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What sparked the Arab Spring protests in Tunisia in December 2010?
What sparked the Arab Spring protests in Tunisia in December 2010?
- Government corruption
- Seizure of a street vendor's property (correct)
- Violence from authorities
- High cost of living
How did Mohamed Bouazizi respond to the government inspector's actions?
How did Mohamed Bouazizi respond to the government inspector's actions?
- He set himself on fire outside the local governor's office.
- He filed a complaint with the local governor's office.
- He quietly accepted the confiscation of his fruit.
- He engaged in a physical altercation with the inspector. (correct)
What impact did Mohamed Bouazizi's actions have on the Arab world?
What impact did Mohamed Bouazizi's actions have on the Arab world?
- It sparked violent protests against oppressive regimes. (correct)
- It caused an increase in government corruption.
- It resulted in widespread approval of authoritarian rule.
- It led to Saudi Arabia becoming a democratic nation.
Why did Mohamed Bouazizi set himself on fire?
Why did Mohamed Bouazizi set himself on fire?
What specific event led to the overthrow of President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali?
What specific event led to the overthrow of President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali?
How did President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali respond to the Arab Spring protests?
How did President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali respond to the Arab Spring protests?
What major slogan characterized the demonstrations during the 'Arab Spring'?
What major slogan characterized the demonstrations during the 'Arab Spring'?
What was a common method used during civil resistance in the MENA countries?
What was a common method used during civil resistance in the MENA countries?
How did Ben Ali react to the rebellions in Tunisia?
How did Ben Ali react to the rebellions in Tunisia?
What factor was NOT mentioned as a background that led to the protests in MENA countries?
What factor was NOT mentioned as a background that led to the protests in MENA countries?
What was a crucial determinant of whether rebellions in MENA countries succeeded or failed?
What was a crucial determinant of whether rebellions in MENA countries succeeded or failed?
In what way did the security services in Tunisia and Egypt differ during the protests?
In what way did the security services in Tunisia and Egypt differ during the protests?
What event prompted the protests in Cairo on January 25, 2011?
What event prompted the protests in Cairo on January 25, 2011?
Which country saw peaceful protests in March 2011 that later escalated into a brutal civil war?
Which country saw peaceful protests in March 2011 that later escalated into a brutal civil war?
Why did the Iranian government support the Assad regime in Syria?
Why did the Iranian government support the Assad regime in Syria?
What led to the declaration of a state of emergency in Bahrain on March 14?
What led to the declaration of a state of emergency in Bahrain on March 14?
Who was regarded as a supporter of wider Arab interests?
Who was regarded as a supporter of wider Arab interests?
What role did social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter play in the 'Arab Spring' protests?
What role did social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter play in the 'Arab Spring' protests?
Which minority group does Bashar Al-Assad belong to?
Which minority group does Bashar Al-Assad belong to?
Why did Hosni Mubarak resign from power on February 11, 2011?
Why did Hosni Mubarak resign from power on February 11, 2011?
Which country witnessed small-scale demonstrations demanding President Ali Saleh's removal following Ben Ali's ousting?
Which country witnessed small-scale demonstrations demanding President Ali Saleh's removal following Ben Ali's ousting?
What prompted Ali Saleh to sign an internationally mediated agreement to transfer power to Vice President Hadi?
What prompted Ali Saleh to sign an internationally mediated agreement to transfer power to Vice President Hadi?
