WH1: Mod Mideast Vocab

The use of violence or threats toachieve political (government) goals.

Group of people living in northern Iraqand Syria, fighting against ISIS

Territory directly controlled by theleader of Sunni Islam. Not currently in existence.

Current President of government forcesin Syria. (fighting in civil war)

Territory directly controlled by theleader of Shia Islam. Currently the nation of Iran.

Terrorist group that broke fromAl-Qaeda and attempting to establish a Caliphate in Mideast.

Nuclear weapon capable of beinglaunched from one continent and land in another.

"to strive", Islamic teaching todefend the faith from both spiritual and material enemies.

Terrorist group w/bases in many unstable countries. Responsible for the 9/11 attacks on America

Title for a high ranking spiritualleader in Shia Islam.