Ethnic Groups of SW Asia and Mapping Warm Up

Which ethnic group has the largest population in Southwest Asia?

• Kurds

• Jews

• Arabs

• Persians

Which do Kurds share as part of their ethnic group?

• the Kurdish language

• they live in the same country

• self-rule in the land of Kurdistan

• the ability to move freely to other countries

What modern country is the home to those who call themselves Persians?

• Iran

• Iraq

• Israel

• Syria

Most Persians practice what religion?

• Christianity

• Sunni Islam

• Shia Islam

• Zoroastrianism

Most Kurds practice what religion?

• Christianity

• Sunni Islam

• Shia Islam

• Judaism

Which of the following statements about Arabs is NOT true?

• All Arabs practice Islam

• Arabic people have diverse religious practices

• Arab culture has made significant contributions to art, architecture, literature, math, and science.

• The Arabic language is an important aspect of what it means to be Arab.

What are the 3 main ethnic groups of Southwest Asia?

• Arabs, Jews, Kurds

• Kurds, Persians, Christians

• Jews, Muslims, Christians

• Arabs, Kurds, Persians