According to the table, which group of countries best reflects the global distribution of Islam? (A) Thailand, Indonesia, India (B) Indonesia, Turkey, Nigeria (C) Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Israel (D) Saudi Arabia, USA, Philippines - HSC - SSCE Studies of Religion - Question 17 - 2007 - Paper 1

To determine which group of countries reflects the global distribution of Islam, we need to consider the countries listed in each option and their Muslim populations.

• Option A: Thailand, Indonesia, India
  • Thailand has a small Muslim population, while Indonesia is the largest Muslim-majority country. India has a significant Muslim community but is not predominantly Muslim.
• Option B: Indonesia, Turkey, Nigeria
  • Indonesia has the largest Muslim population, Turkey has a diverse Muslim population, and Nigeria has a substantial Muslim community in the north, making this a strong option.
• Option C: Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Israel
  • Both Egypt and Saudi Arabia are Muslim-majority countries, but Israel has a small Muslim population relative to its total.
• Option D: Saudi Arabia, USA, Philippines
  • While Saudi Arabia is a Muslim-majority country, the USA has a very small Muslim population in comparison, and the Philippines has a minor Muslim community.

Based on this analysis, the best answer that reflects the global distribution of Islam is (B) Indonesia, Turkey, Nigeria.