WHAT IS ISIS Video The Rise of Isis

WHAT IS ISIS?

Video: The Rise of Isis Explained in 6 minutes (Part 1) (0 -2: 53)

VOCABULARY: Secular: Jihad: (Arabic= struggle/effort) Not subject to or bound by religious rule It can translate as the struggle to build a good Muslim society, or a war for the faith against unbelievers. Al Qaeda: Insurgent: A militant Sunni Islamist global organization founded by Osama bin Laden A rebel/fighter

What is ARAB SPRING? : DEFINITION: ■ A series of citizen-led revolutions in a number of Arab countries ■ 2011 until TODAY ■ New Age of social media use & citizen involvement

Video: Social Media & Revolution in the Arab World

QUESTIONS: What influence did social media have on the Arab Spring? Can you think of other examples of how influential social media can be?

Video: The Rise of Isis Explained in 6 minutes (Part 2) (2: 53 -5: 05)

What does ISI stand for? What does ISIS stand for? How did ISIS gain power in Syria? 1. 2.

Video: What is the difference between Sunni & Shia Muslims?

Characteristics SUNNI: SHIA: Religion OR Power?

Video: Who are the Kurds?

Kurds: Why is ISIS afraid of female, Kurdish soldiers?

What is a CALIPHATE? Click link for video: http: //www. msnbc. com/the-lastword/watch/isis-explained-what-is-acaliphate-336384579524 Definition: A Muslim nation under ONE ruler. Allegiance to the Caliphate NOT nationality.

Video: What is Sharia Law?

Sharia Law: Definition: A system of laws, meant to control the daily lives of those that follow it. Varies in how extremely it is interpreted. Groups like ISIS interpret it VERY literally, leading to violence & civil rights violations.

Video: The Rise of Isis Explained in 6 minutes (Part 3) (5: 05 - End)

It is predicted in the video that ISIS will eventually lose power. What are its reasons for why? 1. 2. 3. Final Thoughts? Questions?