1. When was the last time this number of refugees were on the move?
a) During the Roman Empire
b) During the Great Depression
2. Why are many of the borders in the Middle East considered illegitimate?
a) Arabs had little input into drawing them
b) The British and French drew them after World War I
3. Which country serves as the primary gateway for Syrian refugees into Europe (the eastern
route)?
c) Libya
d) Spain
4. Which country serves as the primary gateway for many African refugees into Europe (the
western route)?
a) Turkey
b) Egypt
5. Why have some Europeans and Americans argued against accepting Middle Eastern refugees?
a) The refugees have a hard time assimilating.
b) Refugees are trying to impose Sharia law.
6. Which country has been most receptive to the Syrian refugees?
c) France
d) Russia
7. Which of the following is NOT a step proposed by the text that will help in the current refugee
crisis?
a) Wealthy countries should provide more funding to international organizations dealing with
refugees.
d) Small loans programs should be designed for refugees to help them open small businesses in
host countries.