lesson 2. compare the three major religions: islam, judaism, and christianity. analyze the islamic...
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Lesson 2
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Compare the three major religions: Islam, Judaism, and Christianity.
Analyze the Islamic religion to dispel any preconceived notions.
Explore the causes behind fundamentalism and its impact on US foreign policy.
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Why is the Middle East an area of US interest?
Strategic Location – Economic, Military
Oil Religious Significance
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To what religious affiliation do most Middle Eastern groups belong?
Islam- Muslims All but Israelis and Armenians
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~1800 BCE, Hebrews flee Canaan, migrate to Egypt (enslaved). Moses, Mt Sinai. 1 God, 10
Commandments
~1025 BCE: Kingdom of Israel in Fertile Crescent.
~500 BCE :Persians take over, Return to Israel & rebuild temple in Jerusalem.
~70 CE: Romans expel Jews from Israel/Palestine “diaspora” Won’t return until late
1800s
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Jesus born in Roman ruled Palestine (Bethlehem)
Some believed he was the messiah - savior from foreign rule
Romans, scared of popularity & angry over refusal to accept emperor as a god, crucified him 33CE
Followers, Christians, spread “word” Everyone equal, eternal life Became martyrs 313CE, Constantine converts 395CE, official religion
empire
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What was life like in the Middle East in early centuries?
Desert Bedouins Oasis towns Feuds, rivalry,
lawless
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~610 CE Angel Gabriel tells Mohammed he is to be the messenger of God/Allah
~622 flee from Mecca to Medina, build 1st mosque Hejira – Yr 1 of Muslim
Calendar Prophet
Expansion of Islam Use war & political
maneuvering to spread ideas 632 control Peninsula 732 empire Atlantic to India
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People of the Book – Monotheistic, Allah same God,
Judgment Day & Afterlife, Tolerance, Sons of Abraham
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In small groups, create a graphic representation of content related to
four of the following :
Five Pillars Jihad
Sunni v. Shi’ite (Shia) Women Attire
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Political & social movement promoting a return to traditional, or fundamental, interpretation of any religion.
Islamic Fundamentalism or “Political Islam” Est. Shari’a law as foundation of
government Rid society of non-Islamic influence
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Decline Islamic empire, exploited by West, frustrated w/domestic politics.
Frustration with rapid social & economic changes.
Western presence in Holy Lands & ME policies; perceived attack on Islam
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MOST Muslims DO NOT ADVOCATE violence!
Terrorism as form of jihad
Seek to overthrow secular regimes & rulers they regard as un-Islamic Saudi Arabia, Egypt,
Jordan, and Kuwait as well as US
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What terror groups can you identify by name?
Chart
Similarities? Differences? Role in
government?
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US Concerns Poly & econ stability
Terror attacks against Western Interests
“Islamaphobia”- Anti-Arab Anti-Muslim, sentiment born out of fear and ignorance
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Do you consider Islamic Fundamentalism a threat to US security? Why or why not?
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Wiki Post Middle East tab “Islam and Fundamentalism”
Why is it important to study Islam and fundamentalism and its many meaning?