What Happened in Syria? article flashcard

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Who ruled Syria for more than 50 years before the recent events?

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The Assad family

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When did Bashar al-Assad become president of Syria?

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2000

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What sparked the civil war in Syria in 2011?

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A peaceful, pro-democracy uprising

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Which group led the recent offensive against Assad's government? Options: Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), Free Syrian Army, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), Islamic State (IS)

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Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS)

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Which city did the rebels capture after Aleppo? Options: Homs, Damascus, Hama, Latakia

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Damascus

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What was the original name of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham?

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al-Nusra Front

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Which country announced that Assad had stepped down?

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Russia

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What did HTS leader Abu Mohammed al-Jawlani say upon entering Damascus?

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The future is ours

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Which country brokered a ceasefire in Idlib in 2020?

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Russia and Turkey

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What did the rebels promise after taking control?

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To build a homeland for all