Question

Using four or more complete sentences, differentiate between nationalism and Islamism. Describe why these two concepts emerged as strong values in the Middle East after World War I.

Answer 1

Both, nationalism and Islamism, were ways that were used by the authorities of the newly formed countries for unification and strengthening the position of the nation, and the politicians as well.

Nationalism was based on ethnic level, and it was a way of creating despise, revolt, anger, towards the other nations. It was used as a unification method and for creating a nationalist core, and in this way the authorities were able to create a large mass of people that were willing to fight for their own nation, and had a deep hatred towards the other nations.

Islamism was based on religious level, and it was promoting unification on religious basis, but was also creating lots of hatred and aggression towards other religions. In this way, the authorities were trying to create a strong religious core in the country, but also brotherly alliances with the countries that practice the same religion.

Both, nationalism and Islamism were terrible towards the minorities, and the nationalist were killing and committing genocides on ethnic level, while the Islamist were doing the same but on religious level.

Answer 2

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Nationalism and Islamism were two values that emerged in the Middle East after World War I (WWI). Nationalism takes place when people are unified as a nation based on common history, beliefs, and other cultural elements. When people are unified as a nation, they often desire land to create a state. After WWI, many Middle Eastern nations were unhappy with European occupation. This motivated many groups to become independent states and to seek out land to do so. In some cases, the desire for land has led to conflict between nations. Islamism is a concept in which a society is infused with Islamic values in all aspects of life. Islamic values are taught in school, shared at social events, and are even a part of the group’s government system. Islamism became an important value that was incorporated in numerous Arab states after WWI. After the war, victorious European states divided Middle Eastern lands, and in some cases, they took advantage of the Arab population. Members of these populations harbored resentment against Western culture, leading to the push for Islamism.

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