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What significant architectural change did Mehmed II make in Istanbul?
What significant architectural change did Mehmed II make in Istanbul?
He turned the Hagia Sophia into a mosque.
What was one of Atatürk's major contributions to Turkey's government?
What was one of Atatürk's major contributions to Turkey's government?
He created a democratic nation and moved the capital to Ankara.
How did the population structure in Turkey reflect ethnic diversity?
How did the population structure in Turkey reflect ethnic diversity?
Most of Turkey's people are ethnic Turks, while Kurds make up about 20% of the population.
Describe one way in which Atatürk modernized Turkish society.
Describe one way in which Atatürk modernized Turkish society.
What factor influences women's roles in Turkish society?
What factor influences women's roles in Turkish society?
What governmental structure does Turkey have?
What governmental structure does Turkey have?
Name one traditional Turkish food mentioned.
Name one traditional Turkish food mentioned.
What is a notable feature of Turkey's relationship with Islam?
What is a notable feature of Turkey's relationship with Islam?
Under whose reign did the Ottoman Empire reach its height?
Under whose reign did the Ottoman Empire reach its height?
What city serves as Turkey's economic bridge to Europe?
What city serves as Turkey's economic bridge to Europe?
Flashcards
Who was Mehmed II?
Who was Mehmed II?
Mehmed II, also known as Mehmed the Conqueror, ruled the Ottoman Empire from 1451 to 1481. He played a significant role in shaping Istanbul as a capital by repairing war damage and building palaces, mosques, and bazaars. He encouraged people from across the empire to settle in the city.
What did Mehmed II do with the Hagia Sophia?
What did Mehmed II do with the Hagia Sophia?
Mehmed II converted the Hagia Sophia, a former Byzantine cathedral, into a mosque. This act symbolized the Ottoman Empire's dominance over Constantinople and its legacy.
Who was Kemal Atatürk?
Who was Kemal Atatürk?
Kemal Atatürk, revered as the Father of the Turks, led significant transformations in modern Turkey. He separated religion from government, closed Islamic schools, and encouraged the adoption of Western customs and surnames, aiming to modernize the nation.
What significant change did Atatürk implement regarding clothing?
What significant change did Atatürk implement regarding clothing?
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What were the key changes Atatürk made in Turkey's government?
What were the key changes Atatürk made in Turkey's government?
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What are the major ethnic groups in Turkey?
What are the major ethnic groups in Turkey?
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How has Atatürk's influence affected Turkish culture?
How has Atatürk's influence affected Turkish culture?
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What is the significance of Islam in Turkish society?
What is the significance of Islam in Turkish society?
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What's the importance of Ankara and Istanbul?
What's the importance of Ankara and Istanbul?
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What kind of government does Turkey have?
What kind of government does Turkey have?
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Study Notes
Mehmed II (1432-1481)
- Ruled the Ottoman Empire from 1451 to 1481
- Improved Istanbul, repairing damage and building palaces, mosques, and bazaars
- Encouraged people to relocate to Istanbul
Ottoman Empire
- Istanbul was the capital
- Hagia Sophia was converted to a mosque
- Expanded through Anatolia, Syria, and Egypt
- Reached its height under Suleyman I from 1520 to 1566
- Controlled parts of Europe and North Africa
- Lost territory in the early 1900s after World War I
Kemal Atatürk (1881-1938)
- Turkey's first president
- Modernized Turkey, separating aspects of Islam from the government
- Closed Islamic schools
- Encouraged Western dress and surnames
- Renamed the capital from Constantinople to Ankara
Modern Turkey
- Atatürk modernized Turkey, adopting Western methods.
- Banned the fez and imposed Western attire
- Separated Islam from the government
- Changed the capital from Constantinople to Ankara
Turkish Culture
- Most are ethnic Turks, Kurds as a large minority
- Reflects Kemal Atatürk's changes influencing urban and rural lifestyle
- Some aspects are more traditional, due to Islam's influence
- Includes dishes like kebabs, olives, vegetables, cheese, yogurt, and bread
Turkey Today
- Government is a parliamentary republic
- Capital is Ankara, but Istanbul serves as an economic bridge to Europe
- Secular state, separating religion from governance
- Islam influences cultural attitudes, especially on women's roles
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