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 Ä°stanbul 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. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the original planned date for the Erzurum Congress?

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

What was the duration of the Erzurum Congress?

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

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

<p>National Sovereignty (B)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When was the Turkish Grand National Assembly opened?

<p>April 23, 1920 (C)</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 Ä°stanbul Government (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did the Allies occupy Ä°stanbul?

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

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

<p>Six (C)</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 (A)</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 (A)</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 (D)</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 (C)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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