Byrne Research

2. Social Structure–What racial, ethnic, class structures are present?

7. Popular Culture: Any special food? Sports? Pop stars? Sites?

C. Key players – who are THREE individuals and organizations that have served as key players in the “Arab Spring”?

Ghada Shouaa

Runner in the 2012 London Olympics

-          Syria did not send any athletes to the 2014 Sochi Olympics

-          10 Athletes attended the 2012 London games

-           http://www.olympic.org/syrian-arab-republic  (Opening ceremony or Syria)

-          Three Athletes have won metals in Olympic games from Syria:

Naser Al Shami (Bronze) heavyweight boxing Athens 2004

Josep Atiyeh (Silver) Wrestling Freestyle heavyweight Los Angeles 1984

 Ghada Shouaa (Gold) heptathlon Athletics Atlanta 1996

-          These are the only three athletes to rank in all of the past recorded Olympics

Music

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wV2y7GS6rho

Habibi Bass, pop culture star in Syria, gained popularity through social media and online activity, Myspace, YouTube, soundcloud, hulkshare and other online music sharing sources

Joseph Atiyeh (Red)

Nasser Al-Shami

1. Location/Geography/Environment-The official name and year of origin of this country, location, climate and major geographical features of the country. (Be sure to include Maps and a Flag!)

2. Social Structure–What racial, ethnic, class structures are present?

3. Politics- what type of government runs this country?

4. Religion/Ideology-what type of religious activity is present?

5. Economics-what types of economic activity, natural resources (oil, etc.) are present?

6. Technology-Is this an “advanced” country technologically?

7. Popular Culture: Any special food? Sports? Pop stars? Sites?

8. 21st Century Challenges and Opportunities – Describe any.

9. “Arab Spring” focused questions:

A. Immediate precipitating causes of the “Arab Spring” – when, how and why?

B. Long-term causes of the “Arab Spring” – why did it happen in your country, based on deeper historical and cultural issues?

C. Key players – who are THREE individuals and organizations that have served as key players in the “Arab Spring”?

D.Possible futures for your “Arab Spring” country – play out at least THREE different future scenarios – what might happen?

Questions.

Byrne - Question 2,7, part C

Celina - Question 1, 5, Part D

Sultan - Question 3, 6, Part A

Victor - Question 4, 8, Part B