Here are the questions I have received from you. Two groups did not send me questions, and some who wrote questions did not cover all of the readings for their day, so there are some gaps in the coverage. You can expect about 60% - 70% of your exam to be drawn from this list, though with some spelling and syntax sorted out.

1.  Explain two of the questions that Bickerton and Klausner raise about the origins of Arab-Israeli conflict. Provide the basis of the argument as well as who supports the argument.

2.  According to Dr. Crawford's power point lecture, what is the difference between a nation and a state?

3.  According to Dr. Crawford's power point lecture, what influence did print capitalism have on the development of nation states?

4.  Base upon the prolouge of Ali, when was the book Clash of Fundamentalisms written? What is it's significance?

5.  In Ali, the author describes the reactions of some countries post 9/11, inclluding Greece, China, and Argentina. Please explain why Ali may have included these countries' reactions to the attack on the United States.

6.  After 1967 the perception of the Isreal/Palestine conflict changed. How so?

7.  Dr. Crawford refered to three "sticking points" of the Palestine/Isreal conflict, that kept the two of them from establishing peace. What were the three? Explain.

8.  In Ali’s Short-Course History of US Imperialism, what does he mean by ‘Occidentalism?’

9.  What does Ali claim was the first big step to the US becoming the world power it is today?

10.  According to Ali in September Surprise, how has the 9/11 attacks strengthened the domestic and international standing of the Bush administration?

11.  In September Surprise, Ali talks about the novelist Munif. Give some examples as to why he refers to Saudi Arabia as a City of Salt.

12.  What are the two Muslim states that Ali mentions as being seriously affected by the crisis and war inaugurated on September 11? Give an example for each.

13.  Describe the meaning of “asymmetrical warfare.”

14.  What are three common elements discussed as part of the definition of terrorism?

15.  What do you think is the most important element distinguishing terrorism from legitimate violence (aka war acts) and why?

16.  Were the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki acts of terrorism? Be able to argue both the pro and con positions.

17.  Explain Wolfewitz's view of economies in relation to the state and Iraq (From the Klein Article)

18.  In 2-3 sentences explain the "honey pot theory" discussed in the Klein article

19.  How did Ibn Wahhab feel about the contemporary practice of Islam?

20.  Why did Ibn Wahhab have a problem with gravestones?

21.  What role did Muhammed Ali play in the conflicts between the

22.  Wahhabists and the British/French alliance?

23.  Compare and contrast Gellner or Huntington to Said and explain whose view you think is superior and why do you ascribe to it?

24.  Professor Crawford stated that he doesn’t think that Wallerstein’s World Systems Theory can be understood in terms of Islamic society because it is an economic idea. First, explain Wallerstein’s theory and second explain whether or not you agree with Professor Crawford’s argument.

25.  Explain Professor Crawford’s argument about the “conundrum of coherence.”

26.  According to Manger, why can the lack of an Industrial Revolution be regarded as positive to some, despite the fact that many see it as a failure?

27.  What does Islamic scholarship prove about the “norm” in societies and its relationship to the new imperialism of countries like the US?

28.  As stated in Burke, where is Hagob Hagobian from and why does he have to leave as a child?

29.  How do industrialization and modernization affect Hagob Hagobian's life and career, according to Burke?

30.  Explain why the Jewish population dwindles during Naji’s lifetime. Does this affect him? If so, how?

31.  Explain Naji’s background and how family values are integrated into his story, as told in Burke.

32.  Explain what a settlement is, and discuss June Leavitt’s opinion of them.

33.  According to Burke, What is June Leavitt’s motivation for migration to Israel, and how is her story atypical compared to those of other settlers?

34.  Explain how Ahmad, a Kuwaiti pearl diver, was exploited in his work, the society he lived in before and after WWII.

35.  Explain the role women played by using Bibi Maryam: A Bakhtiyari Tribal Woman, as an example of how times were changing.

36.  What is the significance of tribes in both Bibi Maryam and Ahmad’s stories? How did the tribal aspect both play a role in each of their lives?

37.  In the story concerning Gulab: the Afghan schoolteacher, what was the political situation where he resided? What is the decision he has to make concerning his brothers? (This relates to the political situation)

38.  Where is Sarajevo and what is the situation in Sarajevo that pertains to the two goals of this course?

39.  Who is Grand Mufti Mustafa Ceric? Why is he important to take note of?

40.  Describe the idea and practice of Islam in Bosnia.

41.  What is the general feeling of Bosnian Muslims about living in a culturally diverse community?

42.  List and define the five pillars of Islam

43.  What is the difference between an "arab" and a "Muslim"?

44.  What differentiates the Sunnis and the Shiites?

45.  What are the goals of this course?

46.  Choose three readings, and describe how they fit with the goals of this course.