Shatterbelts Flashcard

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According to the provided text, what are the two primary characteristics that define a shatterbelt region?

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Persistent internal splintering competition for influence by major world powers

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In the case of Sudan, which two government actions are noted as having significantly raised tensions related to cultural and religious identity?

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Declaring Arabic the official language and enacting sharia law

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How did the physical geography of the Balkans contribute to its status as a shatterbelt?

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Mountain ranges divided populations, fostering the development of many small, distinct ethnic groups.

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What was the primary cause of the Vietnam War, as described in the source material?

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The spread of communism in East Asia and the U.S. policy of containment.

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In the Turkey/Syria/Iraq shatterbelt, what became a central issue of contention, particularly in the context of Cold War alliances?

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Control over the water from the Tigris and Euphrates rivers

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The conflict between North and South Korea is presented as a clash between which two opposing ideologies, supported by different world powers?

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Communism Vs. Democracy

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According to the text, why was it 'easy' for Russia to gain support for its actions in Crimea and Ukraine?

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Because of the remaining Russian influence and Soviet culture in the area