[very_short_answer] Why did Sri Lanka experience a civil war? What were the main communities involved and wha…

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[very_short_answer] Why did Sri Lanka experience a civil war? What were the main communities involved and what were their core demands?

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## Model Answer Sri Lanka experienced a civil war due to **majoritarian policies** that favoured the Sinhala majority and discriminated against Sri Lankan Tamils. The two main communities involved were the **Sinhalese** and the **Sri Lankan Tamils**. Tamil core demands included recognition of Tamil as an official language, regional autonomy, equality in education and jobs, and eventually a separate independent state called **Tamil Eelam**. *Source: Majoritarianism in Sri Lanka, Chapter 1* --- ## Explanation This 2-mark question expects two clear points: **cause** (majoritarian policies creating alienation) and **demands** (language, autonomy, equality/Eelam). Name both communities explicitly. Examiners look for the term "Tamil Eelam" as it shows precise textbook knowledge. Avoid writing a long essay — two to three focused sentences are sufficient.

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