Political Islam Flashcards
Who was Gamal Abdel Nasser?
A pivotal figure in Egypt’s history. Played a prominant role in the 1956 Suez Crisis. President of Egypt 1956-1970.
Prime Minister of Egypt 1967-1970.
Called for Arab unity. Anti-British.
He resigned in 1967 after Egypt’s defeat in the 6-day war with Israel, but soon returns until 1970.
Explain Pan-Arabism.
An ideology that calls for unity across all ‘Arab’ countries. Born out of Nationalism.
What does Nasser convince the Egyptian army of?
A) Interference from a European colonial power was wrong.
B) That all vestiges of British rule/influence had to be removed from Egypt.
Name the reason as to why Nasser was so influential in the Egyptian Army.
Due to his stationing as an army instructor in the Egyptian Army Staff College, he had direct access to young officers who might be more prone to his views when compared to the older officers in the Egyptian army.
Why did Egypt’s defeat against Israel in 1948 give Nasser a new upper-hand against the British?
Due to Egypt’s heavy defeat, Nasser gained strength from the Egyptian people who were outraged at such a bad defeat when the British were meant to be helping them. A Supply Scandal came to light, which also incriminated Egypt’s royal family, which led to Nasser’s appeal against a new form of Government without a monarchy. He pushed the army to take a lead on this issue.
What did Nasser decide after Egypt’s heavy defeat in the 1948 war?
To plot against the royal family for the sake of Egypt’s future.
Which period marks a ‘return to Islam?’
1967-2011
Name the 3 types of Islamic activities.
Social and cultural revivalism
Political Islam
Extremism. (violent and non-violent).
