What led to Syria being considered a failed state?(1 point)
Responses
An invasion led by U.S. forces forced Saddam Hussein out of power.
An invasion led by U.S. forces forced Saddam Hussein out of power.
King Abdullah chose 30 women to serve in the Consultative Council.
King Abdullah chose 30 women to serve in the Consultative Council.
Large parts of the country came under control of rebel groups and terrorists.
Large parts of the country came under control of rebel groups and terrorists.
A low GDP and the resulting poverty caused conflicts between its citizens.
A low GDP and the resulting poverty caused conflicts between its citizens.
Large parts of the country coming under control of rebel groups and terrorists led to Syria being considered a failed state.
Read the quote about government in Iran.
"We thought that Mr. Khatami's victory was a victory for us as well. The election of a more democratic government seemed to be a bright new beginning ... But within less than a year of the election, the journalists, reformists, and intellectuals began to be persecuted by hard-liners in the judiciary and intelligence Ministry ..."
---Camella Entekhabifard, "Tehran's Eternal Youth," New York Times
Based on this quote, how does Camella Entekhabifard feel about the Iranian government?
(1 point)
Responses
She supports a more democratic government but opposes freedom of speech.
She supports a more democratic government but opposes freedom of speech.
She supports reforms and was disappointed when they did not come about.
She supports reforms and was disappointed when they did not come about.
She supports hard-liners who want the Supreme Leader to have more power.
She supports hard-liners who want the Supreme Leader to have more power.
She believes reformers should be silenced to keep Iran's government strong.
She supports reforms and was disappointed when they did not come about.
Which is one ongoing obstacle to peace between Israel and Palestinian Arabs?(1 point)
Responses
Egypt has refused to negotiate with Israel.
Egypt has refused to negotiate with Israel.
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.
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.
The Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) continues to deny Israel's right to exist.
Which statement correctly compares and contrasts the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and Hamas?(1 point)
Responses
Although the PLO and Hamas are both considered to be activist groups, the PLO is located in Egypt, and Hamas is located in Syria.
Although the PLO and Hamas are both considered to be activist groups, the PLO is located in Egypt, and Hamas is located in Syria.
Although the PLO and Hamas are both in conflict with Israel, the PLO has recognized Israel's right to exist, while Hamas wants to eliminate Israel.
Although the PLO and Hamas are both in conflict with Israel, the PLO has recognized Israel's right to exist, while Hamas wants to eliminate Israel.
Although the PLO and Hamas are both opponents of Israel, the PLO wants to eliminate Israel, while Hamas members have been elected to parliament.
Although the PLO and Hamas are both opponents of Israel, the PLO wants to eliminate Israel, while Hamas members have been elected to parliament.
Although Hamas and the PLO both want a peaceful resolution to conflict, Hamas is in favor of West Bank settlements, while the PLO is against them.
Although the PLO and Hamas are both in conflict with Israel, the PLO has recognized Israel's right to exist, while Hamas wants to eliminate Israel.
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