The Man, the Myth..
What title was officially given to Mustafa Kemal in 1934?
Ataturk
In what year was the Republic of Turkey officially established?
1923
What change did Atatürk make to the Turkish alphabet?
He replaced the Arabic script with the Latin alphabet
Bonus Question: 500 points.
Where is Mrs. Yalcinkaya from?
Turkiye
What position did Atatürk assume after the establishment of the Republic?
President of Turkey
What treaty led to the occupation of parts of the Ottoman Empire, prompting Atatürk to lead the Turkish War of Independence?
The Treaty of Sèvres (1920)
What was the “Hat Law” of 1925?
It banned the fez
What type of industries did Atatürk focus on developing in Turkey?
Heavy industries, textiles, and transportation
What was Atatürk’s role in World War I?
He was a military commander
What was the name of the nationalist movement Atatürk led against foreign occupation?
The Turkish National Movement
What legal system did Atatürk implement to replace Islamic law?
The Swiss Civil Code: (secular laws)
What was Atatürk’s main economic policy called?
Statism
What was Atatürk’s approach to political opposition?
He suppressed opposition parties and ruled through a one-party system
What happened to the Ottoman Sultanate under Atatürk?
It was abolished in 1922
How did Atatürk promote women’s rights in Turkey?
1. He granted women the right to vote (1934), allowed them to hold public office.
2. Encouraged education for women.
Bonus Question: 800 points
Who are Mrs. Millenaar's & Mr. Moss' favourite historical characters? (Different)
Mrs. Millenaar: Michelangelo
Mr. Moss: Ghengis Khan