Noah Feldman: Politics and religion are technologies

Noah Feldman: Politics and religion are technologies

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Interactive Video

Social Studies

11th Grade - University

Hard

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The video explores the idea that politics and religion, specifically democracy and Islam, can be seen as technologies. It discusses how these concepts are contested and how they have influenced global events, such as the 9/11 attacks and subsequent wars. The speaker suggests that despite conflicts, there is hope for compatibility between Islam and democracy, leading to positive transformations in the Muslim world. The video concludes with a discussion on the potential risks and opportunities of war, emphasizing the importance of active participation in shaping democratic and Islamic governance.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is democracy conceptualized in the context of this discussion?

As a form of despotism

As a religious belief

As a technology for power control

As anarchy

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event is considered a precipitating cause of the wars discussed?

The Cold War

9/11 attacks

The Kyoto Protocol

The election of President Bush

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of Islamists as described in the discussion?

They advocate for anarchy

They see Islam as a solution to various issues

They promote secularism

They reject all forms of democracy

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are democracy and Islam described as 'contested concepts'?

They have a single, clear definition

They are universally agreed upon

They are subject to diverse interpretations

They are easily represented visually

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a challenge in representing democracy and Islam visually?

They lack straightforward representation

They are universally understood

They are easily depicted

They have clear symbols

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the perspective of many Muslims regarding the compatibility of Islam and democracy?

They are fundamentally incompatible

They can coexist harmoniously

Islam should replace democracy

Democracy should replace Islam

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common belief among Muslims regarding Islam and democracy?

They are inherently opposed

They can be synthesized

Democracy should be abandoned

Islam should be abandoned

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