Question

Based on this article, what can you infer about the role of religion in the civil war in Sudan? Respond in three to five sentences. Use details from the article to support your statement

Answer 1

Conflict between the two states is likely to have been influenced by religion. Sudanese are predominantly Muslim in the north, while most follow traditional faiths or Christianity in the south. This contributes to the fact that the two sides have very different cultural backgrounds. In 1956, Southerners expressed concerns to Khartoum that it was trying to impose an Islamic identity on the entire country. The result was the civil war.

Answer 2

Religion likely has played an important role in the conflict between the two states. In the North, the majority of Sudanese are Muslims, while in the South, most follow traditional religions or Christianity. These religious differences contribute to the overall cultural differences between the two sides. In 1956, Southerners were concerned that the government in Khartoum was trying to impose an Islamic identity on the entire country. This is one of the factors that led to civil war.