Ethnic and Religious Groups in the Middle East

This video lesson explores the ethnic groups of the Middle East, focusing on Arabs, Persians, and Kurds. It distinguishes between ethnic and religious groups, explaining that ethnic groups share cultural traits, while religious groups share belief systems. The lesson highlights the cultural characteristics of ethnic groups and provides an overview of the major ethnic and religious groups in the Middle East. The session concludes with a preview of the next lesson, which will delve deeper into the similarities and differences among Arabs, Persians, and Kurds.

What is the primary focus of this week's lesson on the Middle East?

• Ethnic groups and their cultures

• Political boundaries in the Middle East

• Economic activities in the Middle East

• Physical features of the Middle East

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an ethnic group?

• Shared language

• Common ancestry

• Same political views

• Shared traditions

Which ethnic group is primarily found in Iran?

• Persians

• Kurds

• Turks

• Arabs

What color represents Arabs on the map discussed in the lesson?

• Burgundy

• Blue

• Tan

• Green

Which ethnic group is mainly located in Turkey?

• Kurds

• Arabs

• Persians

• Turks

How are ethnic groups different from religious groups?

• Ethnic groups are more diverse than religious groups

• Ethnic groups are larger than religious groups

• Ethnic groups are based on political boundaries, while religious groups are not

• Ethnic groups share a common culture, while religious groups share a belief system

Which of the following is a major religious group in the Middle East?

• Sikhs

• Buddhists

• Hindus

• Christians

What is the primary religion practiced by Arabs, Persians, and Kurds?

• Hinduism

• Islam

• Judaism

• Christianity

Which religious group is predominantly found in Israel?

• Jews

• Buddhists

• Christians

• Muslims

What are the two main branches of Islam mentioned in the lesson?

• Orthodox and Reform

• Theravada and Mahayana

• Sunni and Shia

• Catholic and Protestant