Question

What was Mustafa Ataturk's contribution to modern Turkey?
A. He breathed new vitality into Turkish culture through religious reforms.
B. He began the process of turning Turkey into a modernized, secular state.
C. He established a democratic, parliamentary government.
D. He was instrumental in policy changes that gave Turkey membership in NATO.

Answer 1

The correct answer is B. He began the process of turning Turkey into a modernized secular state. He was inspired by models found in western democratic countries and wanted to lower the influence of the Islamic religion on the people. He made it more secular and modernized the people and the institutions, getting the name Ataturk which basically means the Father of Turks.

Answer 2

The correct answer is B. I just had it on my test.