Syria and Turkey Quiz

Assad Family(Rulers of Syria)

The Assad family is a prominent political dynasty in Syria. It began with Hafez al-Assad, who rose to power in Syria through a military coup in 1970.

Ataturk

Mustafa Kemal Atatürk was the founder of modern Turkey and served as its first president

Ataturk’s Vision for Turkey

Atatürk envisioned Turkey as a secular republic, breaking away from the Ottoman Empire's Islamic past. His reforms included the adoption of a Latin-based alphabet, secularization of the legal system, and promoting women's rights.

Creation of a Turkish Republic

The Turkish Republic was established in 1923, following the collapse of the Ottoman Empire after World War I. Atatürk led the Turkish War of Independence against foreign occupation forces and negotiated the Treaty of Lausanne, which recognized Turkey's sovereignty.

Islamic State

ISIS is a jihadist militant group that gained international attention for its brutal tactics and attempt to establish a caliphate in Iraq and Syria.

Military Coup in Turkey

Turkey has a history of military coups, with several occurring throughout the 20th century. These coups often aimed to preserve the secular and Kemalist principles established by Atatürk.

NATO(Turkish Membership)

Turkey has been a member of NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) since 1952. Its strategic location has made it a crucial ally in the region, though tensions have arisen at times, particularly regarding military interventions and human rights issues.

PKK(turkish political party)

The PKK is a Kurdish militant organization fighting for Kurdish autonomy in Turkey.

Pre-Colonial Turkish History

Syria has a rich history dating back to ancient civilizations such as the Assyrians, Macedonians, Persians, and Romans. It later became part of the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires before gaining independence in the 20th century

Syrian Civil War(Arab Spring)

The Syrian Civil War started with peaceful protests against the authoritarian regime of President Bashar al-Assad, inspired by pro-democracy movements across the Arab world. The government's violent crackdown on protesters escalated the conflict into a full-scale civil war.

Syrian Civil War(currently)

The conflict has become increasingly complex, with multiple actors involved, including the Assad government, various opposition groups, jihadist factions, Kurdish forces, and international actors.

United Arab Republic

The United Arab Republic was a short-lived union between Syria and Egypt, formed in 1958 and dissolved in 1961. It aimed to promote Arab unity but faced internal tensions and ultimately collapsed due to political differences between the two countries

Alawite Sect

A branch of Shia Islam, the Alawites are a religious minority in Syria.