10 Questions
What has been a factor in the global impact of terrorism?
The instantaneous coverage of transnational news media
Which news channel has been particularly influential in the Middle East?
Al Jazeera
What has religious warfare given to individuals who engage in it?
The illusion of empowerment
In what century did religion last hold a prominent place in public life in America and Europe?
17th century
Who is the French sociologist who wrote about common attitudes of violent religious movements?
Pierre Bourdieu
What do radical religious movements refuse to observe?
The boundaries that secular society has set around religion
What do violent religious movements try to create?
A new form of religiosity
What do mainstream religions often make with liberal values and secular institutions?
Compromises
What do violent religious movements regard as weak modern substitutes for their religion's origins?
Less demanding forms of religion
What is the result of religious warfare in modern America and Europe?
Religion has gained prominence in public life
This quiz covers the history of the Islamic State, from its emergence in 2004 to its resurgence in 2011 and its subsequent decline. Learn about the key events and figures that shaped the group's trajectory.
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