Exploring Southwest Asia: Ethnic Groups, Religions, and Cultural Diversity
Discover the rich diversity of Southwest Asia through an exploration of ethnic groups, religions, and cultural elements. Learn about the impact of location, climate, and natural resources on the region. Delve into topics such as monotheism, major religions, and the unique characteristics that shape the lives of people in this vibrant land.
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Social Studies Dr. Murzynowski
Standards and Objectives SS7G5 Locate selected features of Southwest Asia (Middle East). SS7G7 Explain the impact of location, climate, physical characteristics, distribution of natural resources, and population distribution on Southwest Asia (Middle East). Ethnic groups and religious groups in the region Monotheism: 3 religions that originated in SW Asia
Assessment 1. Name three major ethnic group in Southwest Asia. Where do they live? What language do they speak? 2. Where do they live? 3. What religion do they practice? 4. What language do they speak? 5. Distinguish between monotheism and polytheism? In textbook, Chapter 4
Extended Learning Southwest Asia is a land of incredible diversity in the ethnic groups and religious groups of its people. How do you think this affects the people who live there? Use context clues and pictures to define words listed in the section 2 on page 73 World Studies: Clairmont Press: ethnic group, monotheism, polytheism, Judaism, synagogue, Yom Kippur, Christianity, Muslim, Islam View article https://www.britannica.com/topic-browse/Society/Peoples-of-the-World/Peoples- of-the-Middle-East Record 10 major ideas discussed in article. Quizziz https://quizizz.com/admin/quiz/5a75ce08ea09110025d6a363/middle-east
Work Define ethnic group and give 3 examples in SW Asia Make chart identifying each ethnic group: Kurds, Arabs, Persians Where do they live? What are the main religions practiced by each? Identify the 3 main religions were started in SW Asia? Define monotheism? Make chart: Judaism, Christianity, Islam: Founder, Followers, Sacred Text, Place of Worship, Major Beliefs
