ISIS: A New Caliphate in the Middle East?

The video discusses the formation of the Islamic State and its claim to a new caliphate, providing historical context on caliphates and their significance. It explores the modern implications of historical borders in the Middle East and the current challenges posed by the Islamic State, including its conflicts with Shiite groups and the accumulation of weapons and resources.

What was the original name of the group now known as the Islamic State?

• Al-Qaeda

• ISIS

• Taliban

• Boko Haram

Who was the first caliph after the death of Prophet Mohammed?

• Umar ibn al-Khattab

• Ali ibn Abi Talib

• Abu Bakr

• Uthman ibn Affan

Which empires were in decline during the rise of the first caliphate?

• Roman and Greek

• British and French

• Byzantine and Persian

• Ottoman and Mughal

What major event led to the redrawing of borders in the Middle East?

• The Gulf War

• World War I

• The Cold War

• World War II

Which country is predominantly Shiite, causing tension with the Sunni Islamic State?

• Saudi Arabia

• Iran

• Iraq

• Turkey

How is the global Muslim community reacting to the Islamic State's claim to a caliphate?

• They are rejecting it

• They are divided

• They are supporting it

• They are indifferent

What is a significant challenge posed by the Islamic State to Iraq?

• Economic sanctions

• Military strength and resources

• Environmental issues

• Diplomatic isolation