The turkey is a bird indigenous to North America. I'm sure you know that when the Europeans first arrived in North America, they thought they were in the East (as a result, the Caribbean has retained the title West Indies). Thus, this bird was thought to be Turkish (the earliest recording of Turks under that name is in the 7th Century by the Chinese - the first nation to incorporate the name 'Turk' is the Göktürks, or Kök-Türks who were founded in the 6th Century) since the Europeans thought they were in the East. When European traders returned describing these animals, they were referred to as a 'Turkish Cock' in England and thus the name entered into standard English usage. Elsewhere they are often known as Indian birds (Hindi is what they are known as in Turkey) because of that same reason.
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The turkey is a bird indigenous to North America. I'm sure you know that when the Europeans first arrived in North America, they thought they were in the East (as a result, the Caribbean has retained the title West Indies). Thus, this bird was thought to be Turkish (the earliest recording of Turks under that name is in the 7th Century by the Chinese - the first nation to incorporate the name 'Turk' is the Göktürks, or Kök-Türks who were founded in the 6th Century) since the Europeans thought they were in the East. When European traders returned describing these animals, they were referred to as a 'Turkish Cock' in England and thus the name entered into standard English usage. Elsewhere they are often known as Indian birds (Hindi is what they are known as in Turkey) because of that same reason.
sabo
My Ancestors were Vikings
So how did Turkey come up with their name for their country, wouldn't you'd think they'd keep it something like Ottoman?
Edit: never mind, I found it in wiki... they were the ottoman Turks
Edit: never mind, I found it in wiki... they were the ottoman Turks
Turkish_Aries
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Good topic i can help too
MamboJoel
Cool.
Have you heard of the newly elected French president's stance on integration of Turkey into the European Union ? What do you think about it ?
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Do you consider the Uyghur (Western Chinese Turks) culture to be in danger?
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Even , if you say there were reasons , for the invasion of Cyprus , is there any reasons that the Turkish military is still HERE , after 33 years ? Considering that Behavior was voted illegal by Un several times . Considering that Cyprus is the only European country that faces such problems , how do you relish the prospect of Turkey , joining the Eu and what commitments and responsibilities Turkey has in this case.
I think he will change his views in a month or two. Politicians always do that, remember Merkel, she was much more aggressive to Turkey before, but of course when she took charge, they told how she should talk about Turkey and now she much softer. Sarkozy will follow the same...
I am 100% sure.
Turkish_Aries
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Absolutely. But i know some organizations help to revive Uyghur Turks culture.
But our goverment need to pay attention and make funds to not lose this
phoenix_sprite
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When are you going to rediscover greek fire?
Should the Hagia Sophia just become a museum instead of a mosque?
Generally speaking, are turks tolerant to other religions?
Should the Hagia Sophia just become a museum instead of a mosque?
Generally speaking, are turks tolerant to other religions?
Turkish_Aries
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Firstly chess is so popular in Turkey. Types of computer games umm.. Civilization is very popular
an Age of Empires Also Football Manager and GTA Sims and sim city and many more popular. For consoles still Playstation 2 common and Xbox. People not willing to buy PS3 for it's price. We make Pro Evolution Soccer 6 competition with my friend every weekend 
And I just finished God Of War 2 
Forgive my grammar
Turkish_Aries
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West Of Turkey is more tolerant to other religions despite, east of Turkey but All Turks sympathy other religions. Our religion want that too from us. ıf you watch Pope visit Istanbul you'll see the attraction and kindness of the Turks towars Pope
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Its good that this issue has the attention of at least one country. Here everyone knows about Tibet, but if you mention Uyghurstan you get blank stares.
Turkish_Aries
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Here everyone knows about Tibet, but if you mention Uyghurstan you get blank stares.
