Egypt under Mubarak and Iran during Mousavi's campaign Quiz

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What was the primary impact of the Emergency Law in Egypt during Mubarak's rule?

Imposing heavy taxes on the citizens and restricting international travel

Restricting freedom of speech and limiting access to education

Criminalizing unauthorized political activity and suppressing independent press (correct)

Enforcing strict curfews and regulating public demonstrations

What were the major challenges faced by Egyptians under Mubarak's rule?

High unemployment rates, inadequate healthcare, and poor infrastructure

Inadequate education system, limited access to technology, and lack of cultural diversity

Lack of freedom of expression, arbitrary imprisonment, and limited avenues for dissent (correct)

Corruption in the government, lack of access to clean water, and restricted religious practices

What characterized the political environment in Egypt during Mubarak's rule?

Open and fair elections with multiple political parties participating

Absence of independent political activity and severe consequences for opposing the government (correct)

Strong emphasis on human rights and freedom of the press

Support for diverse political ideologies and peaceful demonstrations

What was the focus of Mir Hussein Mousavi’s campaign?

Increasing human rights and transparency of Iran’s international relations Signup and view all the answers

What brought hope to many across Iran during Mir Hussein Mousavi’s campaign?

Vast networks of supporters connected through the Internet and social network sites Signup and view all the answers

What groups suddenly came to life during Mir Hussein Mousavi’s campaign?

Iran’s growing civil society, reformers, the women’s movement, and student organizations Signup and view all the answers

What was the focus of the Treaty of Sevres?

Abolishing the Ottoman Empire and renouncing rights over Arab Asia and North Africa Signup and view all the answers

What was the fate of the Treaty of Sevres?

It was rejected by the new Turkish nationalist regime and replaced by the Treaty of Lausanne in 1923 Signup and view all the answers

What did the Treaty of Sevres provide for in terms of territorial arrangements?

An independent Armenia, an autonomous Kurdistan, and Greek presence in eastern Thrace and on the Anatolian west coast Signup and view all the answers

What was the response of the Kurdish Party for a Free Life in Kurdistan (PJAK) to the human rights abuses in Iran against the Kurds?

They took up arms against the state Signup and view all the answers

What were some of the reasons for Kurdish revolts as mentioned in the text?

Ethnic, linguistic, and political rights Signup and view all the answers

When did Amnesty International publish a detailed report on human rights abuses in Iran against the Kurds?

2008 Signup and view all the answers

What was the treatment of Armenians and other minorities in the Ottoman Empire?

They were considered second-class citizens under the empire’s Islamic legal system Signup and view all the answers

What was the pejorative term used to refer to Armenians in Turkish?

“Gavours” Signup and view all the answers

What were some of the restrictions imposed on Armenians and other minorities in the Ottoman Empire?

Special taxes and prohibition on bearing arms Signup and view all the answers

Egypt under Mubarak and Iran during Mousavi's campaign Quiz

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