19 May Youth and Sports Day Quiz

What important event does 19 May celebrate in Turkey?

• Republic Day

• Atatürk’s trip to Samsun

• Victory Day

• National Assembly Day

In which year did Atatürk go to Samsun?

• 1919

• 1920

• 1923

• 1925

Which city is special for 19 May because Atatürk started the independence war there?

• İzmir

• İstanbul

• Samsun

• Ankara

When was 19 May first made a national Youth and Sports Day?

• 1926

• 1938

• 1935

• 1923

What sports are usually done on 19 May?

• Winter sports

• Water sports

• Wrestling only

• Running, gymnastics and parades

What did Atatürk say about young people?

• "Youth are the hope of the future."

• "Youth will build factories."

• "Youth must travel the world."

• "Youth should study abroad."

What speech did Atatürk write especially for young people?

• Nutuk (Big Speech)

• Address to the Youth

• Assembly Speech

• Independence Speech

What does 19 May mean for the Turkish people?

• Starting modernization

• Celebrating democracy

• Starting freedom and independence

• Winning a war

What age group does 19 May mostly celebrate?

• babies

• Youth and teenagers

• Parents

• Seniors

What does Atatürk symbolize with 19 May for young people?

• Freedom and new beginnings

• Only a national holiday

• Only sports competitions

• End of education