Whatever Happened to the Egyptians? - Social Mobility Chapter Quiz

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What were Egyptians discontent with according to the text?

  • Morality
  • Political developments
  • The economy
  • Social relationships (correct)

What did sociologists complain about based on the text?

  • Lack of work ethic (correct)
  • Corruption and disrespect for the law
  • Violence increasing
  • Quality of life in the city deteriorating

What did economists complain about?

  • External debt
  • Deficit of payments
  • Output and employment structure dominated by the public sector
  • Imbalance in state budget (correct)

What was one of the concerns raised by political commentators?

<p>Rapid westernization of social life (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which issue did Egyptians not specifically mention as a source of discontent?

<p>Intellectual life (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a common theme of complaint across different perspectives in the text?

<p>Rapid westernization of social life (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main complaint of intellectuals and national cultural figures?

<p>The decline of Arab language in mass media (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the intellectuals criticize as a concern related to low culture?

<p>Extreme religious behavior that hinders education (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterized the investment rates in Egypt from 1975 to 1985?

<p>Rise in unreliable and insecure foreign exchange sources (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary feature of Infitah (Open-Door policies)?

<p>The opening of doors to importation of foreign goods and capital (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does economic liberalization impact social mobility in Egypt?

<p>It creates more chances for rising up in social class (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did sociologists and economists face criticism for their focus according to the text?

<p>They overlooked the complaints of Egyptians (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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