S1 Modern Studies

Which rights do people in Syria NOT have?

• Freedom of speech

• Right to education

• Right to protest

• All of the above

Select two rights people in Scotland have.

• Right to travel

• Right to fast internet access

• Right to assemble

• Right to shelter

The opposite of a democracy is known as a

(a)  

What is the name given to the type of war Syria is currently experiencing?

• Long

• World

• Civil

• Cold

What name is given to someone who has to escape a dangerous situation in their country?

(a)  

Which of the following is a push factor? (A reason why someone leaves a country)

• Having a good job

• Human rights being met

• War and persecution

• Peace

What was the name given to the early days of the conflicts in North Africa and the Middle East in 2011?

• The Civil Uprising

• The Arab Spring

• The Cold War

• The Arab Revolt

What is the biggest risk facing refugees who arrive by boats?

(a)  

Which two countries opened their borders to help resettle refugees?

• Russia

• Germany

• Britain

• Libya

What event changed how the media reported on the refugee crisis?

• The death of 3 year old Alan Kurdi

• The 9/11 attacks

• The death of Colonel Gaddafi

• The media were fined