Ethnic and Religious Groups w/Political Map (Middle East) 2023

What issue led to the split between the Sunni and Shia in Islam?

• Arguments over what should be in the Five Pillars

• Shia believed only Arabs could be Muslims

• They disagreed over who should lead the Muslim community after the death of Muhammad

• Sunni wanted to change the direction of prayer to Jerusalem

Which of the characteristics is NOT shared by Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?

• They all have a holy book

• Jesus was a great prophet

• Abraham  is an important figure

• There is one God

Which would be the BEST example of an ethnic group?

• People who share a belief in god or gods

• People who grow similar food

• People who live in the same area

• People who share cultural ideas and beliefs

Which would be the BEST example of a religious group?

• People who share a belief in god or gods

• People who grow similar food

• People who live in the same area

• People who share cultural ideas and beliefs

The three main religious groups of the Middle East have which characteristic in common?

• They are monotheistic

• They are polytheistic

• They share the same holy book

• They are all ethnic groups

What is the religion of most Persians?

• Judaism

• Christianity

• Shia Muslim

• Sunni Muslim

What is the religion of most Arabs in Southwest Asia (and the world)?

• Judaism

• Christianity

• Shia Muslim

• Sunni Muslim

What is the religion of most of the people who live in Israel?

• Judaism

• Christianity

• Shia Muslim

• Sunni Muslim

The Torah is the sacred text for which religion?

• Judaism

• Christianity

• Islam

Which religion teaches the Five Pillars of Faith?

• Judaism

• Christianity

• Islam