Ethnic Groups of Southwest Asia

Which of the following is NOT an ethnic group found in Southwest Asia?

• Arab

• Kurd

• Muslim

• Persian

Which ethnic group is the dominant ethnic group in Southwest Asia?

• Arab

• Kurd

• Persian

•The Arabs of Southwest Asia believe themselves to be descendants of ___________ through his son Ishmael.

• Abraham

• Jesus Christ

• Muhammad

Most Arabs living in SW Asia practice this religion:

• Christianity

• Islam

• Judaism

Small numbers of Arabs practice this religion:

• Christianity

• Islam

• Muhammad

Not all Arabs are Muslims, and not all Muslims are Arabs.

• True

• False

Islam consists of 2 main groups. The 2 main groups are:

• Ashanti and Arab

• Arab and Sunni

• Sunni and Shia

• Persian and Shia

Sunni Islam dominates in most Arab areas, especially in North Africa.

• True

• False

Arabs speak the Kurdish language.

• True

• False

Which ethnic group lives in Turkey, Syria, Iraq, and Iran?

• Arab

• Kurd

• Persian