Turkey's Role in World War II and Its Historical Context

What was Turkey's primary goal during World War II?

• To join the Axis powers

• To remain neutral

• To support the Allied forces

• To expand its territory

Which treaty marked the start of the partitioning of the Ottoman Empire?

• Treaty of Sevres

• Treaty of Lausanne

• Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of Brest-Litovsk

What was the outcome for Turkey after World War I?

• Becoming a British colony

• Formation of the Republic of Turkey

• Joining the League of Nations

• Expansion of its territories

Who succeeded Mustafa Kemal Atatürk as the president of Turkey?

• Recep Tayyip Erdoğan

• İsmet İnönü

• Abdullah Gül

• Süleyman Demirel

Which countries pressured Turkey to join their side before WWII?

• Germany and Italy

• United States and China

• Britain and France

• Soviet Union and Japan

What was the nature of the agreement between Turkey and Germany in June 1941?

• A military alliance

• A trade agreement

• A cultural exchange program

• A non-aggression pact

What was the symbolic gesture Turkey made in February 1945?

• Joining the Axis powers

• Declaring war on Germany and Japan

• Signing a peace treaty with the Soviet Union

• Invading Greece

How did Turkey's military capabilities compare during World War II?

• Superior to the Allied forces

• Equal to the Axis powers

• Outdated and poorly prepared

• Highly advanced and well-equipped

What economic benefit did Turkey gain from its neutrality during WWII?

• Control over the Suez Canal

• Access to Allied military technology

• Increased tourism

• Paid for chromium by Germany

What was a key reason for Turkey's strategic stance during WWII?

• Desire to expand its empire

• Geographical position and diplomacy

• Military superiority

• Alliance with the Soviet Union