Subject Sampler

Subject Sampler on the Dolmabahçe Palace

Introduction:

Dear students, you are to read all the information about the Dolmabahçe Palace and answer all the questions below. Those questions will be useful for learning to express your own opinion. 

Here are some Internet resources for you:

ØDolmabahce_Palace

ØShort Video about the Palace

ØSome info with colorful pictures

ØBiggest Palace

Now answer the following questions:   

1) Why did Abdül Mecit’s build this palace even though it was going to lead to the empire’s bankruptcy?

2) Do you think  it is good that no photography or videoing of any kind is allowed inside Dolmabahce Palace?

3) Why do you think Mustafa Kemal Atatürk chose this palace as his residence?

4) Would you want to visit this Palace if you were in İstanbul? Explain why yes/no