U2: L6: Syria

Question 1

What are the Arab springs?

Answer 1

A series of anti government protests, uprising and armed rebellions that spread across the Middle East during 2011.

Question 2

Impacts of Syria’s population -

Answer 2

Several people injured
Life expectancy decreased
Literacy rates falling
People have to flee
Families destroyed - lower birth rates

Question 3

Impacts on neighboring countries -

Answer 3

Overcrowded refugee camps

Rising birth rates

Huge financial crisis on countries who are already struggling

Negative effect on tourism