Spring

The Arab Spring is described as what?

• The warming of equatorial regions due to global warming.

• The renewed study of Islam in Arab countries.

• The protests against long-term political leaders in Arab countries.

• A movement to create lasting peace between Muslims, Christians and Jews.

The image shows how the Arab Spring spread so quickly. Which best describes the diffusion of the Arab Spring?

• Social media showed problems and spread ideas very quickly.

• Long-term dictators did not know how to use Twitter and Facebook.

• The people of Arab countries were hesitant to use technology for fear of being arrested.

• Dictators blocked the internet so that the message of freedom could not spread.

In which country did the Arab Spring start?

• Egypt

• Libya

• Yemen

• Tunisia

What is the significance of the spring equinox in many cultures?

• It marks the beginning of the harvest season

• It is a time for planting new crops

• It signifies the end of winter and the beginning of longer days

• It is associated with the celebration of New Year

Which ancient civilization celebrated the festival of Nowruz during spring?

• Egyptian

• Persian

• Greek

• Roman

In Japan, what is the traditional spring festival that celebrates the blooming of cherry blossoms called?

• Hanami

• Sakura

• Matsuri

• Obon

What is the primary reason for the occurrence of different seasons, including spring?

• The Earth's distance from the Sun

• The tilt of the Earth's axis

• The rotation of the Earth

• The shape of the Earth's orbit

Which famous American civil rights leader was born in the spring month of April?

• Martin Luther King Jr.

• Malcolm X

• Rosa Parks

• Harriet Tubman

What is the traditional Chinese festival celebrated in spring that involves cleaning and sweeping of graves?

• Qingming Festival

• Dragon Boat Festival

• Mid-Autumn Festival

• Spring Festival

Which animal is commonly associated with the arrival of spring in many cultures?

• Bear

• Rabbit

• Deer

• Eagle