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This ethnic group lives in the mountainous regions of Turkey, Iraq, Iran, and Syria.

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Who are the Kurds?

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This is the most populous ethnic group in the Middle East. 90% are Sunni Muslims however some are Christians. They believe they are descendents of Abraham.

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Who are the Arabs?

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This ethnic group is made up of mostly Shi’ites and lives primarily in Iran.

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Who are the Persians?

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This ethnic group has been fighting for its own nation for years.

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Who are the Kurds?

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Ethnic Groups are people belonging to and sharing these things. (Name at least 3)

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What are cultural, racial, religious, and/or linguistic traditions?

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People belonging to a religious group share a _______ ________ __________.

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What is a common belief system?

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Judaism, Islam, and Christianity are all __________________, which means belief in one God.

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What is monotheistic?

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All three major Middle Eastern religions recognize this as a Holy City.

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What is Jerusalem?

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He is known to have ties to all three major Middle Eastern Religions but is know mainly as the founder of Judaism.

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Who is Abraham?

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The order of the three religions from oldest to newest.

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What is Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?

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The name of the religious text that Jews follow.

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What is the Torah?

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The place where Jews worship.

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What is a synagogue?

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The name Jews have for their Supreme Being.

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What is Yahweh?

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This is what remains of King Solomon’s temple where Jews believe their savior will appear and the temple will rebuilt.

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What is the Wailing Wall?

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This is what happened when Jews were forced to leave their homeland and the Jewish faith was spread into other parts of the world.

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What is Diaspora?

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The founder of Christianity who is considered to be the Messiah. He is also considered to be a prophet.

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Who is Jesus?

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These people follow Christianity.

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Who are Christians?

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Name two holidays recognized in the Christian religion.

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What are Christmas, Easter, and/or the Advent.

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The birthplace of Jesus. Also considered to be a holy city.

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What is Bethlehem?

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The Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem is considered sacred to Christians for this reason.

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What is because it is believed to be the place where Jesus was crucified?

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Followers of Islam are called this.

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Who are Muslims?

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One of the Five Pillars of Islam that says that Muslims must make the journey to Mecca if financially able.

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What is Hajj?

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Considered God’s last prophet and also the founder of the Islamic religion.

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Who is Muhammed?

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Muslims fast from sun-up until sundown during this religious holiday.

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What is Ramadan?

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List the following in order:

The Islamic holy text; Islamic name for the Supreme Being; Place where Muslims worship.

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What is Qur’an, Allah, and Mosque?

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