1.  Match the words from the article with their definitions below:
--facism, imperialism (found in paragraph 1)
--subjugate (paragraph 3)
--dominate, nationalism, trans-national, ideology (paragraph 4)
--practitioners, adherents (paragraph 6)
--inception (paragraph 7)

a) _______________ relating to or involving several nations or nationalities
b) _______________ the beginning of something
c) _______________ to defeat people or a country and rule them in a way which allows them no freedom
d) _______________ exalting one nation above all others and placing primary emphasis on promotion of its culture and interests as opposed to those of other nations or supranational groups
e) _______________ a political system based on a very powerful leader, state control and extreme pride in country and race, and in which political opposition is not allowed
f) _______________ a supporter, as of a cause or individual
g) _______________ a set of beliefs or principles, especially one on which a political system, party or organization is based
h) _______________ one who practices something, especially an occupation, profession [or religion]
i) _______________ a system in which a country rules other countries, sometimes having used force to obtain power over them
j) _______________ to control, govern, or rule by superior authority or power
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2.  What is the difference between Imperial Japan and imperialist Islam, according to Mr. Prager (in paragraphs 3 and 4)?

3.  In his book  "Islamic Imperialism," Efraim Karsh acknowledges that the Christian Church has subjugated peoples to Christianity (paragraphs 8 and 9 of the article).  But what difference does he describe between Christianity and Islam?

4.  Re-read the quotes from Muslim leaders.  What similar idea do they convey about Islam's role in the world?

5.  Re-read pargraphs 15-18.  What is the problem with Muslims wanting the whole world to be Muslim, according to Mr. Prager?  What solutions does he offer?

6.  What do you think of Mr. Prager's warning that we need to understand that we are fighting a war against an ideology (Islamic imperialism) that wishes us (in the West, in the United States) to convert, be subject to Islamic law, or die?