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WorksheetsEthnic and Religious Groups w/Political Map (Middle East) 2023
Total questions: 31
Worksheet time: 3hrs 35mins
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
The Bible is the sacred text for which religion?
Judaism
Christianity
Islam
The Qur'an is the sacred text for which religion?
Judaism
Christianity
Islam
The followers of ________ are known as Jews.
Judaism
Christianity
Islam
The followers of ________ are known as Christians.
Judaism
Christianity
Islam
The followers of ________ are known as Muslims.
Judaism
Christianity
Islam
Which religion originated in the Middle East, but is not commonly practiced there today?
Judaism
Christianity
Islam
Which of the following is the largest ethnic group in the world with no country of their own?
Arabs
Kurds
Persians
Sunni and Shia Muslims
Which is the largest ethnic group of Iran?
Arabs
Kurds
Persians
Sunni and Shia Muslims
Which religion started in the Middle East?
Judaism
Christianity
Islam
All 3 religions
Which is the oldest of these 3 religions?
Judaism
Christianity
Islam
Which city is sacred to all 3 religions?
Mecca
Jerusalem
Baghdad
All 3 are sacred to all 3 religions
What country is represented by #1?
Afghanistan
Iraq
Iran
Saudi Arabia
What country is represented by #3?
Afghanistan
Iraq
Iran
Saudi Arabia
What country is represented by #5?
Afghanistan
Iraq
Iran
Saudi Arabia
What country is represented by #6?
Afghanistan
Iraq
Iran
Saudi Arabia
What country is represented by #2?
Turkey
Syria
Israel
Kuwait
What country is represented by #7?
Turkey
Syria
Israel
Kuwait
What country is represented by #4?
Turkey
Syria
Israel
Kuwait
What country is represented by #8?
Turkey
Syria
Israel
Kuwait
What is represented by #1?
Suez Canal
Jordan River
West Bank
Gaza Strip
What is represented by #2?
Suez Canal
Jordan River
West Bank
Gaza Strip
