Middle East Ethnic Groups

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SS7G8a.b.d.A. Explain the differences between an ethnic

group and a religious groupB. Explain the diversity of religions within the

Arabs, Persians, and KurdsD. Explain the division between the Sunni and

Shi’i Muslims

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Write the question and answer:What ethnic and religious group do you belong?

What is an ethnic group?

People with a shared or common:history cultural traditionsgeographical origin descent from common ancestors language religion

Ethnic Group Examples

White British White American

Mixed White and Black Caribbean White and Black African White and Asian

Asian Indian Pakistani Bangladeshi Chinese Korean

Black Caribbean African American

What is a religious group?

A group with the same religious beliefs and practices

Examples: ChristianBuddhist Hindu Jewish Muslim Shinto

Sunni and Shi’i

SunniSunni Shiite or Shi’iShiite or Shi’i

How many Followers?

940 million (90% of Muslims)

120 million(10% of Muslims)

Did Muhammad designate a successor?

No Yes

Successor to the Prophet Muhammad

Any qualified leader

Muhammad’s Family

Kurds (mountain dwellers)

Population: 25 to 35 million Largest stateless ethnic group in the world ½ live in Turkey Several million in Northern Iraq and NW Iran

Religion: Most are Sunni Muslims, and there is a small minority of Shi’i

Language: Kurdish

Persians

Population: Majority in Iran (Persia)

Religion: Shi’i Muslim 87%, Sunni 9%

Language: Persian (Farsi)

Arabs

Population: The largest major ethnic group in the Middle East (Iraq, Saudi Arabia)

Religion: Islam (Sunni) Language: Arabic

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Make an acrostic using one of the Ethnic groups we discussed.

Using each letter describe what you have learned about the group. You may use phrases.

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