Which is one ongoing obstacle to peace between Israel and Palestinian Arabs?

(1 point)
Responses

Israel will not give up its settlements on the Sinai Peninsula.
Israel will not give up its settlements on the Sinai Peninsula.

Palestinians want to take back land that once belonged to their families.
Palestinians want to take back land that once belonged to their families.

The Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) continues to deny Israel's right to exist.
The Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) continues to deny Israel's right to exist.

Egypt has refused to negotiate with Israel.

The Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) continues to deny Israel's right to exist.

Which of the following BEST describes why civil war broke out between different ethnic and religious groups in Iraq?

(1 point)
Responses

They disagreed about who should control certain cities and regions.
They disagreed about who should control certain cities and regions.

They disagreed about whether Islam should be the country's official religion.
They disagreed about whether Islam should be the country's official religion.

They disagreed about how to deal with the rise of ISIS.
They disagreed about how to deal with the rise of ISIS.

They disagreed about the form of government that Iraq should have.

They disagreed about the form of government that Iraq should have.

What happened in 2014 that made the ongoing civil war in Syria even more complicated?

(1 point)
Responses

The Arab Spring led to demonstrations in Syria.
The Arab Spring led to demonstrations in Syria.

The Assad government used chemical weapons.
The Assad government used chemical weapons.

ISIS launched an attack on Syria.
ISIS launched an attack on Syria.

The United States attacked a Syrian air base.

ISIS launched an attack on Syria.

Which cultural feature do most people in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Bangladesh share?

(1 point)
Responses

Hinduism
Hinduism

Punjabi
Punjabi

Islam
Islam

Sinhalese

Islam

Which South Asia country has the strongest democracy?

(1 point)
Responses

India
India

Pakistan
Pakistan

Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka

Afghanistan

India

Which of the following is evidence of religious tension in South Asia?

(1 point)
Responses

civil war in Sri Lanka
civil war in Sri Lanka

Soviet invasion of Afghanistan
Soviet invasion of Afghanistan

Pakistani government attacking East Pakistan
Pakistani government attacking East Pakistan

British colonization of India

civil war in Sri Lanka

Which of the following statements best describes relations between India and Pakistan?

(1 point)
Responses

The countries have had peaceful relations since the partition of India.
The countries have had peaceful relations since the partition of India.

The countries have an ongoing trade dispute with Bangladesh.
The countries have an ongoing trade dispute with Bangladesh.

The countries have had conflicts over the region of Kashmir.
The countries have had conflicts over the region of Kashmir.

The countries have agreed not to develop nuclear weapons.

The countries have had conflicts over the region of Kashmir.

Which of the following has led to high illiteracy rates in some South Asian nations?

(1 point)
Responses

the lack of investment in human capital
the lack of investment in human capital

their mixed economies with market elements
their mixed economies with market elements

an increase of skilled jobs
an increase of skilled jobs

their slow population growth

the lack of investment in human capital

Briefly summarize the environmental problems facing South Asia.

South Asia faces a range of environmental problems. One of the key challenges is air pollution, particularly in urban areas, caused by industrial emissions, vehicle exhaust, and the burning of biomass and fossil fuels. This leads to significant health issues and contributes to climate change. Another major concern is water scarcity and pollution, resulting from population growth, inadequate infrastructure, and agricultural practices. Deforestation and loss of biodiversity are pervasive issues, leading to habitat destruction, soil erosion, and reduced ecosystem services. Natural disasters such as floods, cyclones, and earthquakes pose additional threats. Climate change exacerbates these problems, amplifying the intensity and frequency of extreme weather events. Overall, these environmental challenges require comprehensive efforts to mitigate pollution, conserve resources, and promote sustainable development in South Asia.

What are the obstacles to overcoming poverty in many South Asia nations? What must countries do to overcome poverty?