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