Coche bomba mata a cuatro personas en barrio chiita en Beirut

Coche bomba mata a cuatro personas en barrio chiita en Beirut

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Social Studies, History, Other

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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A car bomb exploded in a Shia neighborhood in Beirut, killing four and injuring 35. The attack, attributed to a suicide bomber, targeted Hezbollah supporters and was the second such incident in the area this month. The violence is linked to the Syrian civil war's spillover into Lebanon, exacerbating sectarian tensions. The Nusrat Front in Lebanon claimed responsibility, citing Hezbollah's support for Assad in Syria. The group is associated with Al-Qaeda and Sunni rebels. Similar attacks have occurred in recent months, indicating ongoing threats from Sunni extremists against Hezbollah strongholds.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reported cause of the explosion in the Shiite neighborhood of Beirut?

An electrical fault

A car bomb

A fireworks accident

A natural gas leak

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many people were reported injured in the explosion according to the Lebanese Red Cross?

10

50

20

35

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has been the impact of the violence on sectarian tensions in Lebanon?

It has reduced tensions

It has had no impact

It has increased tensions

It has led to peace talks

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which group claimed responsibility for the attack in Beirut?

Al-Qaeda

Islamic State

Nusrat Front in Lebanon

Hezbollah

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the stated reason for the attack according to the Nusrat Front in Lebanon?

Retaliation for Hezbollah's support to Assad

Economic sanctions

Political disagreements

Territorial disputes