Final Shit Flashcards
Revolutionary demonstrations and protests that began in 2010 and spread to countries in the Middle East and Northern Africa.(name it)
Arabspring
The nation created to give Jews a homeland after wwii. The site of much conflict ever since.
Israel
Muslim sect that believes that only those directly descended from Muhammad can lead Muslims.
Shia
Statement to Jewish leaders from the British that supported the creation of a Jewish homeland in Palestine
Balfour declaration
Muslim sect that believes any religious leader who follows Muhammad’s example has earned the right to lead
Sunni
Historical mass scattering of Jewish people out of thei holy land
Diaspora
Terrorist organization currently using violence in attempt to create an extreme Islamic state in Iraq and Syria
Isis
The term for the way Britain and France colonized much of the Middle East
Mandate
Using violence against people or property to force change
Terrorism
Belief system that started in China. No gods to worship but finding happiness through observing nature and learning to live in harmony with it
Daoism
Religion founded in idea where multiple gods are worshipped. Meditation is a way of finding enlightenment or reaching nirvana
Hinduism
New terrorist organization began threatening the region and taking advantage of the unstable country
Iraq
A nation whose revolution to oust a dictatorial leader has resulted in civil war and an opportunistic terrorist organization controlling much of the country
Syria
A trillion founded in the Middle East and the first major religion to reach of only one God. Followers believe that they serve God by studying and living by the Torah
Judaism
Ethical system that started in China. No gods. Guidelines in behavior followers believe in 5 relationships
Confucianism
