Question

question 3 of 10
how did turkey change as a result of world war i?
a. it expanded its control over asian colonies through the mandate system.
b. it went from controlling a powerful empire to forming an independent republic.
c. it rapidly industrialized its economy and became a major world power.
d. it experienced a series of revolutions that produced a communist government.

Explanation:

Before World War I, Turkey was part of the powerful Ottoman Empire. After the war, the empire was dissolved. Mustafa Kemal Atatürk led the Turkish National Movement, which resulted in the formation of the Republic of Turkey in 1923. It transitioned from an empire - based structure to an independent republic. Option A is incorrect as Turkey did not expand its control over Asian colonies through the mandate system. Option C is wrong because Turkey did not rapidly industrialize and become a major world - power right after World War I. Option D is incorrect as Turkey did not become a communist government after World War I.

Answer:

B. It went from controlling a powerful empire to forming an independent republic.