Beyond The Arab Spring Geography Quiz
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What is the capital of country #1?
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Rabat
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Algiers
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Marrakesh
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Tangiers
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None of these
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Explore the geographical and political landscape of the Middle East post-Arab Spring with the 'Beyond the Arab Spring Geography Quiz'. Assess knowledge on capitals, demographics, colonial history, economic status, and religious homogeneity of key countries affected by the 2010\/2011 uprisings.
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Which of the following countries has the largest population?
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Country 5
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Country 6
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Country 3
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Country 14
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Country 7
Correct Answer
A. Country 5Explanation
The given question asks for the country with the largest population. Since the information about the population of each country is not provided, it is impossible to determine the correct answer. Therefore, an explanation cannot be generated.Rate this question:
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Which of the following countries lies at the high end of the per capita income spread of the region?
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Country 12
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Country 3
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Country 7
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Country 1
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None of these; all are low to medium income
Correct Answer
A. Country 12Explanation
Country 12 is the correct answer because it is stated that it lies at the high end of the per capita income spread of the region. This implies that Country 12 has a higher per capita income compared to the other countries mentioned (Country 3, Country 7, and Country 1), which suggests that it has a higher standard of living and economic prosperity.Rate this question:
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Which of the following countries did not experience a regime change/turnover during the Arab Spring uprisings of 2010/2011?
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Country 14
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Country 15
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Country 5
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Country 3
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Country 4
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A. Country 14Explanation
The Arab Spring uprisings of 2010/2011 led to regime changes in several countries in the Middle East and North Africa. However, Country 14 did not experience a regime change during this period.Rate this question:
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Which of the following countries exhibits some democratic institutions and procedures but is a weak state, i.e. the central government is unable to exert its authority over the entire territory of the country because it is challenged by powerful region, tribal, or other non state groups?
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Country 9
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Country 1
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Country 2
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Country 13
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Country 12
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A. Country 9 -
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Which of these countries has the most repressive and authoritarian regime?
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Country 10
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Country 1
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Country 8
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Country 3
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Country 6
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A. Country 10 -
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Which of the following countries is currently not a monarchy?
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Country 2
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Country 14
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Country 8
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Country 1
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Country 11
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A. Country 2 -
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Which of the following statements is not true?
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Country 15 is much poorer than Country 10
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Country 4 was under French colonial rule
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Country 16 has a Shia majority
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Country 5 has a significant Christian minority
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All of these are true
Correct Answer
A. Country 4 was under French colonial ruleExplanation
Country 4 being under French colonial rule is not true.Rate this question:
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In which of the following countries does a minority sectarian/ethnic group exercise political power?
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Country 16
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Country 5
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Country 3
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Country 9
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Country 8
Correct Answer
A. Country 16Explanation
In Country 16, a minority sectarian/ethnic group exercises political power.Rate this question:
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Which of the following countries is the most homogenous in terms of religion and religious sect?
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Country 3
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Country 9
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Country 6
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Country 16
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Country 7
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