The Rise of Islamic Fundamentalism Is, in Part, a Response

question 61

Multiple Choice

The rise of Islamic fundamentalism is, in part, a response to the

• A) denial of equal rights for women and other minorities.
• B) movement in traditional Islamic societies toward modernization.
• C) narrowing gap between the rich and the poor.
• D) increasing standard of living in Islamic societies.
• E) widening gap between the highly developed and the less developed nations.

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Definitions:

Acquiring Resources

The process of obtaining necessary materials, capital, personnel, or other assets required to undertake a project or run a business.

Sweatshop

A place of employment that has poor, socially unacceptable working conditions, often with unreasonably low wages.

Working Conditions

Refers to the environment, hours, and policies under which employees operate.

High Wages

Compensation that is significantly above the average pay rate for a particular job or industry, often reflecting high skill levels, performance, or the critical nature of the job.