2. War & Terrorism

3. Muslim/Islamic Culture Base their faith on the Qur’an and Allah. Base faith on their prophet Muhammad. Two major sects of Muslim – Sunni – Majority of Muslims in the world – Shiite – Rule Iran and have presence in Iraq and Syria – Wahhabism – Strict interpretation of Islam. Osama Bin Laden claimed this sect On average there are around 1.2 billion followers or 23% of the earth’s population Second largest religion in the world

4. Muslim/Islamic Culture Family is the basic unit of Islam society Man is responsible for the care of his family Marriage is a contract According to the Qur’an a man is able to take up to four wives Hijab requires both men and women to dress and behave modestly

5. Jihad Means struggle Technically it means “to struggle in the way of Allah” Two commonly accepted meanings of jihad – “Greater Jihad” = An inner struggle to fulfill their religious duties – “Lesser Jihad” = Physical struggle against enemies of Islam

6. Terrorism Groups of Muslims believe that terrorism is an ideal form of jihad Not all Muslims believe in this theory! Types of Terrorism – Suicide attacks – the suicide bombers are considered “martyrs” – Hijackings – Kidnappings and executions – Internet recruiting

7. Key Organizations Egyptian Islamic Jihad – Main goal is to replace current Egyptian gov’t with an Islamic State. Founded in late 1970’s. Islamic Resistance Movement – Organized from the Muslim Brotherhood. Loosely organized and known for its suicide bombers. Al Qaeda – Created by Osama Bin Laden. Main goal is to reestablish the Muslim State. Extremely anti-Israeli and anti-American Muslim Brotherhood – Founded in 1928. Originally base in Egypt. Attempted assassinations on several leaders.

8. Notable Terrorist Attacks 1983 Beirut Barracks Bombing -- 305 killed, 75 wounded 1993 Bombay Bombings – 250 killed, 700 wounded September 11 th Attacks – 2,977 killed, over 6,000 injured 2013 Boston Marathon Bombings – 3 killed, 264 wounded, leaving at least 14 as amputees.

9. Causalities in Iraq/Afghanistan Iraq 4,802 deaths Year 2007 being the deadliest at 962 Ages 18-21: 1,352 causalities 481 deaths in California Ohio being 6 th for war causalities with 187 deaths Afghanistan 3,341 deaths 2010 being the deadliest year with 710 deaths Ages 18-21: 672 causalities 241 deaths in California Ohio being 7 th in war causalities with 85 deaths