10 Questions
What event marked the decline of the Islamic golden age?
The Mongol attack of Baghdad
Why did religious scholars believe that innovation in thinking was no longer necessary?
Because they believed that all needed interpretations had been made and religious ideas were already defined
What is the title of Samuel Huntington's famous book?
The Clash of Civilizations and the Remaking of World Order
What is the primary source of conflict in Huntington's 'new world' concept?
Cultural differences
What event marked the beginning of Huntington's 'new world'?
The collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991
How did some politicians gain popularity after the 9/11 attacks?
By playing on people's fears about culture, politics, and the economy
What was the result of the spread of Western ideas of democracy and human rights after the Cold War?
Conflict between nations and civilizations
What is the main conflict predicted by Huntington's 'clash of civilizations' theory?
Conflict between Western countries and Muslim communities
Why did the Islamic civilization lose its innovative spirit?
Because religious scholars believed that all needed interpretations had been made
What is the significance of the year 1996 in the context of Huntington's theory?
It is the year Huntington published his book 'The Clash of Civilizations and the Remaking of World Order'
Test your knowledge of the early days of Islam, from the birth of Prophet Mohammad to his migration to Medina and the establishment of Mecca as the center of the Islamic world. Learn about key events and dates that shaped the Islamic calendar.
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