Middle East Literacy Rates

Question

Country Literacy Rate
Afghanistan 32%
Iran 84%
Iraq 79%
Israel 98%
Saudi Arabia 94%
Turkey 95%

Based solely on this information, which nation would you predict to have the lowest standard of living and why?

A Iran, because they are governed as a theocratic republic.Iran, because they are governed as a theocratic republic.
B Israel, because they are the only non-Muslim country in the region.Israel, because they are the only non-Muslim country in the region.
C Afghanistan, because literacy is a key part of economic development.Afghanistan, because literacy is a key part of economic development.
D Iraq, because they have been ravaged by war and violence since 2001.Iraq, because they have been ravaged by war and violence since 2001.
E All nations should have a low standard of living because of terrorism.

Answer 1

C Afghanistan, because literacy is a key part of economic development. With only 32% literacy rate, it is likely that Afghanistan has limited access to education and opportunities for economic growth and development. This lack of education can contribute to higher levels of poverty and lower overall standard of living in the country.

Answer 2

Which of these branches of Islam has always had the majority of followers since the Sunni–Shia split?
Responses
A ShiaShia
B SufiSufi
C SunniSunni
D Wahhabi

Answer 3

C Sunni

Since the Sunni-Shia split, the Sunni branch of Islam has always had the majority of followers.