Middle East Ethnic Groups Write in the Top

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Middle East Ethnic Groups

Middle East Ethnic Groups

Write in the Top Margin of Page 11 l SS 7 G 8 a.

Write in the Top Margin of Page 11 l SS 7 G 8 a. b. d. ¡A. Explain the differences between an ethnic group and a religious group ¡B. Explain the diversity of religions within the Arabs, Persians, and Kurds ¡D. Explain the division between the Sunni and Shi’i Muslims

Top of Page 11 Above the Middle Hole l Write the question and answer:

Top of Page 11 Above the Middle Hole l Write the question and answer: ¡What ethnic and religious group do you belong?

What is an ethnic group? l People with a shared or common: ¡ history

What is an ethnic group? l People with a shared or common: ¡ history ¡ cultural traditions ¡ geographical origin ¡ descent from common ancestors ¡ language ¡ religion

Ethnic Group Examples l White ¡ British ¡ White American l Mixed ¡ White

Ethnic Group Examples l White ¡ British ¡ White American l Mixed ¡ White and Black Caribbean ¡ White and Black African ¡ White and Asian l Asian ¡ Indian ¡ Pakistani ¡ Bangladeshi ¡ Chinese ¡ Korean l Black ¡ Caribbean ¡ African American

What is a religious group? ¡ A group with the same religious beliefs and

What is a religious group? ¡ A group with the same religious beliefs and practices ¡Examples: l. Christian l. Buddhist l. Hindu l. Jewish l. Muslim l. Shinto

Sunni and Shi’i Sunni Shiite or Shi’i How many Followers? 940 million (90% of

Sunni and Shi’i Sunni Shiite or Shi’i How many Followers? 940 million (90% of Muslims) 120 million (10% of Muslims) Did Muhammad designate a successor? No Yes Any qualified leader Muhammad’s Family Successor to the Prophet Muhammad

Kurds (mountain dwellers) l Population: ¡ 25 to 35 million ¡ Largest stateless ethnic

Kurds (mountain dwellers) l Population: ¡ 25 to 35 million ¡ Largest stateless ethnic group in the world ¡ ½ live in Turkey ¡ Several million in Northern Iraq and NW Iran l Religion: Most are Sunni Muslims, and there is a small minority of Shi’i l Language: Kurdish

Persians l Population: Majority in Iran (Persia) l Religion: Shi’i Muslim 87%, Sunni 9%

Persians l Population: Majority in Iran (Persia) l Religion: Shi’i Muslim 87%, Sunni 9% l Language: Persian (Farsi)

Arabs l Population: The largest major ethnic group in the Middle East (Iraq, Saudi

Arabs l Population: The largest major ethnic group in the Middle East (Iraq, Saudi Arabia) l Religion: Islam (Sunni) l Language: Arabic

Acrostics - August l Autumn is coming soon l Unbox the lesson plans l

Acrostics - August l Autumn is coming soon l Unbox the lesson plans l Grading papers starts again l Understand new students needs l Summer is over l Thankful football season starts

Bottom of Page 11 l Make an acrostic using one of the Ethnic groups

Bottom of Page 11 l Make an acrostic using one of the Ethnic groups we discussed. l Using each letter describe what you have learned about the group. You may use phrases. All over the Middle East R A B S

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