Question

How do the activities of Boko Haram in Nigeria demonstrate the ability for culture to link or divide a country?(1 point) Responses

These activities show that language operates as a centrifugal force. These activities show that language operates as a centrifugal force.

These activities show that language is sometimes a centripetal force. These activities show that language is sometimes a centripetal force.

These activities demonstrate that religion is a largely centripetal force. These activities demonstrate that religion is a largely centripetal force.

These activities show how religious radicalization can be a centrifugal force.

Answer 1

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These activities of Boko Haram in Nigeria demonstrate how differing cultural beliefs and values can create division within a country. The group's extremist ideology, rooted in a particular interpretation of Islam, has led to violence and conflict, sparking tensions between different religious and cultural groups. This has resulted in a sense of mistrust and fear among communities, highlighting how cultural differences can act as a dividing force within a country. Additionally, the actions of Boko Haram have exacerbated existing ethnic and regional tensions, further emphasizing the role of culture in either linking or dividing a country.