Political and social instability in the Middle Eastern region can primarily be attributed to:
A) desert conditions and lack of agricultural land.
B) cultural differences among nations.
C) a wide gap between rich and poor nations due to oil revenues.
D) lack of water purification facilities.
E) the "Arab Spring."
C
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A. commitment to B. awareness of C. absence from D. attendance at E. permission for
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A) 19.17% B) 18.16% C) 22.20% D) 20.18%
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