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Arab Spring Quiz

Authored by Jacob Lamie

Social Studies

7th Grade

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Arab Spring Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event marked the beginning of the Arab Spring?

The election of a new president

Mohamed Bouazizi setting himself on fire

A military coup

The signing of a peace treaty

Answer explanation

Mohamed Bouazizi setting himself on fire marked the beginning of the Arab Spring, sparking widespread protests across the region.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following was NOT a method used by protesters during the Arab Spring?

Using social media

Establishing a new government immediately

Protesting against corruption

Overthrowing corrupt governments

Answer explanation

Establishing a new government immediately was NOT a method used by protesters during the Arab Spring.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a common goal among protesters in the Arab Spring?

To support the existing governments

To establish monarchies

To establish democracies

To increase foreign investment

Answer explanation

The common goal among protesters in the Arab Spring was to establish democracies, not to support existing governments, establish monarchies, or increase foreign investment.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which countries saw the overthrow of their governments as a result of the Arab Spring protests?

Egypt and Tunisia

Saudi Arabia and Oman

Morocco and Algeria

Lebanon and Jordan

Answer explanation

The correct countries that saw the overthrow of their governments as a result of the Arab Spring protests are Egypt and Tunisia.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the Arab Spring in countries where the government was not overthrown?

A successful transition to democracy

Government was overthrown later

No major changes were made

All protesters were arrested

Answer explanation

No major changes were made

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event in December 2010 sparked protests throughout Tunisia?

The election of a new president

A worker setting himself on fire in protest

A military coup

A natural disaster

Answer explanation

In December 2010, protests throughout Tunisia were sparked by a worker setting himself on fire in protest, not by the election of a new president, a military coup, or a natural disaster.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who became the President of Egypt after Hosni Mubarak stepped down in 2011?

Abdel Fattah al-Sisi

Mohamed Morsi

Hosni Mubarak

Anwar Sadat

Answer explanation

After Hosni Mubarak stepped down in 2011, Mohamed Morsi became the President of Egypt, making him the correct choice.

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