Curated OER
Selections on Islamic Fundamentalism
For this Islamic fundamentalism worksheet, learners read a 3-page selection on the topic and then respond to 2 short answer questions based on the selection.
Other
Anti Discrimination Committee: Facts About Islam
Explains the five "Pillars of Islam," and defines key terms, such as jihad and hadith. Includes a link to another AAADC site with more information about Islam and a link to an Adobe pdf file with reading selections about Islam for high...
Other
American Conservative: The Logic of Suicide Terrorism
An interview in which Robert Pape describes his research on suicide terrorism. A very interesting read on the basic reasons for this phenomenon.
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Middle East Forum: Fundamentalist Islam at Large: The Drive for Power
An excellent, detailed treatise on Fundamentalism not to be read by the faint at heart as it is quite detailed. Offers several definitions of fundamentalism and the history.
PBS
Pbs: Global Connections: Middle East: What Is Religious Militancy?
Short article discusses the role of religious extremism and its relationship to terrorist activities. Background information on the Arab-Israeli conflict is also provided.