Arab Spring Quiz

What event sparked the Arab Spring?

• The overthrow of Muammar Gaddafi

• The Syrian Civil War

• The Prague Spring

• The Tunisian revolution

Who was the Tunisian vendor who set himself on fire?

• Mohamed Bouazizi

• Zine El Abidine Ben Ali

• Hosni Mubarak

• Muammar Gaddafi

Which country did the Arab Spring begin in?

• Tunisia

• Libya

• Egypt

• Syria

What role did social media play in the Arab Spring?

• It caused the downfall of governments

• It led to economic stagnation

• It helped spread awareness of the protests

• It resulted in a refugee crisis

Which country's government was overthrown by the end of the year?

• Algeria

• Yemen

• Jordan

• Iraq

What negative outcome resulted from the Arab Spring in some countries?

• Co-option by religious extremists

• Economic prosperity

• Political stability

• Peaceful regime changes

What conflict resulted in the deaths of half a million people?

• Syrian Civil War

• Libyan revolution

• Egyptian revolution

• Yemeni uprising

What did the Arab Spring reveal about revolutions?

• They can unfold quickly with technology

• They only occur in the spring season

• They always bring positive change

• They are predictable and simple

What was the outcome of the Arab Spring in some countries?

• Political instability and economic stagnation

• Peaceful transitions of power

• Improved living conditions for the working class

• Religious freedom and tolerance

What was the impact of the Arab Spring on neighboring countries?

• Refugee crisis

• Economic prosperity

• Political stability

• Improved diplomatic relations