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Guests of the Sheik

Iraq. http://worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/asia/lgcolor/iqcolor.htmhttp://www.iraqkids.org/images/iraq-map-province1.gif. Great Ziggurat of Ur, near Nasiriyah, Iraq, 2047

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Guests of the Sheik

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    1. Guests of the Sheik An Introduction to Iraqi History With this book, we will focus on: The benefits and limitations of participant observation Worldview, norms and values The interconnection of: kinship systems, political organization, and modes of production

    2. Iraq

    3. Great Ziggurat of Ur, near Nasiriyah, Iraq, 2047 – 1940 BCE

    4. Red---Under Prophet Mohammad, 622-632 CE Orange--Under the Patriarchal Caliphate, 632-661 CE Yellow--Under the Umayyad Caliphate, 661-750 CE

    6. British entering Baghdad, 1917

    7. Elizabeth Warnock Fernea in Cairo, Egypt in 2001

    8. El Nahra Village

    9. An Abayah Asha and Foota, as worn by Elizabeth Fernea

    11. Other forms of modest dress Burqa Headscarf with regular, modest clothing

    12. Civilians fleeing fighting in Diwaniya, August 2006

    13. Participant Observation Benefits Limitations

    14. What are the major values of the women of this village in Iraq? What is key to being a good woman in this community?

    15. Study Guide for Film: Shi’ism: Awaiting the Hidden Imam Abstract: “This documentary film discusses the history of Shi'ism, its origins, mythology of martyrdom, the centuries of persecution and discrimination of Shi'ism as a minority faith, and its basic tenets including the belief in the twelfth, or 'hidden' Imam, who will appear on the Last Day as the Mahdi. Filmed in Iran, Lebanon, and Iraq, this film interweaves contemporary and historical footage, and introduces Muslim scholars, philosophers, writers, politicians and religious leaders discussing a wide range of issues.” (from RU Media Library Catalogue)

    16. When, where, why and how did the split in Islam occur? What is the place of the Koran in Shi’ite and Sunni belief and practice? What are the similarities in Islamic and Catholic practices depicted in the film. Where is Shi’ism found? In which countries does Shi’ism predominate? IDENTIFY: Mohammed Abu Bakr Ali Hussein Karbala Hidden Imam Ayatollah Caliph Imam Koran Bibi Shahrbanu

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