Muslim Americans
Arab Americans
Counseling
Stereotypes, etc.
Random
100
Of the two major sects of Muslims (Sunni or Shites) which is the larger group?
What is Sunni.
100
When did Arab Americans first begin to immigrate to the US?
What is late 1800's
100
Why have Arab Americans and Muslim Americans received very little attention for mental health issues?
They see emotional problems as being personal issues
100
700 violent incidents during the first ___ weeks
9
100
What makes someone a Muslim American?
They are followers of Islam BUT they live in the United States
200
62.1% of Muslims worldwide are found in this area
What is Asia-Pasific
200
How many Arab American's are there in the US according to the US censuses?
What is 1.8 million
200
According to the culture, who should the client first talk to about their emotional problems?
The family
200
800 cases of _______ discrimination
employment
200
Many Muslim women tend to avoid contact with other non-related men. Name one example of contact that they would avoid
Shaking hands Hugging
300
Lives are governed by the Islamic laws of what
What is the Qur'am
300
When were the two other major waves of immigration for Arab Americans?
1875 to WWII After WWII
300
_________ counselor pairing may be problematic
What is cross-gender
300
What were the dates that the stereotype, racism, discrimination facts come from? Between __________ and __________
9/11/01 and 10/11/02
300
The Qur'am is the Islamic holy book. It is considered to be the _______
literal word of God
400
What are the roles of the males and females of the household?
Men serve as providers and head of household Females maintain the home and raise children
400
Only about _____ of Arab Americans are Muslim
1/4
400
Muslim Americans believe that all answers exist within the ___
What is Qur'am
400
80 cases of illegal or discriminatory removal from _______
What is aircrafts
400
Arab Americans mainly speak what language?
What is Arabic
500
Who is prepared to become the head of the extended family?
The eldest son
500
Name three countries which Arab Americans have originated from
Lebanon Syria Egypt Palestine Jordan Iraq
500
Name two things that a counselor needs to do or be aware of when working with Arab Americans or Muslim Americans
Be aware of their own biases and misperceptions Be able to understand Arab culturally appropriate interventions Challenge stereotyped images they have of clients Understand cultural and sociopolitical factors
500
Name two events that had a profound impact on Arab Americans and Muslim Americans
September 11, 2001 Boston Marathon Bombing
500
What is the actual number of Arab Americans in the U.S. according to the Arab American Institute?
What is 3,665,789
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