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Question 10 • Modern World History

Which event sparked the protest movement known as the Arab Spring?

Answer
A
Free speech was declared illegal in Iran.
B
Ayatollah Khomeini became the ruler of Iran.
C
The six states of the Arabian peninsula united.
D
A young man tragically killed himself in Tunisia.

Explanation

The Arab Spring began in Tunisia in 2010 after a young street vendor, Mohamed Bouazizi, set himself on fire in protest against mistreatment by authorities. His death sparked demonstrations that spread across Tunisia and then to other countries in the region. Therefore, the event described in choice D sparked the protest movement.

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