Islamism, not to be mistaken for the religion of Islam itself, defines a government that uses Islam as its basis. A Crash Course World History video discusses the historical spread of Islam in context with the political presence of Islamism, and its relationship to the rise of Western nationalism.

Concepts

islam, politics, september 11th, the spread of islam

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Use during a social studies unit on world religions, or when providing a more thorough background to modern-day Islamic states
• Ask the Muslim students in your class whether they agree with the video's representation of the history of Islam and its classification as a complete civilization and system of law

Classroom Considerations

• References Crash Course's video on the historical spread of Islam
• Requires background information on Islam and the spread of Islam throughout the Middle East
• Concepts are sophisticated and sometimes erudite; best suited for older learners
• Comment section is full of opinions about the Muslim community

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• A complex and well-considered look at Islamism as a political force
• Compares the history of the early Islamic Empire to the rise of Western civilizations

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RH.9-10.2 RH.9-10.3 RH.9-10.4 RH.9-10.9 RH.11-12.2 RH.11-12.3 RH.11-12.4 RH.11-12.9