Lebanon's Economic Crisis Quiz

What does Sustainable Development Goal 8 (SDG 8) aim to promote?

• Environmental conservation

• Sustained economic growth and decent work for all

• Gender equality

• Global peace and security

When did Lebanon's economic crisis begin?

• 2010

• 2015

• 2019

• 2021

Which major event in 2020 worsened Lebanon’s economic situation?

• Floods

• Beirut Port Explosion

• Global oil crisis

• Power shortages

By how much did the Lebanese pound (lira) lose its value between 2019 and 2024?

• 10%

• 50%

• 75%

• 98%

What percentage of Lebanon’s population is now living in poverty as a result of the economic crisis?

• 40%

• 50%

• 60%

• 80%

What was one of the main causes of Lebanon's economic collapse?

• International sanctions

• Poor weather conditions affecting agriculture

• Corruption and financial mismanagement by the government

• Natural disasters

How did Lebanon's banking sector collapse contribute to the crisis?

• Banks invested heavily in foreign currencies

• Banks lost money due to government defaults on debt

• Banks reduced interest rates on loans

• Banks froze all international transactions

Which SDG 8 target focuses on “achieving full and productive employment and decent work for all”?

• Target 8.1

• Target 8.3

• Target 8.5

• Target 8.10

What has been one of the major consequences for Lebanon's education system during the crisis?

• Increase in school enrollments

• Schools expanding their facilities

• Schools closing and students dropping out

• Teachers receiving higher wages

How did the Beirut Port Explosion contribute to Lebanon's economic challenges?

• It damaged the national banking headquarters

• It destroyed Lebanon's main port, hampering imports

• It led to the closure of major industries

• It caused a major stock market crash