ethnic groups of the middle east. arabs where they live languagereligioncustoms/ tradition -middle...
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Ethnic Groups of the Middle East
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ArabsWhere they
live Language Religion Customs/
Tradition
-Middle East
-North Africa-U.S.
-Canada
-South America
-Europe -Belgium
-France
-Germany-Netherlands
-U.K.
-Arabic
.
90% Muslim
-Mainly Sunni
-Some Shi’a
-Few Druze
Most
Non-Muslim
Arabs are Christian
• Originally from the Arabian Peninsula, hence the name Arab
• Share a common history and culture
• They are the largest ethnic group in the Middle East.
• Most important is their language and social values
• The Arabic language was spread by Muslim conquests
• Arabs have made significant contributions to advancements in art, architecture, literature, mathematics and science during the Golden Age of Islam that lasted from 750 to 1258 CE.
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BedouinWhere they live Language Religion Customs/
Tradition
Saudi Arabia
Syria
Jordan
North Africa
Sinai Peninsula
Their own form of Arabic language, which has different dialects
-Islam and other religions
-Bedouin means inhabitant of the desert
-Tribal leaders are called sheikhs
-Originally a nomadic people, but few still live a nomadic way of life.
-Well known for dress and music
-Music is performed at traditional Bedouin ceremonies
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PersiansWhere they
live Language Religion Customs/
Tradition
Iran – it used to be called Persia – hence the name Persians
AKA:Tajiks
Farsi wans~Afghanistan
~Tajikistan
~Uzbekistan
Farsi, or Persian
-Mostly Shi’a Islam
-Few Sunni in East
-Non-Arabic
-They make up more than 50% of Iran’s population.
-Nomadic life has always been part of Persian culture and still makes up more than 10%
-Women face challenges due to the strict cultural and religious practices
-In the past 40 years, women have increased their freedoms
-Well know for art and architecture
-Known for Rugs
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Persian Rugs
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KurdishWhere they
live Language Religion Customs/
Tradition
Turkey
Syria
Iraq
Iran
Armenia
A language related to Persian
-Sunni Muslims
-Traditionally a nomadic people whose life revolved around herding sheep and goats.
-After the collapse of the Ottoman Empire, new states were made, but not for the Kurds. They were no longer free to roam
-Respect for elders, hospitality, bravery, and the love of freedom.
-Showed devotion to pirs, or holy places with offerings
-Less strict about Islamic practices, especially for women
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Kurdistan
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Turks
Language Where they live
Religion Customs/
Tradition
Turkish Turkey
Iran
Islam -Not strict about Islamic practices
-Kurds and Turks fight over issues like education
-Known for architecture, especially mosques
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Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey
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Compare/Contrast
What is the difference between and ethnic
group and a religious group? How are they
similar?