The Arab Spring Uprisings in Early 2011

question 68

Multiple Choice

The Arab Spring uprisings in early 2011

• A) led to instability rather than widespread democracy in the Middle East.
• B) prompted a reduction in terrorism.
• C) began first in Lebanon.
• D) initially fueled instability but have since led to more democratic governments in the Middle East.
• E) have had little effect except in Iran.

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