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Soruları verilen parçalara göre cevaplayınız. Around 1650 BCE, central Anatolia’s city-states were united by
conquest into a kingdom with its capital at Hattusa. Vigorous rulers
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Britain’s character has been shaped by its geographical position as an of this Hittite Old Kingdom campaigned into Syria and even sacked
island. Having never been successfully invaded since 1066, its people Babylon in 1595 BCE. However, the series of succession disputes
have developed their own distinctive traditions and continue to delight that followed reduced their dominions. From the 14th century BCE
in their own nonconformity. Britain’s heritage can be seen in its ancient on, strong Hittite kings regained previously lost territories, expanded
castles, cathedrals, and stately homes with their gardens and parklands. into western Anatolia, and destroyed the Mitanni Empire in Syria, thus
It is also evident in the many age-old customs played out across the
bringing them into direct territorial competition with the Egyptians.
nation throughout the year. For a small island, Britain encompasses
a surprising variety in its regions, whose inhabitants maintain distinct After the inconclusive Battle of Qadesh around 1274 BCE, Egypt
accepted Hittite control over Syria. Widespread human and natural
identities. Scotland and Wales are separate countries from England with
their own legislative assemblies. They also have their own surviving troubles in the eastern Mediterranean around 1200 BCE destroyed
Gaelic languages and unique traditions. The landscape is varied, too, the Hittite Empire, but a number of small Neo-Hittite kingdoms sprang
from the mountains of Wales, Scotland, and the north, through the flat up in southern Anatolia and Syria, prospering until the Assyrians
expanses of the Midlands and eastern England, to the soft, rolling hills conquered them in 700 BCE. Barbarian raiders ever present to their
of the south and west. The long, broad beaches of East Anglia contrast
north and a tradition of armed conflict made the Hittites invest heavily
with the rocky inlets along much of the west coast. Despite the spread of in defence. Massive and complex city fortifications included towers,
towns and cities over the last two centuries, rural Britain still flourishes.
huge stone gateways with difficult approaches, and long tunnels
The countryside is dotted with farms and charming villages, with
picturesque cottages, and lovingly tended gardens. The most populated under the walls to secret exits. Often a citadel and inner defensive
part of the nation is the Southeast, close to London, where modern office walls protected the palace and other key buildings.
buildings mirror the growth of the service and high-tech industries.
1. The ancient castles, cathedrals, and stately homes in Britain are 4. The rivalry between the Hittites and Egyptians started as a
an example of _______. result of _______.
A) its rich cultural past A) the unification of Anatolian city-states against the Hittites
B) British disobedience B) a number of succession disputes among the Hittites
C) the conflict between Scotland and Wales C) the loss of some Hittite territories in western Anatolia
D) Britain’s resistance to invasions D) the destruction of the Mitanni Empire by the Hittites
E) the architecture still practised today E) poor administration by Hittite rulers

2. The underlined word “they” in the passage refers to _______. 5. According to the passage, the Hittites _______.
A) the legislative assemblies of England A) did not believe that they would ever win the Battle of Qadesh
B) the islands of Britain B) were able to take control of the Syrian region due to some
C) the inhabitants of Britain troubles experienced by Egypt
D) Scotland and Wales C) had to spend a lot on defence to protect their lands against
E) Gaelic languages and traditions outside attacks
D) lost the Battle of Qadesh because of man-made and natural
disasters
E) initiated another battle with the Assyrians as they failed to defeat
3. Which of the following is true of the Southeast part of Britain the Egyptians
according to the passage?
A) The modern buildings in the area are a direct contrast to the
economic conditions the service and high-tech industries 6. What is the passage mainly about?
operate in. A) Hittite expansion into western Anatolia
B) Despite having successful service and high-tech industries, B) The governance structure of the Hittites
there are not enough modern buildings in London. C) A brief history of the Hittites
C) Modern office buildings of successful service and high-tech D) The importance of the Battle of Qadesh
industries have been a tradition in the prosperous and densely E) The competition between the Hittites and Egyptians
populated areas of Britain.
D) Service and high-tech industries have seen unprecedented
growth after the region became overcrowded.
E) The growth of service and high-tech industries is reflected by the
contemporary architecture of the area.

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