Unit 11 - Tension Between Tradition and Mo (Turkish Nationalism)

Which claim is being made by this passage?

• Islamic law is the foundation of Turkish society.

• The Turkish nation needs to remain isolated to survive.

• Turkey has the potential to become a world leader.

• A policy of imperialism is essential if Turkey is to grow.

Which concept is most closely associated with the ideas expressed in this passage?

• westernization

• theocracy

• socialism

• nonalignment

Which change resulted from Kemal Atatürk’s actions described in this passage?

• adoption of anti-Semitism

• rejection of modernization

• westernization of Turkey

• promotion of Islamic traditions

Which claim is best supported by the evidence in this passage?

• Reforms were not universally accepted.

• Freedom of dress was allowed in schools.

• Respect was given to middle-class women.

• Clothing styles were considered unimportant.

Based on this cartoon, which concept infl uenced Kemal Atatürk’s development of New Turkey?

• laissez-faire

• modernization

• communism

• zionism

Which event led to Kemal Atatürk’s development of New Turkey?

• fall of the Ottoman Empire

• rise of the Soviet Union

• unification of Germany

• creation of a Jewish homeland

Answer explanation

The Ottoman Empire was defeated during World War I and collapsed. The Republic of Türkiye was established under their new president Mustafa Kemal Ataturk.

What changed in Turkey as a direct result of Atatürk’s efforts?

• Turkey adopted a more modern Western orientation.

• Turkey’s government was dominated by Islamic clerics.

• Secularism in Turkey was universally accepted.

• Communist forces seized power in Turkey.

During which historical period did Atatürk make these remarks?

• between the World Wars

• during the Persian Gulf War

• at the time of Israel’s creation

• at the beginning of the Iranian Revolution

The overall change desired by Atatürk is similar to the change enacted in

• South Africa during the period of apartheid

• the Soviet Union during the period of détente

• Japan under the Meiji

• India under nonalignment

According to this article by Roff Smith, the goal of Atatürk’s reforms was to

• prevent the elimination of the civil service system

• implement a legal system based on religious teachings

• revive Turkey’s interest in Ottoman-era customs

• modernize Turkey in the image of European nations