Turkish people (), or the Turks (), also known as Anatolian Turks (), are a Turkic ethnic group and nation living mainly in Turkey and speaking Turkish, the most widely spoken Turkic language. They are the largest ethnic group in Turkey, as well as by far the largest ethnic group among the speakers of Turkic languages. Ethnic Turkish minorities exist in the former lands of the Ottoman Empire. In addition, a Turkish diaspora has been established with modern migration, particularly in Western Europe.

The ethnonym "Turk" may be first discerned in Herodotus' (c. 484425 BC) reference to Targitas, first king of the Scythians; furthermore, during the first century AD., Pomponius Mela refers to the "Turcae" in the forests north of the Sea of Azov, and Pliny the Elder lists the "Tyrcae" among the people of the same area. The first definite references to the "Turks" come mainly from Chinese sources in the sixth century. In these sources, "Turk" appears as "Tujue" (), which referred to the Gokturks. Although "Turk" refers to Turkish people, it may also sometimes refer to the wider language group of Turkic peoples.

In the 19th century, the word "Turk" only referred to Anatolian villagers. The Ottoman ruling class identified themselves as Ottomans, not usually as Turks. In the late 19th century, as the Ottoman upper classes adopted European ideas of nationalism the term "Turk" took on a much more positive connotation. The Turkish-speakers of Anatolia were the most loyal supporters of Ottoman rule.

Answer the following questions:
1. What did the word "Turk" refer to in the 19th century?
2. In the middle of the 19th was this a term that the ruling class used to describe themselves?
3. Was the term seen as more favorable as time went on?
4. What is the largest ethnic group in Turkey now?
5. Did the Turks all stay in Turkey?
6. What area is a popular place to migrate to currently?
7. Who was the first king of the Scythians?
8. When did Herodotus live?
9. What is another term that might refer to the Turkish people?
10. What language do they generally speak?
11. Is there more than one variation of the Turkish language?
1. Anatolian villagers
2. No
3. Yes
4. the Turks
5. No
6. Western Europe
7. Targitas
8. 484425 BC
9. Anatolian Turks
10. Turkish
11. Yes