Anti-government protests spread in Turkey

June 03, 2013

Q: A protest over plans to build on a city park has grown into nationwide demonstrations against a Turkish government that protesters say has become increasingly authoritarian. Where is Turkey on this map

Circle the area on this map

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Q: Officials say more than 1,700 people have been arrested in demonstrations in 67 towns and cities, including the nation's capital . . .

A. Ankara

B. Beirut

C. Istanbul

D. Damascus

Q: For a decade, Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan held power in the nation which is a military ally of . . .

A. Syria

B. Iran

C. Russia

D. United States

Q: Protesters fear Erdogan's ruling party is trying to impose conservative religious values on the officially secular country. What is the predominant religion of Turkey?

A. Eastern Orthodox

B. Sunni Muslim

C. Roman Catholic

D. Druid

Q: Sectarian violence between Sunni and Shia Muslims is plaguing Turkey's neighbors Syria and Iraq. Those nations are . . .

A. Northwest of Turkey

B. East of Turkey

C. Southeast of Turkey

D. West of Turkey

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