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