WorksheetsSW Asia Religions & Ethnic Groups Test
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 13mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Identify the 3 major Ethnic Groups of the Middle East:
a)
Arabs, Turks, Kurds
b)
Arabs, Persians, Kurds
c)
Kurds, Persians, Buddhists
d)
Turks, Arabs, Persians
2.
Define Monotheism:
a)
the belief that Moses was the one great prophet
b)
the belief that Jesus was the one great prophet
c)
the belief in only one God
d)
the belief in multiple Gods
3.
Emani lives in the desert region of Saudi Arabia and belongs to the largest Ethnic group in the Middle East. What ethnic group does Emani belong to?
a)
Persians
b)
Kurds
c)
Arabs
d)
Turks
4.
When was Judaism founded and by whom:
a)
Moses in 2000 BCE
b)
Jesus in 33 CE
c)
Abraham in 2000 BCE
d)
Muhammad in 622 CE
5.
When did Christianity officially begin?
a)
In 33 CE
b)
In 2000 BCE
c)
In 2200 BCE
d)
In 622 CE
6.
Who is the founder of Islam and when did it begin?
a)
Jesus in 33 CE
b)
Muhammad in 622 CE
c)
Abraham in 2000 BCE
d)
Moses in 2000 BCE
7.
A group of people that share the same culture, traditions, ancestry, food, and heritage are known as what?
a)
Cultural Group
b)
Allegiance
c)
Religious Group
d)
Ethnic Group
8.
Where today will you find most Kurds living?
a)
The mountain region of Turkey, Iran, Iraq and Syria
b)
The river region of Turkey, Iran, Iraq and Syria
c)
Near the Jordan River
d)
The desert region of Saudi Arabia
9.
Define Diaspora:
a)
the ruling of the Jews by an autocratic leader
b)
the separation of Jews from their families
c)
the killing of the Jewish people
d)
the spreading out of the Jews from their homeland
10.
Gabriel is a strong supporter of his faith. He and his family are a part of the largest Religious group in the Middle East. 90% of the Middle East practice the same religion as Gabriel. What religion does Gabriel support?
a)
Christianity
b)
Islam
c)
Judaism
d)
Hinduism
11.
Kyra lives in the country of Iran. She practices Shi'a Islam and is a strong supporter of her faith. Her Ethnic group makes up 2/3 of Iran's total population. What Ethnic Group does Kyra belong to?
a)
Arabs
b)
Turks
c)
Kurds
d)
Persians
12.
Would someone from the Persian Ethnic Group and someone from the Kurdish Ethnic Group speak the same language?
a)
Yes - Absolutely
b)
No - Not necessarily
13.
Sunni and Shi'a are factions of which religious group?
a)
Judaism
b)
Christianity
c)
Islam
d)
Hinduism
14.
Which religious group of the Middle East began here?
a)
Judaism
b)
Christianity
c)
Islam
d)
Confucianism
15.
Which Religious group in SW Asia originated here?
a)
Judaism
b)
Christianity
c)
Islam
d)
Buddhism
16.
People in the same Ethnic Group will always practice the same religion:
a)
True
b)
False
17.
People in the same Religious Group will always practice the same religion:
a)
True
b)
False
18.
Jae lives in the country of Iran. Which facts about Jae and his family are likely true:
a)
Jae is Persian, speaks Farsi, and practices Shi'a Islam
b)
Jae is a Kurd, speaks Kurdish, and practices Shi'a Islam
c)
Jae is an Arab, speaks Hebrew, and practices Judaism
d)
Jae is an Arab, speaks Farsi, and practices Christianity
19.
Which statement below describes a religious group?
a)
Kurds speak the Kurdish language which is a dialect similiar to Farsi
b)
Persians live in the country of Iran and make up a large part of the population
c)
Jews mostly live in Israel and consider Jerusalem to be their Holy city
d)
Arabs have spread out throughout the northern portion of the African continent
20.
Most Kurds practice ______ Islam, while most Persians practice _____ Islam.
a)
Sunni, Shi'a
b)
Shi'a, Sunni
21.
Match the Holy Books with the religions they belong to:
a)
Judaism (Tanuch), Christianity (Torah), Islam (Qur'an)
b)
Judaism (Torah), Christianity (Bible), Islam (Zabur)
c)
Judaism (Tanuch), Christianity (Bible), Islam (Zabur)
d)
Judaism (Torah), Christianity (Bible), Islam (Qur'an)
22.
Many Arabs are Sunni or Shia Muslims; however, some Arabs are Christian or Druze.How does this example illustrate the relationship between ethnic and religious groups?
a)
This example illustrates that a religious group shares a common ancestry with its associated ethnic group.
b)
This example illustrates that a religious group shares a common language with its associated ethnic group.
c)
This example illustrates that an ethnic group can share the same religious background without being part of the same sect.
d)
This examples illustrates that an ethnic group can share a cultural background or ancestry without being part of the same religious group.
23.
What does the majority of the members of the Persian and Kurdish ethnic groups have in common?
a)
religion
b)
nationality
c)
traditional foods
d)
coming of age ceremonies
24.
This monotheistic religion grew out of Judaism:
a)
Christianity
b)
Hinduism
c)
Buddhism
d)
Islam
25.
This group of Muslims thought that upon Muhammad's death, the leadership should go to someone who could bring the community together - not necessarily a descendant of Muhammad.
a)
Shi'a Muslims
b)
Sunni Muslims
26.
This group of Muslims thought the leader of Islam should be a direct descendant of Muhammad.
a)
Shi'a Muslims
b)
Sunni Muslims
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