Why Is It Often Difficult to Distinguish Between a Purely

question 18

Multiple Choice

Why is it often difficult to distinguish between a purely religious conflict and a conflict mired in ethnic or class issues?

• A) Even when religious factions clash, underlying issues such as power and land rights are often equally involved.
• B) Few people can clearly identify the differences between religions, let alone identify outside factors.
• C) Historians often misrepresent the true reasons behind global conflicts.
• D) Most religions do not want to be identified as being involved in conflicts.

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Definitions:

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Tit For Tat

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