Southwest Asia Ethnic and Religious Groups

True or False: People who belong to the same ethnic group have the same or similar beliefs.

• True

• False

Check all of the characteristics that make up ethnicity.

• Common ancestry

• Common Culture

• Common Customs

• Common beliefs

Which ethnic group makes up 90% of Southwest Asia's population?

• Persians

• Muslims

• Arabs

• Kurds

Which of the following is NOT a common characteristic of Southwest Asia's major religions?

• Jesus is the Messiah or savior of mankind

• Belief in one God

• Abraham is the founder of the faith

• All religions began in the Jerusalem region

Which ethnic group is considered a minority in Southwest Asia and lost their homeland?

• Arabs

• Persians

• Kurds

• Palestinians

If Monique prays five times a day toward mecca and plans to go on a hajj in the next year, what religion is she likely to be?

• Muslim

• Christian

• Jewish

• Persian

Check all the options that represent Southwest Asian ethnic groups.

• Muslims

• Persians

• Christians

• Kurds

Which two religions believe that Jesus was a holy figure?

• Christianity and Judaism

• Christianity and Islam

• Islam and Judaism

• Judaism and Persian

Who is the founder of Islam?

• Jesus

• Muhammad

• Abraham

• Moses

Who is the founder of Judaism?

• Jesus

• Muhammad

• Abraham

• Moses