Sadly you are right
scipian
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What do you think about the recent PKK attack in Ankara airport? I know that it's the first suicide bombing and that turkey is seriously contemplating moving into Northern Iraq to knock out the PKK, but I'd be interested in what you Turks think.
phoenix_sprite
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What do turks think Kazakhstan? It is after all number one exporter of potassium.
Did you guys get to see Borat?
Did you guys get to see Borat?
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Please don't tell me you based your understanding of Kazahkstan based on that movie...
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I (and almost all Turks I think) condemn all genocides, while not agreeing that the particular group of events you mention is labeled correctly. Turks have nothing against Armenians, except an awareness off the hatred fueled by their diaspora.
He's not the first to have that stance, and will not be the last for sure. Besides, France has lost all ability to make Turks care about what they think, when they decided to impede Turks' freedom of speech.
Probably yes, judging from the recent assimilation efforts of the Chinese government by encouraging millions of Han Chinese to migrate into Xinjiang-Uyghur province. Uyghurs aren't even the majority in their own province anymore, so the plot is working to some extent.
I advise you to study your history first, before even saying anything on this subject. Here is the best online resource to my knowledge; it is a compilation of articles/interviews/accounts by British/American/Greek/Turkish/Cypriot historians/politicians/journalists/eyewitnesses.
In my opinion the peace operation was the best thing that ever happened to the island. I would displace 2 people to save 1 person's life any day (x100000). The opposite choice is pure evil. You can see this from the fact that before the operation, civilians were dying by thousands, whereas after it, nobody died (except 3-5 people in border incidents) due to ethnic fighting.
As for the necessity of troops, I don't think it is necessary any longer for Cyprus itself (it was necessary until 5-10 years ago). Now it is purely politics. Troops are a card Turkey holds, just like the EU membership veto power is a card Cyprus holds.
One last thing, If EU did not let Cyprus in, two sides of the island would have joined easily, so I blame EU as much as Greek Cypriot government for the current situation. I still don't see how those idiots let such a problematic country become a member.
ATACMS works fine at the moment.
It has been so since 1935.
West Of Turkey is more tolerant to other religions despite, east of Turkey but All Turks sympathy other religions. Our religion want that too from us. ıf you watch Pope visit Istanbul you'll see the attraction and kindness of the Turks towars Pope
I disagree with this assessment. I don't think there is any intolerance due to religion in any part of Turkey towards other religions. Sure there are a few weirdos (the 16 year-old who killed the catholic priest last year for example), but all countries have those (some bearded people were killed in the US once Osama bin Ladin got publicity, that doesn't mean America is intolerant).
However there is some intolerance towards people who interpret Islam differently than the regional norm, again, independent of the region.
I have no idea what you are talking about. Turkey has seen its share of suicide bombers, but nothing in the airports. You might be talking about a bomb in the old city center that killed 10 people. It occupied the newspapers for a couple of days, then the damaged shops got reopened with a large gathering of people, and everybody went on with their business. Except for the people who got killed or injured, nobody's lives changed at all. (The only way civilians can combat terrorism is by ignoring it, while military makes it go away. Turks know this as a country that has been a terrorist target decades before 911)
As for operations in N.Iraq, it really seems like it can go either way, depending on what Turkey, Americans, and Iraqi Kurds do in the near future.
Kazaks are among what is termed "Turkic peoples" so Turks, even without having met any Kazaks, have a positive opinion about them. Like a land full of distant cousins or something like that.
I refused to watch Borat on principle. Turks are often portrayed with negative stereotypes on foreign media, therefore I reflexively disapprove any other ethnic stereotyping. Moreover, based on the movie reviews and description of things that happen in the movie, it is obvious that all the quirks in the movie are fabrications. I wouldn't mind if the guy declared himself to be from a fabricated country (Cohenistan could pass for a country for the ignorant masses, of whom he claimed to be making fun while -from my point of view- insulting Kazaks).
In other words, almost every Turk I have ever seen denies the Armenian Genocide and/or blames the Armenians.
