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A few ideas following the momentous events in Egypt on Feb 11

1. Which of these are most important in Egypt’s history? Rank them.

Tutankhamun’s death  /  the building of the Pyramids / Independence from British rule  /  The construction of the Suez Canal / The end of King Farouk’s monarchy / The signing of the Camp David Accords with Israel  /  February 11, 2011

2. Discuss what you saw of Egyptians in their pro-democracy protests using each of these words:

peaceful  /  proud  /  strong  /  dignified  /  brotherly  /  sisterly  /  hopeful  /  power of the people / pro-democracy  /  dignified / revolutionary  /  sacrifice  /  martyr  /  belief  /  victorious

3. What part did these play?

Twitter  /  Egypt’s Army  /  Al Jazeera TV and other global networks  /  Egypt’s people  /  Egyptian state TV  /  Egypt’s police /  Muhamed Elbaradei  / Wael Ghonim

4. Amazing tweets from my PLN – all within an hour of Mubarak’s resignation. Discuss:

• Hosni Dumpty sat on the wall, Hosni Dumpty had a great fall. All the Saudi King’s horses and Hillary’s men couldn’t put Hosni together again
• Egyptian opposition figure Mohd ElBaradei: ‘This is the greatest dayof my life. The country has been liberated’
• Bravo Egypt, bravo!!!!!!!!! Keep yourselves safe and in peace. Celebrate in peace!!!!!!!!!
• The people of Egypt are heroes to all the world. We are humbled by your perseverance.
• You made every Arab very proud today. Congratulation for all Egyptians FREEDOM
• Persistency, courage, one goal and a brave heart = #Egypt! Bravo, bravo, bravo!!!!!!!!
• Now, “Western” media and politicians, try and paint a negative picture of Arabs if you can.
• Those were Muslims peacefully persevering for more democracy. Worth remembering before stereotyping as a group.
• Lets not forget those who fell during the past 18 days. This victory, as sweet as it is, is dedicated to you
• Just imagine if #Iraqis were given the chance to bring about their own revolution
• Uninstalling dictator COMPLETE – installing now: egypt 2.0: █░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░
• Ghandi wld’ve been proud of Egyptian non-violent pro-democracy demos
• Wikipedia article on #Mubarak already edited saying he WAS the president of Egypt!
• This revolution couldn’t have happened to better people. Patient, peaceful, good-humored, resilient, imaginative.
• celebrations erupt in Jordan for the egyptian victory <- They’re seeing their future
• The Egyptian people changed history without guns and with honor
• The power of people is proven today- the power of non-violence is shown today- The way to go oppressed nations
• Two words: Dream big. The world just had a masterclass in the art of stepping past yesterday, and creating the future
• On Feb 11 1990, Mandela was released from jail after 27 yrs Now, Egyptian people are free after 30 years of dictatorship. 2/11
• The flag in my hand and off to the street to celebrate with my people… YAAAAY!
• Dancing at #Egyptian embassy London as Mubarak resigns
• Wael Ghonim on CNN: “If you want to liberate a country, give them the Internet.”
• Website of the year – http://ismubarakstillpresident.com/