Question

1. the clothes worn by Mohandas Gandhi of India and by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk of Turkey indicate the desire of these leaders to..

A. conform to traditional religious beliefs
B. adapt to the cultural norms of urban life
C. protest the oppression of communist rule
D. make a political statement to their respective nations


2. both leaders were known for their commitment to...

A. islamic fundamentalism
B. nationalist movements
C. civil disobedience
D. five-year plan

Answer 1

The clothes worn by Mohandas Gandhi of India and by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk of Turkey indicate the desire of these leaders to D. make a political statement to their respective nations

Both leaders were known for their commitment to B. nationalist movements

Mohandas Gandhi was known for his simple and humble attire, which consisted of a loincloth and a shawl. This attire was symbolic of his commitment to nonviolence, simplicity, and his identification with the poor and marginalized in Indian society.

Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of modern Turkey, adopted a Western-style suit as part of his efforts to modernize and secularize Turkey. His choice of clothing was a clear political statement aimed at distancing Turkey from its Ottoman past and aligning it with European norms and values.

Answer 2

The clothes worn by Mohandas Gandhi of India and Mustafa Kemal Ataturk of Turkey indicate their desire to make a political statement to their respective nations, India and Turkey. Gandhi believed that wearing a Khadi is a way of rejecting the western clothes, and symbolizes self-reliance and nationalism. While Ataturk, he reform the clothing of his people in Turkey because he believed that if they continue their traditions, they would again be attacked by western power. Thus, wearing their traditional clothes was forbidden, instead, they were asked to wear more modern clothing.
Both leaders were known for their commitment to nationalist movements. Gandhi and Ataturk both fought for the independence of their nations. Gandhi, as man of peace. Ataturk, as man of war who turned peace.