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