Syrian Civil War Quiz

When did Bashar al-Assad become president of Syria?

• 2020

• 2015

• 2011

• 2000

What inspired the pro-democracy protests in Syria in 2011?

• Government support

• Religious freedom

• Economic reforms

• Protests in other countries

What was the government's response to the pro-democracy protests?

• Negotiation

• Deadly force

• Support

• Reform

Which country began to take a more active role in the Syrian conflict in the summer of 2015?

• United States

• Turkey

• Russia

• Iran

What action did Russian and Syrian government forces take in 2016?

• Economic support

• Humanitarian aid

• Bombing Aleppo

• Peace talks

How many Syrians have been forced outside of their homes due to the civil war?

• 5 million

• 7 million

• 10 million

• 15 million

What is the current population of Syria?

• 15 million

• 17 million

• 25 million

• 20 million

Which country has the most Syrian refugees?

• Lebanon

• Iraq

• Turkey

• Jordan

How many people have died in Syria since the crisis started in 2011?

• 100,000

• 200,000

• 250,000

• 300,000

What is the worst exodus since the Rwandan genocide?

• Iraqi Civil War

• Yemeni Civil War

• Syrian Civil War

• Libyan Civil War