SWA Ethnic & Religious Groups

Which statement is MOST LIKELY true of members of a religious group?

• They live in the same country.

• They speak the same language.

• They share the same belief system.

• They share the same ethnic background.

Shared characteristics such as language, customs, traditions, and physical appearance best describes which of the following?

• ethnic groups

• political parties

• trading partners

• religious groups

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

• Arab

• Kurd

• Persian

• Swahili

Which of the following is NOT a religious group found in Southwest Asia?

• Buddhists

• Christians

• Jews

• Muslims

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

• Arab

• Kurd

• Persian

• Swahili

What religion do most Kurds practice?

• Christianity

• Hinduism

• Judaism

• Islam

Which ethnic group lives in the modern day country of Iran?

• Arab

• Kurd

• Persian

• Swahili

Which ethnic group is the largest one in the world without their own country?

• Arab

• Kurd

• Persian

• Swahili

What religion do most Arabs living in Southwest Asia practice?

• Christianity

• Hinduism

• Judaism

• Islam

What religion do most Persians practice?

• Christianity

• Hinduism

• Judaism

• Islam