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