Islamic History: The Arabian Peninsula Since Islam
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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?

<p>Cultural differences</p> Signup and view all the answers

What event marked the beginning of Huntington's 'new world'?

<p>The collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did some politicians gain popularity after the 9/11 attacks?

<p>By playing on people's fears about culture, politics, and the economy</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the spread of Western ideas of democracy and human rights after the Cold War?

<p>Conflict between nations and civilizations</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main conflict predicted by Huntington's 'clash of civilizations' theory?

<p>Conflict between Western countries and Muslim communities</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did the Islamic civilization lose its innovative spirit?

<p>Because religious scholars believed that all needed interpretations had been made</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the year 1996 in the context of Huntington's theory?

<p>It is the year Huntington published his book 'The Clash of Civilizations and the Remaking of World Order'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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