Exploring the Syrian Civil War: Key Events and Factions

When did the Syrian Civil War begin?

• 1991

• 2011

• 2021

• 2001

What was the initial cause of the Syrian Civil War?

• Natural disaster

• Foreign invasion

• Economic crisis

• Popular uprising against the government

Which country supports the Assad regime?

• Saudi Arabia

• Turkey

• Russia

• United States

What is the primary goal of the Syrian opposition?

• Overthrow the Assad regime and establish a democratic government

• Secure autonomy for Kurdish regions

• Establish a caliphate

• Support the Assad regime

Which group emerged from the chaos of the Syrian Civil War and seized control of large parts of Syria and Iraq?

• Hezbollah

• ISIS

• SDF

• YPG

What was a significant turning point in the Syrian Civil War in 2015?

• Siege of Aleppo

• Russian intervention and support of the Assad regime

• Declaration of a caliphate by ISIS

• U.S. withdrawal of troops

What event in 2016 dealt a significant blow to the opposition?

• U.S. withdrawal of troops

• Use of chemical weapons

• Russian intervention

• Siege of Aleppo

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How many Syrians require humanitarian assistance according to the United Nations?

• Over 6 million

• Over 1 million

• Over 20 million

• Over 13 million

What has the Syrian Civil War significantly damaged?

• Tourism industry

• Natural resources

• Cultural heritage sites

• Infrastructure including hospitals and schools

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