Refugees & the Syrian Conflict

According to the international legal definition, a refugee is someone who:

• is fleeing war, violence, and/or persecution

• is fleeing a large scale natural disaster

• is fleeing poverty

• All of the Above

Worldwide, approximately how many people have been forced to leave their homes to escape violence and war?

• 100 Million

• 60 MIllion

• 20 MIllion

• 5 MIllion

What event triggered the uprisings in several Middle Eastern countries?

• Arab Spring

• World War I

• Syrian Conflict

• French Revolution

Which country experienced a short civil war after the protest against its leader?

• Egypt

• Tunisia

• Libya

• Syria

What was the response of the Syrian army to the protests?

• Opening fire against the demonstrators

• Joining the rebels

• Supporting democratic reforms

• Negotiating with the protesters

Which sect has been in command of Syria since the 70s?

• Alawites

• Sunni Muslims

• Shia Muslims

• Christians

Why hasn't the US openly intervened in the Syrian conflict?

• Lack of interest in the region

• Fear of radical groups gaining strength

• Support for Bashar al-Assad

• Lack of military capabilities

What was the main cause of the Arab Spring?

• Political corruption

• Economic recession

• Religious conflicts

• Foreign intervention