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European observers in the Ottoman Empire were generally struck by the Turkish silence. Richard Chandler (1776) wrote that "a Turk is generally a solemn, solitary being." Ottoman era Turkish men usually partook in solitary and silent activities. Which were unlike European activities.
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European observers in the Ottoman Empire were generally struck by the Turkish silence. Richard Chandler (1776) wrote that "a Turk is generally a solemn, solitary being." Ottoman era Turkish men usually partook in solitary and silent activities. Which were unlike European activities.

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Countries that use the word "Namaz" or "Salat" to refer to the Muslim prayer

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Percent of young people who 'Agree or Strongly Agree' with the statement: "People should have the right to non-violent free speech in all circumstances even if it’s offensive to minority groups" (2017)

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The Rise of the Xiongnu, Northern Asia in the 2nd Century BCE, during the formative period of the Xiongnu Empire

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