Arab Spring Quiz

The Arab Spring protests first started in:

• Libya

• Syria

• Yemen

• Tunisia

The Arab Spring took place in:

• the Middle East

• North Africa

• Both

• Neither

Which statement BEST describes the result of protests in Egypt?

• protests caused democratic changes to the government and Egypt has been peaceful and stable since 2011.

• protests caused changes to the government at first, but then disagreements and more protests have come in recent years.

• the protests caused no change in Egypt since the military used violence against protesters.

Which terrorist group was able to gain a lot of land in Syria due to the civil war?

• Al-Qaeda

• Taliban

• Hamas

• ISIS

The Arab Spring is described as what?

• The warming of equatorial regions due to global warming.

• The renewed study of Islam in Arab countries.

• The protests against long-term political leaders in Arab countries.

• A movement to create lasting peace between Muslims, Christians and Jews.

Protests against dictators in Tunisia, Egypt, Libya, and Syria were the beginning of the __________ ___________.

• Arab Spring

• Early Spring

• Jaded Spring

Which country was NOT involved in the Arab Spring?

• Egypt

• Tunisia

• Syria

• Afghanistan

What year did the Arab Spring start?

• 2019

• 2020

• 2011

• 2010

Which of the following is NOT what the protestors were protesting over?

• More democracy

• Better living conditions

• End to corruption

• An increase in population

The image shows how the Arab Spring spread so quickly. Which best describes the diffusion of the Arab Spring?

• Social media showed problems and spread ideas very quickly.

• Long-term dictators did not know how to use Twitter and Facebook.

• The people of Arab countries were hesitant to use technology for fear of being arrested.

• Dictators blocked the internet so that the message of freedom could not spread.