Migrant Crisis and European Reactions

Mohamed fled Syria to avoid military service and embarked on a perilous journey to Europe, aiming for Germany. Angela Merkel, Germany's leader, opposed closed borders and advocated for EU-wide migrant quotas, facing resistance from countries like Hungary. Mohamed, frustrated by the situation, led a protest march to Austria, drawing international attention.

Why did Mohamed flee Syria after his military service?

• To seek better job opportunities

• To reunite with family in Europe

• To avoid being forced to fight

• To pursue higher education

What was the main reason many migrants, including Mohamed, aimed for Germany?

• Germany's cultural diversity

• Germany's strong economy

• Germany's geographical location

• Germany's reputation for welcoming migrants

What was Angela Merkel's stance on the migrant crisis?

• She wanted to deport all migrants

• She supported building fences

• She advocated for open borders

• She wanted to close Germany's borders

What was the reaction of Hungary's Prime Minister to the EU's migrant plan?

• He fully supported it

• He proposed an alternative plan

• He was adamantly opposed

• He was indifferent

What action did Hungary's Prime Minister take to demonstrate the unsustainability of the current system?

• He held a press conference

• He closed all borders

• He stopped migrants from boarding trains

• He increased border security

What did Mohamed do in response to being stopped in Hungary?

• He led a march towards Austria

• He contacted the UN for help

• He sought asylum in Hungary

• He decided to return to Syria

What was the international reaction to Mohamed's march towards Austria?

• It was largely ignored

• It drew significant attention

• It was criticized by the EU

• It was supported by all European leaders

What historical event did the march towards Austria remind people of?

• The 1945 mass movements in Europe

• The end of World War II

• The signing of the Schengen Agreement

• The fall of the Berlin Wall

What was the ultimate goal of the migrants marching towards Austria?

• To protest against the EU

• To return to their home countries

• To reach Germany

• To settle in Austria

What was the significance of Mohamed's actions during the migrant crisis?

• He became a symbol of resistance

• He was elected as a political leader

• He negotiated a new EU policy

• He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize