Transcript Ethnic Group - Hosch 7th Grade Social Studies

Southwest Asia’s
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STANDARDS:
SS7G8 The student will describe the diverse cultures of
the people who live in Southwest Asia (Middle East).
a. Explain the differences between an ethnic group and a
b. Explain the diversity of religions within the Arabs,
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Ethnic Group
• This is a group of people who share a ____________________ .
• They are identified on the basis of religion, ____________________ , or national origin.
• Ethnic groups can have many ____________________ :
• Shared history, common ____________________ , language, religion,
____________________ , beliefs, holidays, food, etc.
• These characteristics have been part of their community for ____________________ .
• All of these things make up a ____________________ that is shared by the members of the
• Three ____________________ in the Middle East are the Arabs, Persians, and Kurds.
Religious Group
• This is a group of people who share a ____________________ .
• A religious group is identified based on common religious beliefs and ____________________
• They believe in the ____________________ (or gods) and have a common sacred text with a
about ____________________ .
• Religious groups have many things in common:
• God(s), prophets, ____________________ , history, ____________________ ,
laws, holy days, etc.
• People from different ethnic groups may share the same religion; however, they may be from
____________________ .
• Three major religious groups in the Middle East are Jews, ____________________ , and
ARABS
Location
• The majority of people in the Middle East are ____________________ .
• Arabs also live in the United States, Canada, parts of ____________________ , and Europe.
Ancestry
• Arabs of Southwest Asia believe themselves to be descendants of Abraham through his
• Arabs make up the ____________________ who live throughout the Middle East.
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Religion
• Most Arabs practice ____________________ , while small numbers of Arabs practice other
• Not all Arabs are Muslims, and ____________________ are Arabs.
• Islam consists mostly of ____________________ .
• The majority of Muslims practice ____________________ , and most others practice Shi’a
• Sunnis and Shi’a disagree about ____________________ of the Muslim world.
• Sunni Islam dominates in most Arab areas, especially in ____________________ .
• Shi’a Islam is dominant among the Arab population in ____________________ , Lebanon,
Bahrain, northern Syria, & northern Yemen.
Language
• Most Arabs, whether they are Muslim or Christian, speak ____________________ .
PERSIANS
Location
• Most Persians ____________________ and make up about half of Iran’s current population.
• The country of Persia became known as Iran in ____________________ .
• Some Persians can also be found living in ____________________ , Tajikistan, Uzbekistan,
Xinjiang province of China.
Ancestry
• The Persians lived in Iran before the ____________________ in the 7th century.
• The Persians’ ancestors were Indo-Europeans who migrated from central Europe and Southern
____________________ .
Religion
• Most Persians in Iran practice ____________________ , but some are Sunni and other
• Persian women have ____________________ as a result of strict cultural and religious
Language
• Persians speak a language called ____________________ (or Persian).
• It is one of the ____________________ that is still spoken today!
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KURDS
Location
• The Kurds are an ethnic group that originated as a ____________________ people.
• Kurds now live in the ____________________ of Turkey, Syria, Iraq, and Iran.
• Kurds form almost 20% of the population of ____________________ .
• Many Kurds live in an area of northern Iraq called ____________________ (not a
• The Kurds are the largest ethnic group in the world ____________________ of their
• There is a strong ____________________ among the Kurds for their own nation.
• This has caused conflict with the countries in which Kurdish people live, and Iraq and Turkey
____________________ and their traditions.
Ancestry
• Kurds of Southwest Asia believe themselves to be descendants of the
Iranian people.
• In fact, Kurds share many aspects of their ____________________ .
Religion
• Like the Arabs, the Kurds are overwhelmingly Muslim, and the great
are Shi’a.
• Kurdish Muslims tend to be ____________________ about certain Islamic practices.
• For example, there are ____________________ for how Kurdish women should dress
Iranian and Arab women.
Language
• ____________________ is an Indo-European language related to Farsi (Persian) and
languages.
• There are ____________________ of Kurdish spoken throughout Southwest Asia.
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Southwest Asia’s
Arabs, Persians, & Kurds
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This is a group of people who share a common culture.
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They are identified on the basis of religion, race, or national
origin.
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Ethnic groups can have many things in common:
• Shared history, common ancestry, language, religion,
traditions, beliefs, holidays, food, etc.
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These characteristics have been part of their community for
generations.
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All of these things make up a common culture that is shared
by the members of the ethnic group.
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Three major ethnic groups in the Middle East are the Arabs,
Persians, and Kurds.
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This is a group of people who share a belief system.
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A religious group is identified based on common religious beliefs
and practices.
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They believe in the same god (or gods) and have a common
sacred text with a specific set of rules about how to live.
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• Religious groups have many things in common:
• God(s), prophets, prayers, history, sacred text, religious laws,
holy days, etc.
