1) The document provides an overview of Islam, including its history, key figures like Muhammad, core beliefs like the Five Pillars, and branches like Sunni and Shia. 2) It discusses the weakening of Islamic empires in the 1700s and the rise of Wahhabism, a fundamentalist movement. 3) The document also covers events in the Middle East during World War 1, such as the Arab Revolt and the Sykes-Picot Agreement dividing the region between Britain and France.

1. Good Day! DRAW A LINE SEPARATING TODAY & YESTERDAY 1) Write: Date: 03/23/10 , Topic: Islam 2) On the next line, write “ Opener #31 ” and then: 1) Plot your mood, reflect in 1 sent . 2) Respond to the opener by writing at least 2 sentences about : Your opinions/thoughts OR/AND Questions sparked by the clip OR/AND Summary of the clip OR/AND Other things going on in the news. Announcements: None Intro Music: Untitled

2. Agenda 1) Islam Review End Goal, you will be able to… 1) How did the Cold War effect the ME? Reminder 1) Test 2 Study Guide

3. Review 1) Muslim Empires Weaken in 1700s : Ottomans (Turkey) in E Europe/ N Africa and Safavids in Mid East 2) Wahhabism : Movement back to fundamentalism (strict following of religious text) beliefs of Islam 3) Why Islamic Empires Failed : a) Reformers and fundamentalist fought internally b) Nationalism split muti-ethnic Ottomans (Turkey) c) Europe imperalist influence on Middle East d) Gov did adopted rail, telegraph, factories, Eur. farming, Eur. medicine, Eur. education, and Eur. gov administration (bureaucracy), but too little or late 4) Young Turks Revolution (1908) : Young reformers overthrow sultan, Turkish nationalism leads to genocide (elimination of an ethnic group) of Armenian minority (600,000-1.5 million killed)

4. 5) Ottoman Empire (Post Turk Rev) : WWI German ally, control Turkey and parts of Middle East (w help of Bulgaria, cuts off Russian supply route)

5. 6) Arab Revolt (1916) : British convince Arabs (Palestine and Iraq) to revolt from Ottomans in return for independence (promise broken) 7) Sykes-Picot (1916) : UK + France secretly split up Mid. East (no regard for local ppl+borders)

7. Notes #31a , Title: “ Islam Notes ” 1) Islam (submission) : 2 nd largest world religion, 1.8 bil ppl (Christianity 2 bil, Hinduism 1 bil) 2) Largest Islamic Nations : 1) Indonesia - 207 million 2) Pakistan - 159 mil 3) India - 151 mil 4) Bangladesh - 134 mil 5) Egypt - 75 mil 6) Turkey - 70 mil 7) Nigeria - 67 mil 8) Iran - 64 mil 9) Morocco - 33 mil 10) Algeria - 32 mil 11) Afghanistan - 31 mil 12) Sudan - 27 mil 13) Iraq - 26 mil 14) Ethiopia - 25 mil 15) Uzbekistan - 24 mil 16) Saudi Arabia - 22 mil 17) Yemen - 22 mil 18) China - 19 mil 19) Syria - 17 mil 20) Malaysia - 14 mil 21) Russia - 9 mil 60) USA - 2 mil

11. 3) Mohammad : Founded Islam in 622, evolving from monotheistic ideas of Judaism+Christianity 4) Quran : Teachings of Islam (many learn Arabic to read more accurately)

13. 5) 5 Pillars of Islam : 1) Shahadah: “There is no God but God and Muhammad is the messenger of God.” 2) Salat: 5 prayers a day 3) Sawm Ramadan: Must refrain from food, drink during month of Ramadan (Sept-ish, Eid: End of Ramadan) 4) Zakat: Charity 5) Hajj: Pilgrimage to Mecca (once in a lifetime)

14. 6) Sharia Law : Islamic legal system using: a) Quran b) Hadith: record of Mohammed's actions c) Ijma: rulings by Islamic scholars d) Qiyas: rulings based on analogies (similarities) to past rulings

15. 7) Secular : Separation of church and government

16. 8) Shi'a (Iran, Iraq, 15%) : Minority, believe only blood decedents can be leaders (mujtahids), decisions infallible (can’t be questioned) 9) Sunni (85%) : Main sect of Islam, believes leaders (imams) are not infallible

17. 10) Jihad : Struggle to be closer to God 11) “Salaam Alaykum” : Common greeting: "Peace be upon you” Reply: “Wa Alaikum Salam”

18. Work #31a , Title “ Islam ” 1) Copy Source Title: 30 Days 2…) Discuss questions on the board with a partner. Summarize your discussion ( include their name at the end ). Remember participation points are deducted if off task. 5 Reading/Film Qs Come From These Work Sections

19. Work #31b , Title “ Islam ” 1) Copy Source Title: Frontline 2…) Discuss questions on the board with a partner. Summarize your discussion ( include their name at the end ). Remember participation points are deducted if off task. 5 Reading/Film Qs Come From These Work Sections

20. Homework: 1) Study today’s notes + work sections for a possible workbook quiz . 2) Study for Test 2 Workbook Check: If your name is called, drop off your workbook with Mr. Chiang ( if requested, points lost if your workbook is not turned in )