Mastery Quiz 2a Practice Quiz (Egypt)

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    Social media played a huge role in organizing Egyptian protests 

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Mastery Quiz 2A Practice Quiz (Egypt) assesses knowledge on Egypt's recent political history. It covers key figures like Hosni Mubarak and Mohamed Morsi, the role of social media in protests, and the impact of political movements. This quiz is essential for understanding Egypt's political transitions and governance.

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  • 2. 

    Who was the dictator that ruled Egypt for 30 years?

    • Muslim Brotherhood

    • Hosni Mubarak

    • Mohamed Morsi

    • General Abdel-Fatah El-Sisi

    Correct Answer
    A. Hosni Mubarak
    Explanation
    Hosni Mubarak was the dictator who ruled Egypt for 30 years. He served as the President of Egypt from 1981 until 2011, when he was overthrown during the Egyptian Revolution. Mubarak's rule was characterized by authoritarianism, corruption, and a lack of political freedom. His regime was marked by a strong security apparatus and suppression of dissent. Mubarak's reign came to an end after widespread protests and demands for political reform.

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  • 3. 

    Who is ruling Egypt now?

    • General Abdel-Fatah El-Sis and Adly mansour as "acting" president

    • Mubarak

    • Morsi

    • The United States

    Correct Answer
    A. General Abdel-Fatah El-Sis and Adly mansour as "acting" president
    Explanation
    General Abdel-Fatah El-Sis and Adly Mansour are currently ruling Egypt as "acting" president. They assumed power after the ousting of former president Mohamed Morsi in 2013. El-Sis, who was the head of the Egyptian military at the time, led the military coup against Morsi's government. Adly Mansour, a judge, was appointed as interim president until elections could be held. Together, they have been in charge of governing Egypt since then.

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  • 4. 

    Who was the first democratically elected president of Egypt?

    • Hosni Mubarak

    • Mohamed Morsi

    • Muslim Brotherhood

    • General Abdel-Fatah El-Sis

    Correct Answer
    A. Mohamed Morsi
    Explanation
    Mohamed Morsi is the correct answer because he was the first democratically elected president of Egypt. He served as the President of Egypt from 2012 to 2013 after winning the presidential elections in June 2012. Morsi was a member of the Muslim Brotherhood, a political organization in Egypt. His presidency was short-lived as he was ousted by the military in July 2013 following mass protests against his government.

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  • 5. 

    Morsi was killed in the military coup that ousted him from office

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The statement is false because Morsi was not killed in the military coup that ousted him from office. Instead, he was arrested and detained by the military after being removed from power. Morsi later died while in custody in June 2019.

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  • 6. 

    Mubarak stepped down after massive protests from the people of Egypt

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The statement "Mubarak stepped down after massive protests from the people of Egypt" is true. This is because in 2011, Egypt witnessed widespread protests demanding the resignation of President Hosni Mubarak. These protests, known as the Egyptian Revolution, were fueled by grievances over political corruption, lack of freedoms, and economic hardships. The pressure from the massive protests eventually led Mubarak to step down from his position as the president of Egypt.

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  • 7. 

    Mubarak has been released from prison

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Mubarak being released from prison means that he has been set free and is no longer serving a sentence. This implies that he has completed his punishment or that he has been granted early release. Therefore, the statement "Mubarak has been released from prison" is true.

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  • 8. 

    Which party did Morsi represent?

    • Democrats

    • Reoublicans

    • Muslim Brotherhood

    • Egyptian's People Party

    Correct Answer
    A. Muslim Brotherhood
    Explanation
    Morsi represented the Muslim Brotherhood. The Muslim Brotherhood is an Islamic political organization that was founded in Egypt in 1928. It is one of the oldest and largest Islamist movements in the world. Morsi, who served as the fifth President of Egypt from 2012 to 2013, was a member of the Muslim Brotherhood and was elected as president after the Egyptian revolution in 2011. However, his presidency was short-lived as he was overthrown by a military coup in 2013.

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  • 9. 

    Which of the following are true?

    • There have been over 800 civilian deaths in the Egyptian uprising

    • The military has left Muslim Brotherhood protest camps untouched

    • The military has supported the Muslim Brotherhood

    • The Muslim Brotherhood has support from the majority of Egypt

    Correct Answer
    A. There have been over 800 civilian deaths in the Egyptian uprising
    Explanation
    The given statement "There have been over 800 civilian deaths in the Egyptian uprising" is true. This suggests that during the Egyptian uprising, which refers to the period of political unrest and protests in Egypt, more than 800 civilians lost their lives.

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  • 10. 

    Which of the following are true? (pick 3)

    • Mubarak was a kind ruler who was respected by the people

    • Morsi was put into office through democratic elections

    • The military ousted Morsi from office

    • The Muslim Brotherhood has advocated violent protests

    • The Muslim Brotherhood has advocated peaceful protests

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Morsi was put into office through democratic elections
    A. The military ousted Morsi from office
    A. The Muslim Brotherhood has advocated peaceful protests
    Explanation
    The answer choices that are true are: Morsi was put into office through democratic elections, The military ousted Morsi from office, and The Muslim Brotherhood has advocated peaceful protests.

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