Syria Historical Context

Where is Syria located?

• In South America

• In the Eastern Mediterranean

• In East Asia

Which country took control of Syria after World War I?

• Britain

• France

• Germany

How did France keep control over Syria?

• By allowing the people to rule themselves

• By using a "divide and rule" strategy

• By giving Syria independence right away

Who took control of Syria in 1970 and created a military government?

• Bashar al-Assad

• Hafez al-Assad

• Muammar Gaddafi

What religion is the Assad family a part of?

• Sunni Islam

• Alawite (Shi’i Islam)

• Judaism

What event led to protests in Syria in 2011?

• World War II

• Arab Spring

• The Olympic Games

How did the Syrian government respond to protests in 2011?

• It listened to the protesters and made changes

• It used violence to stop the protests

• It left the country

What is the name of the group that formed to oppose the Assad government?

• NATO

• The United Nations

• National Coalition for Syrian Revolutionary and Opposition Forces

Where have many Syrian refugees been escaping to?

• Australia

• Jordan

• Canada

Which international governments have been involved in the Syrian civil war?

• The United States, Russia, and Iran

• China, Japan, and India

• Germany, France, and Brazil