Middle East: Syria Geography Quiz

France got a mandate over the area now known as Syria after World War I. The country was granted independence in 1946, but there was little stability in the country. Syria linked up with Egypt in 1958 to form the United Arab Republic, but they separated in 1961. Hafiz al-Asad seised power in 1970 and brought political stability to the country. In 2000, Hafiz's son, Bashar took over the presidency. Since that time there have been conflicts with Israel and then unrest in the country itself. That unrest has become a civil war. Please choose the correct answers to the following questions.