1. Terrorist Groups Mujahideen – warriors fighting to defend fellow Muslims. Also known as guerrilla fighters in Islamic countries, especially those who are fighting against non-Muslim forces.

2. Al Qaeda Origins combat the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan Funded by Bin Laden in the eighties Moved to Saudi Arabia after Soviets withdrew Drive Americans and American influence out of all Muslim nations, especially Saudi Arabia, destroy Israel, and topple pro-Western dictatorships around the Middle East Unite all Muslims and establish, by force if necessary, an Islamic nation adhering to the rule of the first Caliphs

3. Taliban Emerged in Afghanistan after the withdrawal of Soviet troops. Controlled nearly 90% of Afghanistan in 1998. Driven from power by a U.S. led coalition after 9/11 Promised peace, security, and their version of Sharia Law while in power. Support public executions of convicted murderers and adulterers. Amputations of those found guilty of theft. Ban television, music, movies, and disapprove of girls 10 and over attending school

4. ISIS Islamic State of Iraq and Syria also known as the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. Formerly known as AQI Believed to have become more radicalized due to the United States invasion of Iraq. As government troops began to overtake the opposition in Syria during the civil war, ISIS, flush with weapons and cash, moved in and took control of several towns in northeast Syria.

5. ISIS