Ethnic Groups
Name the three major ethnic groups in the Middle East
Kurd, Persians, Arabs
Name the three main religious groups that we have discussed in this unit.
Muslims, Jews, and Christians
What do followers of Judaism call their deity?
Yahweh
Who is the founder of Christianity?
Jesus
What is the Holy Book of Islam?
The Qu'ran
Can someone change their ethnic group?
No
Can someone change their religious group?
Yes
What is the date of creation for Judaism?
2000 B.C.
What is the name of the deity for Christianity?
God/Jesus
Many Muslim nations follow this law found in the Qu'ran
Sharia Law
In what area of the Middle East do the Kurds live?
The mountainous region of the Middle East: Iran, Turkey
When was Islam created?
610 A.D.
What is the "Holy Book" of Judaism?
The Torah
What is the date of creation for Christianity?
33 A.D.
Today the Sunni Muslims are led by _______
Caliphs
In what area of the Middle East do the Persians live?
Pakistan, Turkey, Iran
What is the difference between a monotheistic religion and a polytheistic religion?
Monotheistic: Belief in only one deity
Polytheistic: Belief in multiple deities
Who is the founder of Judaism?
Abraham
Name the place of worship for Christianity
Church
Most people in Iran belong to the branch of Islam known as _____
Shia
In what area do the Arabs live?
In modern times, which two religious groups have been fighting over the rights to the historic land of Palestine?
Muslims and Jews
___________- The scattering of the Jewish people from the Holy Land (Israel/Palestine)
Diaspora
Name the "Holy City" of Christianity
Jerusalem
Explain the conflict between the Sunni and Shia Muslims
Sunni's: believe that Muslim rulers should be voted on "Caliphs"
Shia's: believe Muslim rulers should be of Muhammad's bloodline. They cannot agree on who should lead the Muslims.