Question

5.3 matching: match the terms to the correct definitions...
possible points: 8.1
fundamentalism
iranian revolution
the \west\
taliban
isis
secularism & modernism
:: form of religion in which a strict interpretation of holy text is enforced; in islam, it is the strict enforcement of sharia law
:: fundamentalist group developed in afghanistan in response to western influence & the desire to establish a strict islamic state
:: ideologies considered \western\; calls for separation of religion & state as well as equality
:: refers to the ideas and culture coming from the us and western europe
:: fundamentalist group developed in the early 2000s that called for the establishment of a caliphate over iraq and syria
:: 1979 overthrow of the shah and a rejection of western values; instead, placing an emphasis on strict islamic law to govern the state

Explanation:

Match each term to its corresponding definition based on key historical and ideological details:

1. Identify the core trait of Fundamentalism as strict religious text interpretation.
2. Link the 1979 event in Iran to the Iranian Revolution.
3. Define "The West" by its geographic and cultural origin.
4. Connect the Afghan fundamentalist group to the Taliban.
5. Match the early 2000s caliphate-seeking group to ISIS.
6. Associate separation of religion and state with Secularism & Modernism.

Answer:

• Fundamentalism: form of religion in which a strict interpretation of holy text is enforced; in Islam, it is the strict enforcement of Sharia Law
• Iranian Revolution: 1979 overthrow of the Shah and a rejection of western values; instead, placing an emphasis on strict Islamic law to govern the state
• The "West": refers to the ideas and culture coming from the US and Western Europe
• Taliban: fundamentalist group developed in Afghanistan in response to western influence & the desire to establish a strict Islamic State
• ISIS: fundamentalist group developed in the early 2000's that called for the establishment of a caliphate over Iraq and Syria
• Secularism & Modernism: ideologies considered "western"; calls for separation of religion & state as well as equality