Which of the following regions would be most likely to seek more political autonomy from the central government?

A. A city with an ethnically homogeneous population that is located close to the capital city

B. An island with a Muslim majority that is part of an island state with a majority Christian population

C. A state that is isolated from its neighbors by a large mountain range

D. A state that is made up of a single island with a population that has a little diversity

E. A city with a government that shares power equally with the central government

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Kasey Holder

Social Studies

6 December, 03:41

Which of the following regions would be most likely to seek more political autonomy from the central government?

A. A city with an ethnically homogeneous population that is located close to the capital city

B. An island with a Muslim majority that is part of an island state with a majority Christian population

C. A state that is isolated from its neighbors by a large mountain range

D. A state that is made up of a single island with a population that has a little diversity

E. A city with a government that shares power equally with the central government

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Jagger Cummings · Answer 1

While both B and C are likely answers, B. An island with a Muslim majority that is part of an island state with a majority Christian population is the best answer as depending on the fervor of the Muslim majority, they may seek to institute sharia law.