- 1. The Egyptian Revolution of 2011, also known as the 'January 25 Revolution', was a popular uprising that began on January 25, 2011, and led to the overthrow of President Hosni Mubarak. The revolution was driven by widespread dissatisfaction with Mubarak's regime, including corruption, economic stagnation, and lack of political reform. It was characterized by massive street protests, the occupation of Tahrir Square in Cairo, and a call for Mubarak to step down. The revolution marked a significant moment in Egypt's modern history, leading to a transition of power, the election of a new government, and renewed hope for democratic change in the country.
When did the Egyptian Revolution of 2011 start?
A) April 5, 2011
B) January 25, 2011
C) March 15, 2011
D) November 11, 2010
- 2. What was the main square in Cairo that became a focal point for protests?
A) Nile Square
B) Ramses Square
C) Pharaoh Square
D) Tahrir Square
- 3. Who was the President of Egypt at the beginning of the 2011 revolution?
A) Abdel Fattah el-Sisi
B) Gamal Abdel Nasser
C) Hosni Mubarak
D) Anwar Sadat
- 4. Which social media platform played a crucial role in organizing and spreading information during the revolution?
A) Instagram
B) Facebook
C) Twitter
D) Snapchat
- 5. What role did the military play in the ousting of President Mubarak?
A) Transition of power
B) Supported Mubarak
C) Used violence against protesters
D) Stayed neutral
- 6. Who became the acting President of Egypt after Mubarak's resignation?
A) Mohamed Hussein Tantawi
B) Abdel Fattah el-Sisi
C) Mohammed Morsi
D) Ahmed Shafik
- 7. Which political party linked to the Muslim Brotherhood won the most seats in the 2011 parliamentary election?
A) Freedom and Justice Party
B) Al-Nour Party
C) Egyptian Social Democratic Party
D) Socialist Popular Alliance Party
- 8. Which country provided significant financial and political support to the Egyptian government after the 2013 ousting of Morsi?
A) Russia
B) Turkey
C) United States
D) Saudi Arabia
- 9. Which political ideology inspired many protesters during the revolution?
A) Communism
B) Colonialism
C) Liberalism
D) Fascism
- 10. Which Nobel Peace Prize laureate supported the Egyptian revolutionaries?
A) Mohamed ElBaradei
B) Liu Xiaobo
C) Aung San Suu Kyi
D) Malala Yousafzai
- 11. What impact did the Egyptian revolution have on neighboring countries in the Arab world?
A) Inspired similar uprisings
B) Quashed any dissent
C) Led to regional conflict
D) Ignored by other nations
- 12. What was the military tribunal's sentence for former President Hosni Mubarak in 2012?
A) Death penalty
B) Community service
C) Exile
D) Life imprisonment
- 13. What did the Egyptian revolutionaries call for in terms of government accountability?
A) End of corruption
B) Less transparency
C) Expanded surveillance
D) Increased bureaucracy
- 14. Which group of youth played a significant role in the organization of the protests?
A) Al-Jama'a Al-Islamiyya
B) National Democratic Party
C) Muslim Brotherhood
D) April 6 Youth Movement
- 15. What sparked the initial protests on January 25, 2011?
A) Foreign intervention
B) Police brutality
C) Religious tensions
D) Economic inequality
- 16. Which country's revolution inspired the Egyptian protesters?
A) Tunisia
B) Syria
C) Yemen
D) Libya
- 17. Who was the Vice President during the Egyptian Revolution of 2011?
A) Ahmed Shafik
B) Omar Suleiman
C) Hosni Mubarak
D) Mohamed ElBaradei
- 18. What term is sometimes used to refer to the broader series of protests and uprisings that occurred in the Middle East and North Africa in 2011?
A) Desert Revolution
B) Middle Eastern Awakening
C) Arab Spring
D) African Uprisings
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