Istanbul has been a sports center for approximately 2,000 years. In fact, visitors can still view the ruins of the Hippodrome, an ancient Roman sports stadium that could hold over 60,000 people. Romans gathered in the Hippodrome for horse racing, chariot racing, and other athletic events. Turks still gather in Istanbul’s sports stadiums, but today they come to watch soccer.
Level: A
I S T A N B U L : A P R I M A T E ...
A Gold Rush, Miners, and Tourists The city draws tourists from all over the world. Its historic structures are cultural symbols of Turkey as well as tourist attractions.
One of the most visited historic buildings is the beautiful Hagia Sophia. Its name means “Holy Wisdom.” The Byzantines built Hagia Sophia as a Christian church in the 500s C.E. In the 1400s, the Ottomans turned the building into an Islamic mosque. Today, the Hagia Sophia is a museum that reminds visitors of how long Istanbul has been a major meeting place of many cultures and peoples. The city’s history includes both Christian and Muslim ways of life.
The Topkapi Palace has become a lasting symbol of Turkey’s Ottoman heritage. The palace is a sprawling mix of buildings and gardens and was once home to the rulers of the Ottoman Empire. Visitors can see great wealth on display at Topkapi, including one famous object known as the Topkapi dagger. Made during the 1700s, it is a sword covered with diamonds and emeralds.
The Blue Mosque is another key symbol of Turkey’s Ottoman past. This mosque is named after the 20,000 blue tiles that line its inside walls. Built during the 1600s, it is famous for its many domes and minarets. A minaret is a tall, slender tower that is attached to a mosque.
Level: A
© 2024 Teachers' Curriculum Institute
I S T A N B U L : A P R I M A T E ...
Hagia Sophia, “Holy Wisdom” This immense church was built within five years. When it was completed in 537 C.E., a writer described its impact on visitors: “No one ever became weary of this spectacle, but those who are in the church delight in what they see.” Today, it reminds visitors that Istanbul has long been a meeting place of religions and cultures.
No visit to Istanbul would be complete without a trip to one of the city’s famous public baths, called **hamam**. Turks go to these baths to wash, have massages, and visit with friends. Some of the baths date back more than 500 years. In this ancient **primate** city, however, that is not considered very old.
Summary
In this lesson, you have learned that Istanbul is a **primate** city. It has more than twice the population of the next largest city in Turkey. It is also the country’s business and cultural center. Its site and situation have attracted people for more than 2,500 years. Today, Ankara is Turkey’s capital city, but Istanbul still stands out as the country’s largest and most important city.
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Level: A
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In addition to Turkey, other countries have **primate** cities as well. France is one example of a country with a **primate** city. Its capital city, Paris, has more than twice the number of people as the next largest city in France, which is Lyon. Paris is also France’s economic and cultural center. Bangkok, the capital city of Thailand, is another **primate** city. Bangkok draws people and resources from throughout the country. In contrast, China and Canada are two countries that do not have a **primate** city. That is, these two countries do not have one city that stands out as the center of the country’s population, economic power, and culture.
**Primate** cities are like magnets, attracting people, trade, culture, and ideas. Think about this as you examine the map of **primate** cities around the world in the next section.
Global Connections
Level: A
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This physical features map shows **primate** cities around the world. Note that some countries do not have a **primate** city.
What roles do site and situation play in the development of **primate** cities? As you can see on the map, many **primate** cities are found along a coastline. Such cities often enjoy a mild climate, which makes them good places to live. **Primate** cities located away from a coast are usually situated along a river. Being next to an ocean or a river has helped many cities become important trading centers. Their proximity to bodies of water may also have helped protect them from attack.
What relationship do you see between **primate** cities and capital cities? Most **primate** cities are also capital cities. This is not surprising because many countries choose their largest and wealthiest city to be their capital. However, not all capital cities have twice the population of the next largest city in the country. Some capital cities, including Washington, D.C., and Ottawa, Canada, do not achieve this standard. Other capital cities, such as Ankara, Turkey, or Canberra, Australia, were chosen as capitals precisely because they were not their country’s largest city. This is a way of spreading power more evenly throughout a country.
What might explain why some countries do not have a **primate** city? Countries that do not have **primate** cities usually have many large cities, but have no city that is by far the largest and most important. This is most likely to be true of very large countries, like India and the United States. In such countries, there are often several very large cities with substantial economic power and culture.
11. How has rural-to-urban migration caused problems for old and new residents?
(List at least TWO (2) problems)
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Rural-to-urban migration has caused problems for both old and new residents in several ways.
1. One problem is increased competition for limited resources such as housing and jobs. As more people migrate from rural areas to urban centers, the demand for housing and employment opportunities grows, leading to higher competition and potentially increased housing costs. This can put strain on existing urban residents and make it harder for newcomers to find affordable housing and secure jobs. (Source: I S T A N B U L : A P R I M A T E ... A Cultural and Sports Center Although Istanbul is not Turkey’s capital city, it is still the country’s cultural and sports center. The most important Turkish museums are found in this primate city, along with art galleries and concert halls. Musical events range from opera to jazz, and rock concerts. Nightclubs offer more traditional entertainment such as Turkish songs and dances.
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2. Another issue caused by rural-to-urban migration is increased pressure on urban infrastructure and services. The influx of migrants can strain existing systems such as transportation, healthcare, and education, leading to overcrowding and potential service shortages. This can impact both old residents who may experience deteriorating quality of services, and new residents who may struggle to access necessary amenities. (Source: I S T A N B U L : A P R I M A T E ... A Gold Rush, Miners, and Tourists The city draws tourists from all over the world. Its historic structures are cultural symbols of Turkey as well as tourist attractions.
One of the most visited historic buildings is the beautiful Hagia Sophia. Its name means “Holy Wisdom.” The Byzantines built Hagia Sophia as a Christian church in the 500s C.E. In the 1400s, the Ottomans turned the building into an Islamic mosque. Today, the Hagia Sophia is a museum that reminds visitors of how long Istanbul has been a major meeting place of many cultures and peoples. The city’s history includes both Christian and Muslim ways of life.
The Topkapi Palace has become a lasting symbol of Turkey’s Ottoman heritage.)