Reluctant Fundamentalist Context.

Question 1

9/11?

Answer 1

=> Terrorist attacks on the twin towers in America. Killed 3,000 people.

Question 2

Backlash after 9/11?

Answer 2

=> Discriminatory backlash against Muslims or those perceived to be members of these groups, from threats to even murder. A ‘Counter-Jihad’ movement created fear of Islam, leading to the spread of misinformation.

Question 3

Visa requirements?

Answer 3

=> USA tightened visa requirements for citizens of countries identified as having ties to terrorism or instability. E.g Iran and Iraq.
=> Also greater scrutiny for those from countries that harboured or supported terrorist groups. => Pakistan and Afghanistan.

Question 4

Manhattan?

Answer 4

=> It is one of the richest neighbourhoods in the USA, with housing prices being 404% higher than the US average.

Question 5

Glory and nostalgia of the USA?

Answer 5

=> After the war, America was showered in victorious glory from winning the war.
=> From then, it established itself as a global power - a military heavyweight, an economic leader, and had cultural dominance.

Question 6

The American Dream?

Answer 6

=> The National Ethos of America that everyone there has the freedom and opportunity to succeed and attain a better life. 1/5 migrants named US as desired place of residence.

Question 7

Princeton?

Answer 7

A prestigious university, part of America’s elite Ivy League. Ranked 17th in the world.

Question 8

Indian-Pakistan standoff?

Answer 8

=> 2001-2 conflict almost brought both countries to war after a terrorist attack on the Indian Parliament was blamed on Pakistani based terrorist groups.

Question 9

War on Terror?

Answer 9

=> A global military campaign, led by the US, following 9/11. Declared by Bush. Targets militant Islamic movements. Invaded Afghanistan and used war of terror as a guise for Iraq war.

Question 10

Janissaries?

Answer 10

=> Christian boys who had been kidnapped and trained to serve the Ottoman Empire.