Describe a similarity in the effects of changes in population patterns in Africa and the Middle East.(1 point) Responses A shift in population patterns led to a decline in urbanization in both regions. A shift in population patterns has made both countries wealthy. A shift in population patterns has led to greater levels of farming in both regions. A shift in population patterns places a greater strain on the ecosystems of each place.
A shift in population patterns has led to greater levels of urbanization in both regions.
Describe recent divisions and changes to political systems in the Middle East.(1 point) Responses The regime changes of the Arab Spring were caused by division and frustrations with the region’s political systems, which caused protests in the region. The regime changes of the Arab Spring were caused by division and frustrations with the region’s political systems, which caused protests in the region. The end of apartheid in South Africa, as well as the end of various dictatorships throughout the continent, including in the Sudan, caused a strengthening of political systems. The end of apartheid in South Africa, as well as the end of various dictatorships throughout the continent, including in the Sudan, caused a strengthening of political systems. The rulers of various countries have used their power to eliminate term limits, which is a sign of a weak political system. The rulers of various countries have used their power to eliminate term limits, which is a sign of a weak political system. A lack of needed resources, such as food and medical care; social or cultural divisions; trauma from historical or contemporary events; and other factors caused protests.
The regime changes of the Arab Spring were caused by division and frustrations with the region's political systems, which led to protests.
Identify the Iranian leader who was at the center of Iran’s 1979 Islamic Revolution.(1 point) Responses David Ben-Gurion David Ben-Gurion Yasir Arafat Yasir Arafat Shah Muhammad Reza Pahlavi Shah Muhammad Reza Pahlavi Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini
Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini
Which of the following was a common challenge faced by leaders in both Africa and the Middle East following World War II?(1 point) Responses dealing with conflicts and tensions arising from the imposition of European colonial borders dealing with conflicts and tensions arising from the imposition of European colonial borders resolving political disputes between groups and individuals that had favored different sides during World War II resolving political disputes between groups and individuals that had favored different sides during World War II determining the proper place of religion in society and its relationship to government determining the proper place of religion in society and its relationship to government coming to terms with the social and environmental costs of rapid economic growth and industry
Dealing with conflicts and tensions arising from the imposition of European colonial borders
Which of the following best explains the overall cause and effect of the arms races and proxy wars in the Middle East and Africa?(1 point) Responses The arms races and proxy wars in Africa and the Middle East were caused by local conflicts, which reduced the chance of a global war due to superpower involvement. The arms races and proxy wars in Africa and the Middle East were caused by local conflicts, which reduced the chance of a global war due to superpower involvement. The arms races and proxy wars in Africa and the Middle East were caused by local conflicts, which led to ratifying the Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty with the Soviet Union. The arms races and proxy wars in Africa and the Middle East were caused by local conflicts, which led to ratifying the Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty with the Soviet Union. The arms races and proxy wars in Africa and the Middle East were caused by local conflicts, which led to more destructive wars. The arms races and proxy wars in Africa and the Middle East were caused by local conflicts, which led to more destructive wars. The arms races and proxy wars in Africa and the Middle East were caused by local conflicts, which led to global stability.
The arms races and proxy wars in Africa and the Middle East were caused by local conflicts, which led to more destructive wars.
