Vocab
What's the definition of Vigilant?
Keeping careful watch for possible danger
Where does the story take place?
Dara'a, Syria
Where do the refugees have the greatest chance of being welcomed?
Germany and Sweden
What's the definition of Peril?
Serious and immediate danger
Who ruled Syria beginning in 1970?
The Assad Family
Why are refugees urged on?
It costs a lot of money to help refugees
What's the definition of Tranny
Cruel and oppressive government or rule
What were some of the horrible things Assad's armed forced did?
They burned down houses, they had shoot outs, executions, massacres and kidnapping.
What happened on September 11, 2012?
11,000 refugees spilled into Turkey, Jordan and Lebanon over a 24 hour period.
What's the definition of Mayhem?
Violent or damaging chaos
What are two divisions of Islam?
Shia and Sunni Musslums
What happened to schools in Syria?
Education evaporated and it was bombed
What's the definition of Asylum?
A sanctuary, home for the sick
What words did the teens write on the wall?
"down with the regime"