ETHNIC OR CULTURAL GROUPS NORTH AFRICA AND SOUTHWEST

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ETHNIC OR CULTURAL GROUPS NORTH AFRICA AND SOUTHWEST ASIA

ETHNIC OR CULTURAL GROUPS NORTH AFRICA AND SOUTHWEST ASIA

WHAT IS AN ETHNIC GROUP ? An ethnicity, or ethnic group, is a group

WHAT IS AN ETHNIC GROUP ? An ethnicity, or ethnic group, is a group of people sharing a common and distinctive culture, religion and language.

ARAB the primary ethnic group of SWA & NA Religion: mostly Muslim Language: Arabic

ARAB the primary ethnic group of SWA & NA Religion: mostly Muslim Language: Arabic Family is very important

BEDOUINS Bedouins are nomads in the deserts of NA & SWA. They are known

BEDOUINS Bedouins are nomads in the deserts of NA & SWA. They are known for rich oral poetic tradition, their herding lifestyle, emphasis on community and their traditional code of honor. Religion: mostly Muslim Language: Arabic

PERSIANS • Persians are a non-Arab ethnic group • Persians primarily live in Iran

PERSIANS • Persians are a non-Arab ethnic group • Persians primarily live in Iran (and some of Afghanistan) • Persians are primarily Shia (Shi’ite) Muslim • Language – Farsi • Created Zoroastrianism • Known for their rugs and art

KURDS • Kurds are a non-Arab ethnic group • Kurds want their own homeland

KURDS • Kurds are a non-Arab ethnic group • Kurds want their own homeland – Kurdistan • Stateless Nation • Their religion is primarily Sunni Muslim • Language Kurdish (related to Farsi) • Culture • Kurdish folklore is about respect for elders (particularly women), hospitality, courage, bravery, and the love of freedom • Kurds love music, poetry and dancing • Primarily farmers & herders

TURKS • Turks are a non-Arab ethnic group • Turks primarily live in Turkey

TURKS • Turks are a non-Arab ethnic group • Turks primarily live in Turkey • The religion is primarily Sunni Muslim • They speak Turkish

BERBERS • Berbers are a non-Arab ethnic group • Berbers primarily live in Morocco,

BERBERS • Berbers are a non-Arab ethnic group • Berbers primarily live in Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, and Egypt • Religion: Sunni Muslim • Language: Tamazight • Culture • Disappearing because they are assimilating with Arabs • Live in clay huts or goat hair tents in rural areas • Primarily herders

JEWS • Jews are a religious group living mostly in Jerusalem (southeast corner), Israel,

JEWS • Jews are a religious group living mostly in Jerusalem (southeast corner), Israel, and part of the Golan Heights. • Jews claim Palestine (modernday Israel) as their rightful homeland • Religion – Judaism • Jews speak Hebrew

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