Standard: Wars in SWA This topic relates to our standards because the US isat war right now trying to stop terrorist like this and now we will have to focus and make sure we aren't attacked by Iraq while we are making sure we won't be attacked my Afghanistan. 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 religious group. b. Explain the diversity of religions within the Arabs, Persians, and Kurds. c. Compare and contrast the prominent religions in Southwest Asia (Middle East): Judaism, Islam, and Christianity. d. Explain the reason for the division between Sunni and Shia Muslims. e. Evaluate how the literacy rate affects the standard of living. |
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