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