Syrian Civil War Quiz

When did Syria become an independent nation?

• 1945

• 1970

• 1950

• 1960

Which party came to power in Syria in 1963?

• Communist Party

• Ba'ath Party

• National Party

• Liberal Party

What sparked protests in Syria in 2010?

• Foreign invasion

• Oppressive government

• Religious conflict

• Economic crisis

What did Bashar al-Assad do to calm the disorder in Syria?

• Stepped down from power

• Sent troops to silence protesters

• Urged media to transmit anti-Syrian propaganda

• Sent troops to support protesters

When was the Free Syrian Army created?

• July 2011

• March 2010

• January 2012

• April 2013

Which country is Syria's largest ally?

• Iran

• Turkey

• United States

• Russia

How many people have been forced to leave their homes due to the Syrian Civil War?

• 15 million

• 22 million

• 10 million

• 20 million

When did peace talks led by the United Nations begin?

• 2015

• 2016

• 2017

• 2018

Who is the current president of Syria?

• Bashar al-Assad

• Abdul Halim Khaddam

• Hafez al-Assad

• Farouk al-Sharaa

What is the capital city of Syria?

• Damascus

• Aleppo

• Homs

• Latakia