On Dec. 2010, a street vendor named Mohamed Bouazizi set himself on fire in Tunisa.
The Middle East is a collection of countries that is part of what continent?
Asia
What is the term used for religions that believe in one God?
Monotheism
What event caused the Arab Spring to spark?
Bouazizi lighting himself on fire.
What is...When people are being treated unfairly or cruelly, especially by a person or group in power in order to control them?
Oppression
Many people see the Arab Spring as a courageous movement that gave ordinary citizens a voice.
Opinion
What is the biggest country in the Middle East?
Saudia Arabia
What are the 3 religions that originated in the Middle East?
Judaism, Islam, & Christianity.
What is this? (Hint: Where the Arab Spring started)
Tunisia
What is...The use of violence and intimidation—especially against civilians—to achieve political, ideological, or religious goals?
Terrorism
The Arab Spring gave millions of people the courage to demand change.
Opinion
What is the smallest country in the Middle East?
Bahrain
What are the names of the two Islamic groups in the Middle East.
Sunni & Shi'a -> Shiite
What is a martyr?
Someone who dies for their cause and becomes a symbol.
What is...A conflict started by more powerful countries but fought by lesser powerful countries to try to gain influence and power?
Proxy war
The Arab Spring began with the hope of freedom, but for many, it ended in violence, instability and shattered dreams.
Opinion
What is the name of the city in the Middle East that is a "Holy city" for 3 major religions?
Judaism
Draw a picture of Jerusalem. Don't forget the quadrants :)
What changes were made in Tunisia due to the Arab Spring?
New constitution, elections, free media, peaceful political transition, Dignity Commission (investigates right abuses), people can protest.
What is ... A feeling of pride, patriotism, and loyalty to a nation, and people are united based on a shared culture, history, and identity?
Nationalism
The Syrian government, led by Bashar al-Assad, responded with violent crackdowns and extremist groups gained power during the chaos.
Fact & Opinion
Name the two Peninsulas in the Middle East:
Arabian Peninsula & Sinai Peninsula
What is the last remaining piece of the Jewish Temple called?
Western (Wailing) Wall
What were the UNDERLYING causes of the Arab Spring?
High unemployment, food shortages, inflation, government corruption, lack of political freedoms, poor living conditions, lack of individual rights.
What is.... A type of warfare in which small groups of soldiers use tactics like ambushes, sabotage, and hit-and-run attacks to fight larger and more organized armies?
Guerrilla Warfare