 Choose the best answer for each question.  Review Time!!  Choose the best answer for each question. 

Which number marks the approximate location of the Nile River? 1 3 5 7

What is marked by the “2” on the map? Nile River Sahara desert Atlas Mountains Lake Tanganyika

What has caused the Sahel to expand in recent years? Damming rivers and preventing irrigation Heavy rains and flooding over several year Over-grazing and cutting down trees for fuel Government programs that have moved too many people in the area

Which is the biggest threat to the African rainforests today? Overpopulation Wars and political unrest Extended periods of drought Pollution from nuclear power plants

How long was nelson Mandela in prison? Life 10 years Over 25 years Can’t determine

Which sentence is TRUE based on information in the time line? Racial prejudice did not exist in south Africa after 1990. Nelson Mandela lived to see the end of apartheid in South Africa. The South African government freed nelson Mandela in the 21st century. The people of South Africa did not trust Nelson Mandela after he was imprisoned.

Which would be the best title for this time line? 21st Century South Africa Africa in the 20th century The life of Nelson Mandela Important events in South Africa

How do I distinguish among the various religious and ethnic groups in Africa, the Middle East, and Southern & Eastern Asia?

Ethnic Group vs. Religious Group What’s the difference?

What is an Ethnic Group? Group of humans whose members identify with each other, through a common heritage that is real or assumed. This common heritage may be based upon the following: common ancestry (lineage) history / traditions beliefs / customs language shared territory / nationality physical appearance / race

What is a Religious Group? People who share: a set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe. usually involving devotional and ritual observances. moral code that governs or dictates one’s behavior.

Ethnic group and Language Language often helps to define an ethnic group. Language is also the vehicle for culture, which is particularly significant for an ethnic group.

Religious groups Some examples include: To help you understand each group ask questions like… What are some of the basic ideas of each of these groups? Do they have a religious text? Do they believe in a god or many gods? Do they have a place of worship? Some examples include: Christian Muslim (a person who follows Islam) Judaism Buddhism Shinto Hinduism

It can be confusing because… By sharing a common religion, people can belong to the same ethnic group BUT A religious group can include many different ethnic groups

Create a Flipbook! Top Page: CRCT Review: Religious & Ethnic Groups Define religious groups Define ethnic groups Page 2: Africa Draw a T-chart Ethnic Groups & Religious Groups Page 3: Middle East Draw a Mind Maps Page 4: South & East Asia Draw one Mind Map Religious Groups

Answer the following in your Flip Book. Africa Middle East South and East Asia What are the four ethnic groups? Who brought Islam to Africa? Who carried salt and gold to the Sahara? Where do most of the Ashanti live? What symbolizes power for the Ashanti people? What type of religion do the Ashanti practice? Who are the Bantu? What did the Bantu bring to Africa? How many Bantu are in Africa? Where are most Swahili found? What is the language of the Swahili? What are the two major religious groups? Describe each. What are the three ethnic groups? Where do Persians live and what language do they speak? What are majority of the people in the Middle East? What language do they speak? Where do kurds live and how could you best describe the people? What are the three major religious groups? Describe each. What are the five major religious groups? Describe each.

In conclusion… Which would be an example of an ethnic group? People who grow similar food People who share a language or religion People who share a belief in god or gods People who like to read the same literature Which would be an example of a religious group? People who grow similar food People who share a language or religion People who share a belief in god or gods People who like to read the same literature