Erzurum Congress and Turkish History
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What was the significance of the Amasya Circular?

  • It called for the gathering of the Erzurum Congress. (correct)
  • It declared war against the aggressor powers.
  • It announced the establishment of the Turkish national movement.
  • It marked the end of the Ottoman Empire.

    • What was the outcome of the Erzurum Congress?

  • The congress formed an alliance with the European powers.
  • The congress established a clear program for national struggle. (correct)
  • The congress declared independence from the Ottoman Empire.
  • The congress elected a new sultan.

    • Who was elected as the president of the Erzurum Congress?

  • A leader of the Ottoman Empire
  • A member of the İstanbul Government
  • A representative of the European powers
  • Mustafa Kemal (correct)

    • What was the significance of the concept of 'nation' and 'nationalism'?

    <p>It replaced the concepts of sultan, caliphate, and mandate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the original planned date for the Erzurum Congress?

    <p>10th July 1919</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the duration of the Erzurum Congress?

    <p>Fourteen days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the name of the newspaper published by the delegates of the congress?

    <p>National Sovereignty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main purpose of unifying local associations under a single roof?

    <p>To defend the rights of Anatolia and Rumeli</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the Turkish Grand National Assembly opened?

    <p>April 23, 1920</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What message did Mustafa Kemal Pasha convey by opening the Turkish Grand National Assembly?

    <p>There is another authority in Anatolia apart from the İstanbul Government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did the Allies occupy İstanbul?

    <p>March 16, 1920</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many more representatives were elected to strengthen the committee of representatives?

    <p>Six</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary aim of declaring the borders of the country and its unity?

    <p>To signal that the country's territories would not be fragmented</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What led to the local resistance associations gathering under a single roof in the Erzurum Congress?

    <p>Rejection of the invasion of foreign powers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Istanbul Government and occupation powers react to the decisions of the Erzurum Congress?

    <p>Ordered the arrest of Mustafa Kemal and Rauf Orbay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was tasked with arresting Mustafa Kemal and Rauf Orbay after the decisions of the Erzurum Congress?

    <p>Kâzım Karabekir Pasha</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did Mustafa Kemal and the committee of representatives go after leaving Erzurum on August 29th, 1919?

    <p>National Sivas Congress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What key topic was discussed in detail during the Sivas Congress?

    <p>Mandate and protection</p> Signup and view all the answers

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