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Shatterbelts Flashcard

Shatterbelts Flashcard

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Geography

9th Grade

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Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

Persistent internal splintering competition for influence by major world powers

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

Declaring Arabic the official language and enacting sharia law

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

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

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

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

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

Control over the water from the Tigris and Euphrates rivers

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

Communism Vs. Democracy

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

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

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