Question

What role have religious differences played in ongoing challenges in the Middle East?

Conflict between secularism and religion led to revolution in Iran.

Differences between Christians and Jews prompted Israel to abandon its alliance with the United States.

Belief in strict adherence to Islamic law gave rise to the dictatorship of Saddam Hussein.

Jewish conflict with Muslims has prevented peace between Egypt and Israel.

Answer 1

The correct answer is A) conflict between secularism and religion led to a revolution in Iran.

The role that religious differences had played in ongoing challenges in the Middle East is that the conflict between secularism and religion led to a revolution in Iran.

The establishment of the Islamic Republic in Iran happened after the toppling of the monarchy due to the Iranian Revolution of 1978. This Islamic Revolution ended on February 11, 1979.

Religious conflicts derived in many differences among people and government and caused the conflict. Religious differences have always caused major conflicts in the Middle East. The presence of Jews, Muslims, and in some region of Christian Orthodox in the same region have generated armed conflicts in the area, as is the case of the permanent rivalry and fighting between Jews and Palestinians in Israel.

Answer 2

A) Conflict between secularism and religion led to revolution in Iran.