Governments
People vote for representatives to govern.
Democracy (Republic)
Which country just had their leader flee to Russia?
Syria
movement of people from one place to another
migration
What is the difference between immigrate and emigrate?
Immigrate - move in
Emigrate - move out
What type of democracy is found in Turkey? Hint: the US has a similar system.
Republic
One person rules with total power.
Dictatorship
In what country did the Arab Spring begin?
Tunisia
overthrow of government with force in favor of a new system
revolution
A person who flees their country to escape danger, violence or persecution.
Refugee
What is the first stop for many refugees fleeing their country?
Refugee Camp
A king or queen rules with absolute power.
Absolute Monarchy
What social media platform was very influential in sharing information during the Arab Spring?
dishonest or illegal activity for personal gain
corruption
Give an example of a push factor.
Possible Answers:
violence
poverty
lack of freedom
Give an example of a pull factor.
Possible Answers:
Safety
More freedom
Jobs
A king or queen shares power with a law making body.
Constitutional Monarchy
Why did people revolt during the Arab Spring?
Possible Answers:
corruption, suppressing fair elections, few rights, poor economy
banning unacceptable parts of various types of media/literature
censorship
Which Arab Spring country had a civil war that lasted over a decade causing millions of refugees to flee?
Syria
Which city in the region is home to the Burj Kalifa and the Palm Jumeira?
Dubai
Rule by a few - typically the wealthy or the military.
Oligarchy
Who took over in Egypt when the dictator stepped down?
Military
a shelter from danger or hardship
asylum
A person who flees their home but stays in the country.
Internally displaced person
Which city in the region is home to the Hagia Sophia and the Grand Bazaar?
Istanbul