Explaining the Role and the Impact of the Social Media in the Arab Spring
What role did social media play in the Arab Spring?
Social media acted as a powerful accelerant, helping to organize protests, spread information, and enable civic engagement.
What is virtual dissidence?
Criticizing the government and supporting protests using social media.
What was the name of the movement that helped remove the Muslim Brotherhood from power in Egypt?
Tamarod ("rebellion")
What slogan did protesters in the Arab revolutions use to promote non-violence?
"Selmiyah" (meaning "peaceful")
In which country did the ‘We Are All Khaled Said’ Facebook page play a major role in mobilizing protests?
Egypt
What social media platform was widely used by activists during the Arab Spring?
Why did many Egyptians protest against President Morsi in 2013?
They were unhappy with his government’s failures, economic problems, and fear of dictatorship.
Who ruled Egypt immediately after Mubarak was removed from power in 2011?
The Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF)
What term did Asef Bayat use to describe the collective actions of ordinary people that led to social change without formal organization or leadership?
Social non-movements
Why did activists turn to social media to organize protests?
It was harder for the government to control and allowed fast communication.
What did the Muslim Brotherhood say after Morsi was removed?
They said he was the rightful leader because he was elected.
What was one major reason the Egyptian military removed President Morsi in 2013?
Widespread protests against his rule and accusations of trying to "Brotherize" the state
What was the name of the Egyptian youth movement that used Facebook to call for a general strike in support of labor protests in 2008?
The April 6 Movement
What did the Egyptian government do to stop online activism during the 2011 protests?
It shut down the Internet and mobile networks
What was one problem with the 2012 constitution created under Morsi’s rule?
It gave Islam a special role and did not fully protect women’s and minorities’ rights
After Morsi’s removal, which group faced heavy arrests and crackdowns by the military?
The muslim brotherhood
How did activists in Egypt bypass government censorship during the 2011 Internet blackout?
They used Google and Twitter’s ‘Speak-2-Tweet’ service, allowing people to post Twitter messages via phone calls.
What strategy did the Syrian government use instead of shutting down the Internet?
The government kept social media open but used it for surveillance and tracking activists
What does the author say Islamists need to do to succeed in democracy?
They should respect democracy, include all people, and focus on good government instead of just Islamic identity
According to the reading, what was one major way women were targeted during and after the Egyptian revolution?
They faced violence, harassment, and "virginity tests" by security forces to intimidate them