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What significant cultural change did Kemal Atatürk implement in Turkey?
What significant cultural change did Kemal Atatürk implement in Turkey?
Which city served as the capital of Turkey after Atatürk's reforms?
Which city served as the capital of Turkey after Atatürk's reforms?
What alteration did Mehmed II make to the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul?
What alteration did Mehmed II make to the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul?
What is a significant demographic characteristic of Turkey's population?
What is a significant demographic characteristic of Turkey's population?
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What legal restriction contrasts Islamic tradition in Turkey?
What legal restriction contrasts Islamic tradition in Turkey?
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Under whose leadership did the Ottoman Empire reach its height?
Under whose leadership did the Ottoman Empire reach its height?
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Which traditional dish is commonly associated with Turkish cuisine?
Which traditional dish is commonly associated with Turkish cuisine?
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What type of government does Turkey currently have?
What type of government does Turkey currently have?
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What did Mehmed II encourage to enhance Istanbul's population?
What did Mehmed II encourage to enhance Istanbul's population?
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What influence has Islamic culture had on Turkish society?
What influence has Islamic culture had on Turkish society?
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Study Notes
Mehmed II
- Ruled the Ottoman Empire from 1451 to 1481
- Improved Istanbul by repairing damage, building palaces, mosques, and a bazaar
- Encouraged people to move to the city
Ottoman Empire
- Reached its height under Suleyman I (the Magnificent), ruling from 1520 to 1566
- Controlled eastern Mediterranean and parts of Europe until the early 1800s
- Remained powerful through the 1500s and 1600s, controlling territory in northern Africa, southwestern Asia, and southeastern Europe
- Lost most of its territory after World War I
Kemal Atatürk
- Known as the "Father of the Turks," first president of Turkey
- Modernized Turkey by separating Islam from government
- Reformed Turkey's dress codes (Western dress encouraged)
- Closed Islamic schools, implemented surnames, and separated religion from government
- Renamed Constantinople to Ankara, Turkey's capital
Modern Turkey
- Atatürk believed in modernizing Turkey using Western methods
- Banned traditional Turkish hats (fezs), implementing Western styles
Turkish Culture and People
- Most Turks are ethnic Turks, with Kurds being the largest minority group (approximately 20%)
- Turkish culture reflects Kemal Atatürk's reforms, creating a split between urban middle-class and rural values
- Islamic values strongly influence the attitudes of many rural Turks, particularly on the role of women
- Turkish cuisine includes kebabs, grilled meats on skewers, as well as olives, vegetables, cheese, yogurt, and bread
Turkey Today
- Turkey is a parliamentary republic, with a president and prime minister
- Ankara is the capital, but Istanbul serves as an economic bridge to Europe
- Despite being predominantly Muslim, Turkey is a secular state (religion separated from government)
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Explore the history of the Ottoman Empire, from its zenith under Suleyman I to its decline after World War I. Additionally, learn about the transformative reforms of Kemal Atatürk, who modernized Turkey and separated religion from government. This quiz covers key events and figures that shaped modern Turkey.
