Yemenese Civil War
  • 1. The Yemeni Civil War, which began in 2014, is a complex and multifaceted conflict primarily involving the Houthi movement, a group of Shia insurgents from the north of Yemen, and the internationally recognized government led by President Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi. The war escalated when the Houthis capitalized on widespread discontent due to corruption, economic instability, and the detrimental effects of the Arab Spring, culminating in their takeover of the capital, Sanaa. The situation further deteriorated when Saudi Arabia, viewing the Houthis as an Iranian proxy, intervened in March 2015, leading a coalition of Arab states to conduct military operations against the Houthis. This intervention transformed the conflict into a regional power struggle, drawing in various international actors and exacerbating humanitarian crises, with millions of Yemenis faced with famine, disease, and displacement. The war has created one of the world’s worst humanitarian disasters, with access to basic necessities severely hindered, and frequent reports indicate widespread violations of human rights. As the conflict continues, peace negotiations have struggled to produce effective resolutions, with the underlying sectarian, political, and economic issues persisting amidst the ongoing violence and instability.

    When did the Yemenese Civil War start?
A) 2015
B) 2006
C) 2011
D) 2017
  • 2. Which group controls the capital city Sana'a?
A) Houthi rebels
B) Al-Qaeda
C) ISIS
D) Yemeni government
  • 3. Which country is accused of providing support to the Houthi rebels?
A) Iran
B) United States
C) Russia
D) Saudi Arabia
  • 4. Who was the President of Yemen that fled the country in 2015?
A) Hassan Nasrallah
B) Ali Khamenei
C) Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi
D) Ali Abdullah Saleh
  • 5. Which city has been a focal point of fighting between government forces and Houthi rebels?
A) Mukalla
B) Aden
C) Ibb
D) Taiz
  • 6. Which neighboring country intervened militarily in Yemen in support of the government?
A) UAE
B) Saudi Arabia
C) Egypt
D) Oman
  • 7. Which international organization declared the situation in Yemen as the world's worst humanitarian crisis?
A) World Health Organization
B) Amnesty International
C) Greenpeace
D) United Nations
  • 8. What is the status of the peace process in Yemen as of 2021?
A) Resolved
B) Accelerated
C) Completed
D) Stalled
  • 9. Which country has been involved in arms sales to both sides of the conflict in Yemen?
A) China
B) United Kingdom
C) France
D) United States
  • 10. What role has the United Nations played in trying to mediate the conflict in Yemen?
A) Peace talks and negotiations
B) Military intervention
C) Arming rebel forces
D) Economic sanctions
  • 11. Which city in Yemen has been the temporary capital for the government forces?
A) Sana'a
B) Taiz
C) Mukalla
D) Aden
  • 12. What impact has the Yemenese Civil War had on the overall security situation in the region?
A) Strengthened security alliances
B) Enhanced regional cooperation
C) Promoted peace agreements
D) Destabilized the region
  • 13. Which city served as the capital of Yemen before being taken over by Houthi rebels?
A) Mukalla
B) Aden
C) Sana'a
D) Taiz
  • 14. What major Yemenese port was blockaded by the Saudi-led coalition?
A) Hodeidah
B) Al Hudaydah
C) Aden
D) Mukalla
  • 15. What is the religious affiliation of the Houthi rebels in Yemen?
A) Hinduism
B) Christianity
C) Sunni Islam
D) Shia Islam
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