MUSTAFA KAMAL

Wilfrid F. Castle

 

Q.1   What was the attitude of the Turkish government towards the Allies after World War I ?

Ans: The Turkish Government welcomed and cooperated with the Allies and ensured cease fire.

 

 

Q.2     Why was Mustafa Kamal sent to Anatolia?

Ans:    Mustafa Kamal was sent to Anatolia to crush the revolt against the Allies.

 

 

Q.3   What was the reaction of the Turkish patriots to the intention of the Allies to partition the Ottoman Empire?

Ans:  The Turks were angry at the bad intentions of the Allies.

 

 

Q.4     Write a note on Mustafa Kama’s activities in Anatolia?

Ans: Mustafa Kamal built up National Army of the patriots and established a new government there.

 

 

Q.5    Why did Mehmet ordered Mustafa Kamal to return to Constantinople?

Ans: Mehmet ordered Mustafa Kamal to return when he heard of Mustafa Kamal’s new government.

 

 

Q.6     What was Mustafa Kamal’s reply?

Ans:   Mustafa Kamal asked Sultan to come over to Anatolia.

 

 

Q.7     How did Mehmet try to regain Anatolia for himself?

Ans: He strictly advised the delegates of Anatolia to shift their activities to Istanbul.

 

 

Q.8    Why did his plan fail?

Ans:   Mustafa Kamal failed Mehmet’s plan by refusing to come to Istanbul.

 

 

Q.9     What were the terms offered to Turkey by the Allies?

Ans:  Anatolia would go to Arminia and Istanbul would go to Britian, France and Italy.

 

 

Q.10             Give an account of the Greek attack and its defeat.

Ans:         The Greeks fought with Turks for 14 days but retreated after losing strength.

 

 

Q.11             Give an account of the departure of Mehmet from Istanbul.

Ans:           On 17th of November, a British motor came and took Mehmet along with his luggage.

 

 

Q.12            Describe the reforms introduced by Mustafa Kamal with reference to:

 

Q.12             (i)        The position of women.

Ans:              He stressed on the need for higher education of women.

 

 

Q.12             (ii)       Removal of illiteracy.

Ans:           He changed the old script with Roman script. He himself made tours to different parts of Turkey to teach new language.

 

 

Q.12               (iii)      Change in dresses.

Ans:           Mustafa Kamal abolished the traditional Fez and made the wearing of hats necessary.

 

 

Q.12             (iv)      Adoption of the Roman script and

Ans:           He changed the old script with Roman script. He himself made tours to different parts of Turkey to teach new language.

 

 

Q.12               (v)       The industrial and economic development.

Ans:           He increased the number of factories and build new roads. Very soon, their debt reduced to one tenth.

 

 

Q.13        Sum up in a few sentences the work of Mustafa Kamal as a great nation-builder.

Ans:        He defeated the Greeks, educated the people, raised the status of women and built roads, railways and factories.