10 Questions
When did the Armenian Genocide primarily occur?
1915-1918
What was the approximate death toll of the Armenian Genocide by 1918?
1 million
Which of the following best describes the fate of the historic homeland of the Armenians by 1923?
It was virtually wiped clean of their existence.
Which of the following was NOT a leading figure of the Young Turks responsible for the Armenian Genocide?
Mustafa Kemal Atatürk
What was the political affiliation of the Young Turks responsible for the Armenian Genocide?
The Committee of Union and Progress (CUP)
What was the primary reason that the world powers, such as Great Britain, France, and Russia, failed to intervene and stop the Armenian Genocide, despite condemning the actions of the Young Turks?
They feared jeopardizing their political and economic relations with the Turkish government.
What was the primary reason behind the Turkish government's denial of the Armenian Genocide?
They feared that admitting the genocide would undermine the legitimacy of the Turkish nationalist movement.
What was the significance of the 'millet system' in the Ottoman Empire, as mentioned in the text?
It was a system of religious and cultural autonomy that allowed non-Muslim communities to govern themselves.
What was the primary motivation behind the Young Turks' campaign against the Armenian population?
Ideological beliefs in Turkish nationalism and a desire to create a homogeneous Turkish state.
What was the primary reason behind the Armenian population's demands for greater rights within the Ottoman Empire?
They demanded equal legal status and representation in the Ottoman government as Muslim citizens.
Learn about the Armenian Genocide that occurred primarily from 1915 to 1918, with additional massacres in the 1890s and post-World War I. Discover the significance of identity in the context of this tragic event, where approximately 1.5 million Armenians perished and their historic homeland was largely destroyed by 1923.
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