Understanding the Syrian Civil War

What major event led to the establishment of artificial borders in the Middle East?

• The fall of the Ottoman Empire after World War I

• The Cold War

• The Arab Spring

• The end of World War II

Which two major sects of Islam are predominant in the Middle East?

• Sunni and Shiite

• Sunni and Sufi

• Shiite and Sufi

• Sunni and Wahhabi

What was the initial hope for Bashar al-Assad's leadership in Syria?

• To align with Western powers

• To implement democratic reforms

• To establish a monarchy

• To expand Syria's territory

What sparked the Syrian Civil War in 2011?

• Foreign invasion

• Economic collapse

• Bashar al-Assad's use of brutal force against peaceful protesters

• A military coup

Which countries are known to have supported Bashar al-Assad during the Syrian Civil War?

• United States and Saudi Arabia

• Russia and China

• Turkey and Qatar

• France and Germany

What significant event occurred in 2014 related to extremist groups in Syria?

• The signing of a peace treaty

• The withdrawal of US troops

• The fall of Damascus

• The formation of ISIS

What was the primary goal of ISIS when it emerged?

• To establish a caliphate

• To negotiate peace

• To form a coalition government

• To promote democracy

Which country began bombing ISIS in 2014?

• Russia

• Turkey

• United States

• Iran

What is one argument against international intervention in the Syrian conflict?

• It would be too costly

• It might help ISIS recruit more fighters

• It is against international law

• It could lead to a global war

What is a proposed solution by some groups in the US regarding the Syrian conflict?

• Forming a coalition with Russia

• Supporting ISIS

• Withdrawing all troops

• Enforcing a no-fly zone