Question 2 (1 point) The Kurds are an ethnic group that has lived for centuries in a mountainous region
mainly within Iraq, Turkey, Iran, and Syria. The Kurds have their own language and a
distinct cultural heritage. They have been seeking self-government for a
considerable time now.
Based on the information given above, do the Kurds have their own nation state (or
country)?
A)
No, the Kurds are not a nation state because they are only one cultural group
occupying the land that they live in
B) Yes, the Kurds have their own nation state because they have their own
internationally recognized borders,
C) No, the Kurds may be a nation but they are not a nation state,
D) Yes,
the Kurds have their own nation state because they meet the basic
criteria of being a country.