Assignment:
Islam was founded by the prophet Mohammed. After his death in 632, a split occurred in Islam, creating two groups who became known as Shi'ites and Sunnis. Assess the importance of the split in Islam to both the war on terrorism and the war in Iraq and hypothesize one way in which the analysis of the differences between the Shi'ites and Sunnis and the information that it yields is useful relative to the current situation in Iraq. Provide a rationale for your response.
The militant version of Islam first began in the 11th century and has continued to develop in modern times. Determine whether or not you believe that the three individuals most recognized as founding this militant philosophy influenced Osama bin Laden's decisions and/or his role in terrorism. Provide support for your rationale.