For Turks, the red apple has been a symbol of the sun for thousands of years. They have followed it, like a compass, to travel westward. Even though it is not known when, if they keep going in this direction, they will eventually reach Transoxiana again.
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The Ottoman Empire had a plan to take over the world in the long-term. They wanted to take control of Istanbul, Rome, and Vienna.
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Ziya Gokalp's symbol was a representation of the idea that political, cultural, and economic unity was necessary for the movement to be successful.
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For Turks, the red apple has been a symbol of the sun for thousands of years. They have followed it, like a compass, to travel westward. Even though it is not known when, if they keep going in this direction, they will eventually reach Transoxiana again.