THE 1970S 1969 1979
CONFLICT IN THE MIDDLE EAST
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disputes over language
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disputes over land
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disputes over religion
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -A major source of conflict in the Muslim Middle East is the divisive nature between the two main sects of Islam: Sunni and Shi’a. Although these two sects agree on the fundamentals of Islam and the teachings of the Quran, they are in conflict about who would lead the Muslim community after Muhammad’s death.
Detailed explanation-2: -Background. The unresolved conflict between Israelis and Palestinians is one of the key fields of conflict in the Middle East. At the root of the conflict are rival claims to the area between Jordan and the Mediterranean.
Detailed explanation-3: -Many attempt to trace back the origin of regional conflicts to a single event or circumstance. However, the origins of nearly all of the conflicts in the Middle East can be linked to three elements-water, oil and religion.
Detailed explanation-4: -Explanation: Land and religion are the two factors lie at the heart of conflicts in the Middle East.