Question
Describe recent divisions and changes to political systems in the Middle East.(1 point)
A. 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.
B. 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.
C. 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.
D. The rulers of various countries have used their power to eliminate term limits, which is a sign of a weak political system.
A. 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.
B. 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.
C. 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.
D. The rulers of various countries have used their power to eliminate term limits, which is a sign of a weak political system.
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A. 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.
This statement accurately reflects a significant division in the political landscape of the Middle East, where widespread dissatisfaction with authoritarian governance, corruption, and lack of political freedoms led to widespread protests and demands for regime change in several countries. The Arab Spring highlighted the deep-rooted divisions within societies and exposed the fragility of existing political systems across the region.
This statement accurately reflects a significant division in the political landscape of the Middle East, where widespread dissatisfaction with authoritarian governance, corruption, and lack of political freedoms led to widespread protests and demands for regime change in several countries. The Arab Spring highlighted the deep-rooted divisions within societies and exposed the fragility of existing political systems across the region.