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Introduction to SWA Ethnic & Religious Groups

Explore the definitions of ethnic and religious groups in Southwest Asia, their conflicts and connections, and the ongoing issues in the region. Gain a better understanding of the shared traditions, beliefs, and struggles among different groups.

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Introduction to SWA Ethnic & Religious Groups

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  1. Introduction to SWA Ethnic & Religious Groups E.Q.’s & Warm-ups for the Week Ending September 13, 2019

  2. Monday September 9, 2019 E.Q. September 9, 2019: What is the definition of an Ethnic Group? Warm-up: List the two main environmental problems in SWA.

  3. ANSWERS E.Q. Answer: A group of people who share traditions and ideas that have been part of their communities for generations. Warm-up: Water pollution and Soil pollution

  4. Tuesday September 10, 2019 E.Q. for Tuesday September 10, 2019: Explain the differences between an Ethnic Group and a Religious Group. Warm-up: List the three ethnic groups in SWA and where they are found.

  5. ANSWERS E.Q. Answer for Tuesday: A Religious Group starts with a belief system in a God or Gods, Ethnic Groups never mention God although they may mention religion. Warm-up: Arabs, Live all over SWA Persians, Live primarily in Iran Kurds, Do not have a homeland. They live in a region that includes a corner of Turkey, Iraq & Iran

  6. Wednesday September 11, 2019 E.Q. for Wednesday September 11, 2019: How has the shared promises of God led to ongoing conflict between ethnic and religious groups in SWA? Warm-up: Name three common factors shared by Religious groups in SWA.

  7. ANSWERS E.Q. Answers: Because all these religions believe that God made a covenant (promise) to give them the land through the Patriarch Abraham and his sons each religion has a passion for the land and are willing to die to protect it. Warm-up: Each religion is monotheistic Each religion has the same Patriarchs Each religion shares similar scripture in their Holy Books Each religion began in SWA

  8. Thursday September 12, 2019 E.Q. for Thursday September 12, 2019: Compare & Contrast the 3 major religions of SWA. Warm-up: What are OPEC’s two main goals?

  9. ANSWERS E.Q. Answers: Similar: Patriarchs, Holy scripture, Monotheistic, Belief in Messiah, Prophets, Began in SWA, Common Sacred Sites Differences: Jesus as Messiah, Muhammad as last Prophet, Different Holy Cities, Different Sacred Sites

  10. Friday September 13, 2019 E.Q. for Friday September 13, 2019: What is the basis for the current fighting between Turkey & the Kurds? Warm-up: How are Judaism, Christianity & Islam connected?

  11. ANSWERS E.Q. Answers: As a result of fighting along side Turkey and the USA to defeat ISIS, the Kurds are trying to carve-out a portion of SWA as the homeland they’ve never had. Warm-up: They are connected through the Patriarchs Abraham, Isaac & Jacob

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