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SW Asia Rel/Ethnicit
Ethnic groups and religions in SW Asia/Middle East
Question | Answer |
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Main ethnic groups in SW Asia/M.E. | Arab, Kurd, Persian |
Largest ethnic group | Arab |
Main ethnic group in Iran | Persian |
Ethnic group or groups that practice Shia Islam | Persian |
Ethnic group or groups that practice Sunni Islam | Arab, Kurd |
Definition of ethnic group | People that share the same culture, traditions and history |
Definition of religous group | People that share the same belief in a god or gods |
Monotheism or monotheistic | belief in one god |
Polytheism or polytheistic | belief in more than one god |
Main religions in SW Asia/M.E. | Judaism, Islam, Christianity |
The religion most Arabs practice is _________ | Islam |
The branch of Islam that is the most common in this area is ___________ | Sunni |
A person that practices Islam is a ____________ | Muslim |
A person that practices Judaism is a ________ | Jew |
A person that practices Christianity is a _____ | Christian |
What is the difference in a Sunni Muslim and a Shia Muslim? | Sunni-Most capable leader should rule. Shia-leader must be a blood descendant of Muhammad |
True or False: You can change your ethnic group. | False |
True or False: You can change your religious group. | True |
True or False: All members of an ethnic group must have the same religion. | False |
True or False: All members of a religious group must be in the same ethnic group. | False |
Holy book of Islam | Koran or Qur'an |
Islamic place of worship | Mosque |
Islamic worship leader | Imam |
Founder of Islam | Muhammad |
Is Islam monotheistic or polytheistic? | Monotheistic |
Most holy Islamic city? | Mecca |
What holy Islamic building is located in Jerusalem? | Dome of the Rock |
Islamic holy language? | Arabic |
What one person do Islam, Judaism and Christianity have in common? | Abraham |
When is the Islamic holy time? | Friday at noon. |
List the Five Pillars of the Islamic faith | Public declaration of faith, fasting, praying 5 times a day, giving to the needy, going to Mecca (Hajj) |
Which of the three major religions in this area is the oldest? | Judaism |
Which of the three major religions in this area is the youngest? | Islam |
Who is the founder of Judaism? | Abraham |
Jewish place of worship? | Synagogue |
Jewish holy book? | Torah |
Jewish worship leader? | Rabbi |
What does kosher mean and to what religion is it important? | Food preparation; Judaism |
Is Judaism monotheistic or polytheistic? | Monotheistic |
Which religion or religions believe in the Ten Commandments? | Judaism and Christianity |
Name that Muslims give to God | Allah |
One of the holiest Jewish places in Jerusalem | Western Wall or Wailing Wall |
Religion of most people in Israel | Judaism |
Holy language of Judaism | Hebrew |
Most people in SW Asia/M.E. speak what language? | Arabic |
Jewish holy time | Friday night to Saturday night |
Christian sacred language | There is not one |
Christian holy book | Bible |
Christian place of worship | Church |
Founder of Christianity | Jesus |
The religion or religions that believe that Jesus is the Son of God | Christianity |
Christian worship leader | Pastor, priest, minister |
Is Christianity monotheistic or polytheistic? | Monotheistic |
Why is Jerusalem important to Christians? | City where Jesus was crucified |
Language of most people in Israel | Hebrew |
The Islamic Ka'aba is located in what city? | Mecca |
Christian holy day? | Sunday |
Religion or religions that believe Jesus rose from the dead? | Christianity |
Smallest of the three main ethnic groups | Kurds |
Which of the three main ethnic groups faces discrimination in SW Asia? | Kurds |