13. Which of the following is a reason why Turkey has lagged behind European nations on the economic front? (1 point)

There are no natural resources in Turkey.

There were few trade barriers set up in Turkey.

Agriculture is a large sector of the Turkish economy.

Turkey does not own any factories.

14. Did the PKK mostly help or hurt Kurds in Turkey? (1 point)

helped, because the Kurds gained independence

helped, because it led to conflict with the Turkish government

hurt, because Kurds and Turks died in fighting over independence

hurt, because the Turkish government forced Kurds out of government

15. Which fact would best support the argument for Kurdish independence? (1 point)

Kurdish schools and broadcasts are now permitted in Turkey.

The British included Kurds in Iraq when they formed that nation.

Most Kurds practice Sunni Islam rather than Shia Islam.

Kurds have been violently repressed by outside governments in the past.

16. Which question would best guide student research into the effects of oil in Southwest Asia? (1 point)

How does oil shape social, political, and economic conditions in Southwest Asia?

Which nation in Southwest Asia has the largest oil reserves?

Why do some nations in Southwest Asia have more oil than other nations?

Who discovered that Southwest Asia had valuable oil resources?

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13. The correct answer is "Agriculture is a large sector of the Turkish economy." This is a reason why Turkey has lagged behind European nations on the economic front.

14. The correct answer is "hurt, because Kurds and Turks died in fighting over independence." The PKK's actions led to conflict with the Turkish government, resulting in the deaths of both Kurds and Turks.

15. The correct answer is "Kurds have been violently repressed by outside governments in the past." This fact supports the argument for Kurdish independence by highlighting historical repression and the desire for self-determination.

16. The question that would best guide student research into the effects of oil in Southwest Asia is "How does oil shape social, political, and economic conditions in Southwest Asia?" This question addresses the broader impact of oil on various aspects of life in the region.

13. To determine the reason why Turkey has lagged behind European nations on the economic front, we need to examine the options given:

a) There are no natural resources in Turkey. - This suggests that the absence of natural resources in Turkey may be a reason for its economic lag.

b) There were few trade barriers set up in Turkey. - This suggests that the lack of trade barriers in Turkey may have contributed to its economic lag.

c) Agriculture is a large sector of the Turkish economy. - This suggests that the reliance on agriculture as a major sector of the Turkish economy may be a reason for its economic lag.

d) Turkey does not own any factories. - This suggests that the absence of factories in Turkey may have contributed to its economic lag.

Considering these options, the most relevant reason that Turkey has lagged behind European nations on the economic front is likely option d) Turkey does not own any factories. The absence of factories can have a significant impact on a country's economic development.

14. To determine if the PKK mostly helped or hurt Kurds in Turkey, we need to consider the options given:

a) Helped, because the Kurds gained independence - This suggests that the PKK helped the Kurds gain independence.

b) Helped, because it led to conflict with the Turkish government - This suggests that the conflict with the Turkish government caused by the PKK helped the Kurds.

c) Hurt, because Kurds and Turks died in fighting over independence - This suggests that the fighting over independence caused by the PKK hurt both Kurds and Turks.

d) Hurt, because the Turkish government forced Kurds out of government - This suggests that the Turkish government's actions forced Kurds out of government, which hurt them.

Considering these options, the most relevant answer is likely option d) Hurt, because the Turkish government forced Kurds out of government. The actions of the PKK and the Turkish government have led to negative consequences for the Kurds in Turkey.

15. To find the best fact that supports the argument for Kurdish independence, we need to consider the options given:

a) Kurdish schools and broadcasts are now permitted in Turkey. - This suggests that the increased freedom for Kurdish schools and broadcasts in Turkey supports the argument for Kurdish independence.

b) The British included Kurds in Iraq when they formed that nation. - This suggests that the historical inclusion of Kurds in the formation of Iraq supports the argument for Kurdish independence.

c) Most Kurds practice Sunni Islam rather than Shia Islam. - This suggests that the religious differences among Kurds support the argument for Kurdish independence.

d) Kurds have been violently repressed by outside governments in the past. - This suggests that the history of violent repression against Kurds by outside governments supports the argument for Kurdish independence.

Considering these options, the best fact that supports the argument for Kurdish independence is likely option d) Kurds have been violently repressed by outside governments in the past. The history of oppression against Kurds could be seen as a valid reason for their pursuit of independence.

16. To determine the question that would best guide student research into the effects of oil in Southwest Asia, we need to consider the options given:

a) How does oil shape social, political, and economic conditions in Southwest Asia? - This question looks at the broader effects of oil on various aspects of society, politics, and the economy in Southwest Asia.

b) Which nation in Southwest Asia has the largest oil reserves? - This question focuses on identifying the nation with the largest oil reserves in Southwest Asia.

c) Why do some nations in Southwest Asia have more oil than other nations? - This question focuses on understanding the factors contributing to different oil reserves among nations in Southwest Asia.

d) Who discovered that Southwest Asia had valuable oil resources? - This question focuses on identifying the discoverer of valuable oil resources in Southwest Asia.

Considering these options, the question that would best guide student research into the effects of oil in Southwest Asia is likely option a) How does oil shape social, political, and economic conditions in Southwest Asia? This question allows for a comprehensive analysis of the broader impact of oil in the region.