Which of the following statements about the causes of the violence in Nigeria is false?
A. Corruption in the democratic government has created problems that have resulted in violence.
B. Despite being one of the world's fastest-growing economies, there is an uneven distribution of wealth, high poverty rates, and high unemployment, all of which have contributed to tensions and violent actions.
C. Violence is often the result of secular issues.
D. Religious differences are the only cause of violence.
Please select the best answer from the choices provided.
The correct answer is D. Religious differences are the only cause of violence
Explanation:
Conflicts in Nigeria have existed for decades and these are related to multiple factors. This includes conflicts for territories or resources such as oil, conflicts between different ethnic and religious groups, conflicts due to corruption, and negative living conditions such as extreme poverty, among others. In this context, it is false religious differences are the only cause of conflicts in Nigeria because there are many causes and many types of conflicts in this African country. Indeed, the multiple conflicts have led to the death of thousands and the force-displacement of many.
