History quiz

Exercises on the Civil War in Syria - with feedback

Question 01 - UFRGS 2016 - Since 2011, Syria has been the scene of a civil war between the government of Bashar al-Assad and various armed opposition groups, with different ideological and political motivations. Among these groups, one of the main ones is the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), whose goal is
A) the formation of democratic and secular republics in Syria and Iraq.
B) the establishment of a worldwide caliphate with authority over all Muslims.
C) the unification of Iraq and Syria under a socialist and secular regime.
D) assistance to Western forces in the fight against Islamic fundamentalism in the Middle East.
E) military and political support for the US occupation of Iraq and Syria.
Question 02 - UFRR 2019/E3 - With just six years old, the civil war in Syria has origins that go through the Arab Spring, the Middle East and Africa, and other episodes of the complex geopolitical context of the region. Source:https://istoe.com.br/entenda-as-causas-do-conflito-na-siria/. Access on:10. Oct. 2018.
About the conflict in Syria, it is CORRECT to state that:A) the main supporters of the Syrian government are the United States, Turkey and Saudi Arabia, while Russia and Iran support the rebels. B) Syria is the main transit point for weapons that Tehran sends to the Hezbollah movement in Egypt. C) Egypt was a key element in containing Iranian influence and also armed and financed the rebels. D) the United States, United Kingdom, France and other Western countries have provided varying degrees of support for the local government to face what they consider to be “rebels”. E) a global coalition involving the United States, United Kingdom and France has carried out attacks against Islamic State militants in Syria since 2014.
Question 03 - FADESP - 2018 - BANPARÁ - Computer Technician - The Civil War in Syria completed seven years, and about the conflict it is correct to say that (A) the Russians, so far, have supported the Syrian army monetarily and in the supply of war equipment, not carrying out any type of direct military intervention. (B) it is a civil war that opposes rebels and jihadists to the regime of President Bashar al-Assad, without the great dimensions of an international conflict. (C) has taken place since 2011 and is considered one of the great humanitarian disasters of recent years. (D) it is a political conflict due to economic power and the conquest of oil, without any religious connection. (E) the participation of the United States in the conflict takes place through support for the maintenance of Assad in power.
Question 04 - MACKENZIE 2018 - More than 500,000 dead in seven years of war in Syria Conflict has also taken 5.6 million Syrians to refuge, including 2.6 million children and adolescents The civil war in Syria, about to turn seven years old, has already claimed lives 511,000 people, according to a balance sheet presented on Monday by the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, an organization that has become one of the most reliable sources thanks to the presence of informants on the ground. Of this total, 353,935 dead were identified, of which 106,390 were civilians (including 19,811 minors and 12,513 women). President Bashar al Assad's forces and his allies are responsible for 85% of civilian casualties. The UK-based Observatory has tallied at least another 155,000 dead with unknown identities. Also on Monday, UNICEF (the UN agency for children) reported that the first two months of this year were the deadliest for Syrian children, with more than 1,000 dead and injured. Natalia Sancha. Available in:. Accessed on:7 Jun. 2018.)
Regarding the civil war in Syria, judge the following statements. I. The conflict began with a peaceful uprising against the regime of President Bashar al Assad. The precarious human rights situation, government corruption and high unemployment led to protests that escalated into civil war when the government turned to lethal force. II. The main supporters of the government are Turkey and Saudi Arabia, while Russia and Iran support groups opposed to Bashar al Assad. III. The Lebanese militia Hezbollah strongly supports the Syrian government as it is made up of Muslims of Shiite origin, historically opposing the United States and Israel. It is correct what is stated in a) I, only. b) I and II only. c) II and III only. d) I and III only. e) I, II and III.
Question 05 - IESES - 2016 - TJ-PA - Television news has been filled for years every day with images of violence and stories of human tragedies from Syria. One of the factors behind this crisis is the civil war that started there in March 2011. The fratricidal conflict was fueled, among other causes, by an ethnic and political struggle between the Sunni opposition and the regime of President Bashar al-Assad. Mark the correct alternative:a) The crisis in Syria is the only reason for the current mass migration of people from the Middle East to Europe. Nor is Europe the only destination for refugees in the world, although it is currently one of the most targeted. This is the case of people of different nationalities who cross the Mediterranean Sea daily in order to reach the coast of some European country (in particular, Greece and Italy). They do this using boats without any security, provided by traffickers, which usually leads to shipwrecks with dozens of deaths. b) The crisis in Syria is the only reason for the current mass migration of people from the Middle East to Europe. And Europe is the only destination for refugees in the world. This is the case of people of different nationalities who cross the Mediterranean Sea daily in order to reach the coast of some European country (in particular, Greece and Italy). They do this using boats without any security, provided by traffickers, which usually leads to shipwrecks with dozens of deaths. c) The crisis in Syria is not the driver of the current mass migration of people from the Middle East to Europe. And Europe is the only destination for refugees in the world. This is the case of people of different nationalities who cross the Mediterranean Sea daily in order to reach the coast of some European country (in particular, Greece and Italy). They do this using boats without any security, provided by traffickers, which usually leads to shipwrecks with dozens of deaths. d) The crisis in Syria is a one of the main drivers of the current mass migration of people from the Middle East to Europe. But it's not the only one. Nor is Europe the only destination for refugees in the world, although it is currently one of the most targeted. This is the case of people of different nationalities who cross the Mediterranean Sea daily in order to reach the coast of some European country (in particular, Greece and Italy). They do this using boats without any security, provided by traffickers, which usually leads to shipwrecks with dozens of deaths.
Question 06 - FEPESE - 2017 - Fraiburgo City Hall - SC - In a United Nations report, the Syrian civil war was classified as the “great tragedy of the 21st century”. About Syria and this conflict, it is incorrect to state: a. Despite having signed the Chemical Weapons Convention, evidence points to the use of this type of weapon by the Syrian government. b. Of a political character, the civil war in Syria does not involve religious differences. c. Succeeding his father Hafez al-Assad, Bashar al-Assad has been at the head of the Syrian government since 2000.d. In an attempt to flee the conflict, thousands of Syrians seek refuge in other countries, including Brazil. e. Syria's civil war began as a popular uprising against the government leader's strong repression.

