Ethnic and Religious Conflicts Overview

The video explores ethnic conflicts around the world, focusing on regions like Ethiopia, Eritrea, Sudan, Somalia, Lebanon, Kashmir, and Sri Lanka. It discusses the causes of these conflicts, often rooted in ethnic and religious differences, and highlights specific examples and outcomes. The video also touches on the role of international intervention and the ongoing nature of these conflicts.

What is a primary cause of ethnic conflict as discussed in the introduction?

• Cultural differences

• Competition for dominant nationality

• Economic disparity

• Geographical boundaries

What was a significant outcome of the Ethiopian-Eritrean conflict?

• Ethiopia adopted a new constitution

• Eritrea joined the African Union

• Ethiopia became a landlocked country

• Eritrea gained independence in 1993

What major change occurred in Ethiopia during the 1990s?

• The introduction of a new currency

• The discovery of oil reserves

• A shift from ethnic to religious conflict

• A significant decrease in population

What led to the conflict in Darfur, Sudan?

• Economic sanctions

• Natural disasters

• Ethnic and religious tensions

• Religious conversion

When did South Sudan gain independence?

• 1999

• 2015

• 2011

• 2005

What was a major factor in the conflict in Somalia?

• Economic collapse

• Clan and sub-clan divisions

• Natural resource disputes

• Foreign intervention

What is a unique feature of Lebanon's internal conflict?

• It is solely based on ethnic differences

• It is caused by economic inequality

• It is a result of foreign occupation

• It is driven by religious group divisions

What is the main cause of conflict in Kashmir?

• Economic sanctions

• Political corruption

• Ethnic and religious disputes

• Natural disasters

Which two ethnic groups are involved in the conflict in Sri Lanka?

• Sinhalese and Muslims

• Sinhalese and Tamils

• Buddhists and Christians

• Muslims and Hindus

What historical event intensified the conflict in Kashmir?

• The British colonization

• The discovery of oil

• The Cold War

• The partition of India and Pakistan