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Nationalism in the Middle East — Quiz

Question 5 • World History

In terms of governance, how did Mustafa Kemal differ from Abd al-Aziz Ibn Saud?

Answer
A
Kemal created a hereditary monarchy in Turkey, while Ibn Saud maintained Islamic law in Saudi Arabia.
B
Kemal modernized Turkey, while Ibn Saud made Saudi Arabia a more traditional nation.
C
Kemal maintained Islamic law in Turkey, while Ibn Saud created a hereditary monarchy in Saudi Arabia.
D
Kemal made Turkey a more traditional nation, while Ibn Saud modernized Saudi Arabia.

Explanation

Mustafa Kemal Atatürk reshaped Turkey as a secular, modern republic, introducing reforms that reduced the role of religious institutions in government. Ibn Saud unified Saudi Arabia under a hereditary monarchy and kept governance closely tied to Islamic law and tradition. Therefore, the correct choice is “Kemal modernized Turkey, while Ibn Saud made Saudi Arabia a more traditional nation.”

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