Since the 1970s, the primary goal of Islamic fundamentalists in the world has been to
A. encourage international funding and development in their home nations.
B. modernize their economies.
C. improve the political status of women.
D. reduce the levels of poverty within their societies.
E. defend their traditional cultures from the West.
Answer: E
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