SWA Ethnic Groups SS7G8

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What is an ethnic group?

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A group of people who share a common culture.

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On what basis are ethnic groups identified?

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Religion, race, or national origin

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What is NOT typically something ethnic groups have in common? Options: Favorite television shows, Shared history, Language, Traditions

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Favorite television shows

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Why might two people from the same ethnic group celebrate the same holidays?

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Because they share common cultural traditions

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Describe an ethnic group: What is most important to mention?

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Their shared beliefs, language, and traditions

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Which of the following statements best describes an ethnic group?

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A group of people who share a common culture that has been part of their community for generations.

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Which of the following is NOT one of the three major ethnic groups in the Middle East mentioned in the material? Arabs, Persians, Kurds, Romans

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Romans

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Why do members of an ethnic group share a common culture?

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Because these characteristics have been part of their community for generations.

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Explain the importance of shared culture in an ethnic group.

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Shared culture helps members of an ethnic group feel connected and maintain traditions over generations.

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Which ethnic group is most widely distributed across the Arabian Peninsula according to the map?

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Arab