Southwest Asia Ethnic and Religious Groups

Front

True or False: People who belong to the same ethnic group have the same or similar beliefs.

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False

Front

Which ethnic group makes up 90% of Southwest Asia's population?

Back

Arabs

Front

Which of the following is NOT a common characteristic of Southwest Asia's major religions?
- Jesus is the Messiah or savior of mankind
- Belief in one God
- Abraham is the founder of the faith
- All religions began in the Jerusalem region

Back

Jesus is the Messiah or savior of mankind

Front

Which ethnic group is considered a minority in Southwest Asia and lost their homeland?

Back

Kurds

Front

If Monique prays five times a day toward mecca and plans to go on a hajj in the next year, what religion is she likely to be?

Back

Muslim

Front

Which two religions believe that Jesus was a holy figure? Options: Christianity and Judaism, Christianity and Islam, Islam and Judaism, Judaism and Persian

Back

Christianity and Islam

Front

Who is the founder of Islam?

Back

Muhammad

Front

Who is the founder of Judaism?

Back

Abraham

Front

Who is the founder of Christianity?

Back

Jesus

Front

What was the reason for the split within Islam?

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After the death of Muhammad followers couldn't agree on leadership.