Syrian Civil War

What event triggered the Syrian civil war?

• Arab Spring

• Government corruption

• Severe drought

• Tensions between Sunni and Shia Muslims

How many people have been killed in the Syrian civil war?

• Over 1 million

• Over 470,000

• Over 500,000

• Over 2 million

Who is the current President of Syria?

• Bashar al-Assad

• Barack Obama

• Donald Trump

• Vladimir Putin

Which countries are the main backers of the Syrian government?

• Russia, Iran, and Hezbollah

• United States, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar

• Turkey, France, and United Kingdom

• China, India, and Brazil

Which terrorist organizations have joined the conflict in Syria?

• ISIS and al-Qaeda

• Hamas and Hezbollah

• Taliban and Boko Haram

• FARC and ETA

What did the United States, United Kingdom, and France target in their military attacks in Syria?

• Chemical weapons sites

• Civilian areas

• Government buildings

• Oil refineries

What did U.S. President Donald Trump state as the purpose of the military attacks in Syria?

• To establish a strong deterrent against chemical weapons

• To overthrow the Syrian government

• To support ISIS and al-Qaeda

• To gain control of Syrian oil reserves

Who are the main supporters of moderate rebel groups in Syria?

• United States, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar

• Russia, Iran, and Hezbollah

• Turkey, France, and United Kingdom

• China, India, and Brazil