17. One direct long-term effect of the Palestine issue was the development of which of the following within the Arab world?
A) Revival of Islamic political and social values
B) Sectarian divisions and conflict among Arab states
C) Overall economic decline within Muslim countries
D) Realignment with western non-Islamic influences

Which best explains why the number of states in the world increased significantly between 1985 and 1995? the map of southeast asia was redrawn, and new countries were formed. new states were formed when the soviet union collapsed. many african states received independence from their colonizers. communist countries seeking to spread their influence created new satellite states. civil wars in central america fueled the creation of new states.