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People from different ethnic groups may share the same religion;
however, they may be from different cultures.
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Three major religious groups in the Middle East are Jews, Muslims,
and Christians.
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• The majority of people in the Middle East are Arabs.
• Arabs also live in the United States, Canada, parts of northern
Africa, and Europe.
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• Arabs of Southwest Asia believe themselves to be descendants
of Abraham through his son Ishmael.
• Arabs make up the majority of the people who live throughout
the Middle East.
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• Most Arabs practice Islam, while small numbers of Arabs practice other
religions.
• Not all Arabs are Muslims, and not all Muslims are Arabs.
• Islam consists mostly of two different groups.
• The majority of Muslims practice Sunni Islam, and most others practice
Shi’a Islam.
• Sunnis and Shi’a disagree about who is in charge of the Muslim
world.
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• Sunni Islam dominates in most Arab areas, especially in North
Africa.
• Shi’a Islam is dominant among the Arab population in
southern Iraq, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain,
northern Syria, & northern Yemen.
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The Kaaba, located in Mecca,
Saudi Arabia is the center of
Islam.
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• Most Arabs, whether they are Muslim or Christian,
speak Arabic.
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• Most Persians live in Iran and make up about half of Iran’s
current population.
• The country of Persia became known as Iran in 1935.
• Some Persians can also be found living in Afghanistan,
Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, and the Xinjiang province of
China.
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Iran’s
Demographics
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• The Persians lived in Iran before the arrival of Islam in the 7th
century.
• The Persians’ ancestors were Indo-Europeans who migrated
from central Europe and Southern Russia and formed a great
empire.
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Persian Empire
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• Most Persians in Iran practice Shi’a Islam, but some are Sunni
and other religions.
• Persian women have faced many challenges as a result of strict
cultural and religious practices.
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• Persians speak a language called Farsi (or Persian).
• It is one of the oldest languages that is still spoken today!
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Farsi
Translations
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• The Kurds are an ethnic group that originated as a semi-nomadic,
tribal people.
• Kurds now live in the mountains of Turkey, Syria, Iraq, and Iran.
• Kurds form almost 20% of the population of Turkey and Iraq.
• Many Kurds live in an area of northern Iraq called Kurdistan (not a
separate country).
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• The Kurds are the largest ethnic group in the world without a
country of their own.
• There is a strong nationalist movement among the Kurds for their
own nation.
• This has caused conflict with the countries in which Kurdish
people live, and Iraq and Turkey have both suppressed the Kurds
and their traditions.
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• Kurds of Southwest Asia believe themselves to be descendants
of the Medes, an ancient Iranian people.
• In fact, Kurds share many aspects of their culture with
Iranians.
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• Like the Arabs, the Kurds are overwhelmingly Muslim, and the
great majority are Sunni; only 5% are Shi’a.
• Kurdish Muslims tend to be less strict about certain Islamic
practices.
• For example, there are fewer laws for how Kurdish women
should dress than there are for Iranian and Arab women.
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• Kurdish is an Indo-European language related to Farsi
(Persian) and other Iranian languages.
• There are many different dialects of Kurdish spoken
throughout Southwest Asia.
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Directions: Complete the chart below after discussing the presentation.
Location
Arabs
Persians
Kurds
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Ancestry
Religion
Language
TEACHER INFO: Caricatures
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Print off the Ethnic Group Caricatures handout for each student.
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The students will create statements from the perspective of each of the ethnic
groups discussed in the presentation.
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The statements should include information about the person’s location,
ancestry, religion, language, etc.
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Directions: If the people below were speaking about their ethnic groups, what would they say? Include information about the group’s ancestry, language, location, etc. Add clothing, facial expressions, and symbols to
help distinguish who the people are when you are finished writing.
What is an ethnic group?
Arab:
____________________________________
________
Persian:
Kurd:
____________________________________ ____________________________________
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________
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TEACHER INFO: Comprehension Check
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Print off the Comprehension Check for each student.
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The students will complete this handout at the end of the lesson. You can
count this as a quiz!
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1. What is a community of people sharing a common culture, ancestry, customs, and language known as?
2. What do members of a religious group have in common?
3. The majority of people in the Middle East are members of which ethnic group?
4. Most Arabs are followers of which religion?
5. Kurds live in mountainous parts of the Middle East, an area informally called:
6. Which modern day country is home to Persians?
7. What language do Persians speak?
8. Most Kurds practice __________ Islam, while most Persians practice __________ Islam.
9. True or False (and explain): “Arabs, Persians, and Kurds all live in roughly the same region of the world
and are virtually the same people except they live in different countries.
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Create a colorful graffiti wall that is full of information
that you learned in class today.
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Create a colorful graffiti wall that is full of information
that you learned in class today.
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