Question

what does the map say about the arab spring?

• it was an ineffective event that ended in failure in most countries.
• it showed the effects of mass protests, resulting in the fall of four governments.
• it discouraged nearby nations from trying to overthrow their governments.
• it all happened because of iran’s protests against its islamic government.

Explanation:

1. Analyze Option 1: The map shows multiple countries with protests and some with government overthrown, so saying it was ineffective in most countries is wrong.
2. Analyze Option 2: The blue (Government Overthrown) areas show around four countries (e.g., Tunisia, Egypt, Libya, Yemen - from Arab Spring context) and green (Protests) in many, so this matches the map's depiction of mass protests leading to government falls.
3. Analyze Option 3: The map has protests in many countries, so it didn't discourage nearby nations from protesting.
4. Analyze Option 4: The Arab Spring was not caused by Iran's protests; it started in Tunisia, so this is incorrect.

Answer:

B. It showed the effects of mass protests, resulting in the fall of four governments.