Question

What were the causes of the Arab Spring movement? Select 4 options.

Protestors opposed high poverty rates.
Protestors opposed high unemployment.
Protestors wanted changes within government.
Protestors embraced autocratic rule.
Protestors rejected autocratic rule.

Answer 1

Correct choices:
- Protestors opposed high poverty rates.
- Protestors opposed high unemployment.
- Protestors wanted changes within government.
- Protestors rejected autocratic rule.

(They rose up against economic hardship, corruption and lack of political freedom — not in favor of autocracy.)