Arab Spring Flashcard

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What was the Arab Spring?

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A series of pro-democracy protests and uprisings

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In which countries did the Arab Spring begin?

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Tunisia and Egypt

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What was the "Jasmine Revolution"?

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A protest movement in Tunisia

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Who was forced to step down in Egypt during the Arab Spring?

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Hosni Mubarak

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What was a significant outcome of the protests in Libya?

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The death of Muammar al-Qaddafi

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Which country experienced protests led by human rights activists in mid-February 2011? Options: Bahrain, Syria, Libya, Tunisia

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Bahrain

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What was the response of the Bahraini government to the protests?

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Violent suppression by security forces

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What role did NATO play in the Libyan conflict during the Arab Spring?

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Launched air strikes against Qaddafi’s forces

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What was a common demand among the Arab Spring protesters?

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Political and economic reforms

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Which leader's resignation was demanded in Syria during the Arab Spring?

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Bashar al-Assad