9/11: the background

9/11: The Background9/11: The Background

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RELIGION and EMPIRES

RELIGION and EMPIRES

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Israel: The Holy LandIsrael: The Holy Land



Question????Question????

What do the “big three” religions have in common?

What do the “big three” religions have in common?

Old Testament, and Monotheism!

Old Testament, and Monotheism!

All three religions have the same origin, in the Old Testament.

All three religions are monotheistic, meaning the belief in one God.

All three religions have the same origin, in the Old Testament.

All three religions are monotheistic, meaning the belief in one God.

JudaismJudaism The oldest of Monotheistic religions. View Canaan, the Holy land,

Palestine/Israel as their homeland.

The oldest of Monotheistic religions. View Canaan, the Holy land,

Palestine/Israel as their homeland.





BeliefsBeliefs

There is one God. Their book is the “Torah,” or Old

Testament.

A “messiah”, or “annointed one” will lead Israel/Jews into a new world in the end of days.

Jesus was a prophet, not the messiah.

There is one God. Their book is the “Torah,” or Old

Testament.

A “messiah”, or “annointed one” will lead Israel/Jews into a new world in the end of days.

Jesus was a prophet, not the messiah.

ChristianityChristianity

Belief in one God.

Jesus was the son of God, and died for humanity’s sins.

Their book, the Bible, is combination of Old Testament and New Testament.

Belief in one God.

Jesus was the son of God, and died for humanity’s sins.

Their book, the Bible, is combination of Old Testament and New Testament.

IslamIslam

Other Prophets, were prophets.

Muhammad is also a prophet who speaks of the one God, Allah.

Do not worship false idols (idolatry).

Other Prophets, were prophets.

Muhammad is also a prophet who speaks of the one God, Allah.

Do not worship false idols (idolatry).

MuhammadMuhammad

The prophet. Upon his death, a schism, or split between two major factions would happen.

The prophet. Upon his death, a schism, or split between two major factions would happen.



Shia Islam: Shiite/Shias Muslims

Shia Islam: Shiite/Shias Muslims

Believe only Allah can choose a new leader, or prophet.

Basic Muslims do not have the power to choose rulers/leaders/or Imams. They chose Ali after Muhammad’s death.

Believe only Allah can choose a new leader, or prophet.

Basic Muslims do not have the power to choose rulers/leaders/or Imams. They chose Ali after Muhammad’s death.

Sunni Islam: Sunni MuslimsSunni Islam: Sunni Muslims

Believe many people are capable of leading Islamic people.

Followed Muhammad’s friends/companions.

Believe many people are capable of leading Islamic people.

Followed Muhammad’s friends/companions.

Islamic befliefs: In GeneralIslamic befliefs: In General

Shar’ia (Sharia)--Islamic law. Strict interpretations that some Muslims follow.

Islamic theocracies (government ruled by religion) base their constitutions on this.

Pilgrimmage, praying 5 times daily.

Shar’ia (Sharia)--Islamic law. Strict interpretations that some Muslims follow.

Islamic theocracies (government ruled by religion) base their constitutions on this.

Pilgrimmage, praying 5 times daily.

TerrorismTerrorism Unofficial definition: 1) Violent acts which are intended to

create fear (terror); 2) are intended for religious, political

or ideological goal; 3) and deliberately target non

military combatantss.

Unofficial definition: 1) Violent acts which are intended to

create fear (terror); 2) are intended for religious, political

or ideological goal; 3) and deliberately target non

military combatantss.

Muslim BrotherhoodMuslim Brotherhood

Established 1928 to unite Muslims in Arabic world.

Violent??

Established 1928 to unite Muslims in Arabic world.

Violent??



Hamas (Sunni)Hamas (Sunni) Started in opposition of the

establishment of the Jewish Homeland.

Gaza Strip is their home.

Started in opposition of the establishment of the Jewish Homeland.

Gaza Strip is their home.





Hezbollah (Shia): The “resistance movement”Hezbollah (Shia): The

“resistance movement”

Backed by Iran and Syria. Head of Lebanon’s government after assassination of Rafic Hariri.

Leader: Hassan Nasrallah

Backed by Iran and Syria. Head of Lebanon’s government after assassination of Rafic Hariri.

Leader: Hassan Nasrallah





Al Qaeda (Sunni)Al Qaeda (Sunni)

Founded by Osama Bin Laden: Literally means “the base.” Origins from Soviet--Afghanistan war.

Founded by Osama Bin Laden: Literally means “the base.” Origins from Soviet--Afghanistan war.





Other important vocabularyOther important vocabulary

Mujahideen

Jihad

Wahhabism

Mujahideen

Jihad

Wahhabism

MujahideenMujahideen “Freedom fighters.” Fighters for Islam, Muslims. As old as Muhammad.

“Freedom fighters.” Fighters for Islam, Muslims. As old as Muhammad.



Jihad (mu--jihad--een)Jihad (mu--jihad--een)

Means “struggle.” Various interpretations from there….

Basically, Muslims should unite in Jihad in order to fight offensively/defensively against the enemy/”infidels”

Means “struggle.” Various interpretations from there….

Basically, Muslims should unite in Jihad in order to fight offensively/defensively against the enemy/”infidels”

WahhabismWahhabism Founded by Abdul Al-Wahhab. Radical. Purge Islam of all “impurities.”

Founded by Abdul Al-Wahhab. Radical. Purge Islam of all “impurities.”



Israel/Palestine/”Imperialism”

Israel/Palestine/”Imperialism”





Establishment of Israel: 1947

Establishment of Israel: 1947



Arab-Israeli WarArab-Israeli War

Jews call “Independence.” Muslims call “Catasrophe.”

After UN mandate, war breaks out over territory. Jews call for independence and gain UN acceptance.

Jews call “Independence.” Muslims call “Catasrophe.”

After UN mandate, war breaks out over territory. Jews call for independence and gain UN acceptance.

6 days war6 days war

Israeli territory expands Israeli territory expands



PLO and IntifadasPLO and Intifadas

Palestinian Liberation Organization

Intifadas: “uprising”, “revolution”.

LITERALLY MEANS TO SHAKE OFF.

Palestinian Liberation Organization

Intifadas: “uprising”, “revolution”.

LITERALLY MEANS TO SHAKE OFF.

THE ARAB SPRINGTHE ARAB SPRING



TUNISIATUNISIA

Young, educated youth (18-30)

Unemployment 20% +

No food, no money

No civil rights

Young, educated youth (18-30)

Unemployment 20% +

No food, no money

No civil rights

RESULT: Tunisia sparks the Arab Spring

RESULT: Tunisia sparks the Arab Spring



“INFIDELITY SPREADS”“INFIDELITY SPREADS”





EGYPTEGYPT



LIBYALIBYA



SAUDI ARRABIASAUDI ARRABIA



JORDANJORDAN



SYRIASYRIA



IRANIRAN



BAHRAINBAHRAIN



YEMENYEMEN



9/11: the background

Documents

new testament

combination of old testament

basic muslims

sunni islam

shia islam

son of god

purge islam

new leader