Paper 2 · World War One 1914-18
In 1908, a rebellion within the Ottoman Empire demanded a constitutional government on Western lines and full equality between Christians and Muslims. What was this movement called?
Model answer
Young Turk movement
Also accepted: Young Turks, the Young Turks
Explanation: The Young Turk movement rebelled against the corrupt rule of Sultan Abdul Hamid in 1908, forcing him to grant a parliamentary system.
Derived from ZIMSEC History 2167/2, Jun 2005 -- greenbook question 5
