Languages, Religions, and Ethnicities of the Middle East

The video explores the Middle East's languages, religions, and ethnic groups. It defines the region, discusses the main religions (Islam, Christianity, Judaism), and highlights the Sunni-Shia divide. It covers the languages spoken, including Arabic, Persian, and Hebrew, and examines ethnic diversity, focusing on minority groups like the Kurds and Assyrians.

Which countries are sometimes included in the definition of the Middle East but could be considered separately?

• Egypt and Turkey

• Afghanistan and Cyprus

• Saudi Arabia and Yemen

• Israel and Palestine

Which religion is the most prevalent in the Middle East?

• Islam

• Judaism

• Hinduism

• Christianity

Which country has the third largest Muslim population despite Muslims being a minority there?

• Pakistan

• India

• Bangladesh

• Indonesia

Which sect of Islam is predominant in Iran?

• Sunni

• Sufism

• Shia

• Ibadism

What is the official language of Turkey?

• Arabic

• Persian

• Turkish

• Hebrew

Which language family do Arabic and Hebrew belong to?

• Sino-Tibetan

• Turkic

• Afro-Asiatic

• Indo-European

Which ethnic group in Egypt is predominantly Christian?

• Berbers

• Copts

• Kurds

• Druze

Which group in Syria is a Shia Muslim group that speaks Arabic?

• Yazidis

• Alawites

• Assyrians

• Maronites

Which language is a minority language in all countries where Kurds live?

• Persian

• Turkish

• Kurdish

• Arabic

Which organization includes all Arabic-speaking countries of the Middle East except Israel, Turkey, and Iran?

• NATO

• European Union

• Arab League

• United Nations