Question 07 - UERR - 2018 - PM-RR - Regarding the civil war in Syria, mark the incorrect alternative:
A) Popular demonstrations began peacefully.
B) Aleppo, Capital of Syria, was significantly affected by the conflict, mainly because it is one of the main industrial centers in the country.
C) Global powers such as Russia , became involved in the conflict.
D) The city of Aleppo was a most affected by the conflict.
E) The Rukban field, located in the desert near the Jordanian border, it is inhabited by Syrian refugees.

Question 08 - Makiyama - 2016 - Salgueiro City Hall - PE - The Civil War in Syria is a conflict that began after a succession of large protests by the population from January 2011. A month later, the tone of the demonstrations became more aggressive and they became armed rebellions influenced by the various uprisings that were taking place at the same time. in the Middle East.Available at:. Accessed:24 Mar.2016.What were these various uprisings in the Middle East that influenced the Civil War in Syria called?
A) Arab armistice.
B) Arab Spring.
C) Arab and Islamic War.
D) Patriot Revolt of the Middle East.

Question 09- LEGALLE Contests - 2016 - City Hall of Portão - RS - Read the excerpt below:
“Since March 2011, the country has been facing a civil war that has left at least 130,000 dead, destroyed the country's infrastructure and generated a regional humanitarian crisis. Almost three years later, the parties involved and the international community are trying to work out the terms for peace together. A second peace conference, called Geneva II, was held in January 2014 in Switzerland. However, after more than a week of negotiations, little progress has been made. The contestant of Bashar al-Assad, from the Alawite ethno-religious minority, faces an armed rebellion that seeks to overthrow him from power”.
Refers to the country:
(A) France.
(B) Syria.
(C) Russia.
(D) Iraq.
(E) United Arab Emirates.

Question 10 - IESES - 2017 - ALGAS - Syria is experiencing a civil war that has lasted 06 (six) years. Indicate below the form of government and the type of head of state that command this country:
a) Syria is a constitutional monarchy headed by its prime minister Imad Khamis, with Baschar Al Assad as president.
b) Syria is a presidential republic headed by Asma Al Assad.
c) Syria is a republic and has a head of state that is President Baschar Al Assad.
d) Syria is an absolute monarchy headed by its prime minister Bashar AL-Assad.
REPORTS 01 - B 02 - E 03 - C 04 - D 05 - D 06 - B
07 - B
08 - B
09 - B
10 - C