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The Question of Identity: Ethnicity, Language, Religion, and Gender

Islamic Period:  The Concept of Ethnicity

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LESSON 1
What is Ethnicity?

Students will get a chance to analyze their own ethnicity as well as that of the peoples of the Middle East.

Created By:  Blake Noel, Bronzeville Scholastic Institute, Chicago, IL

Subject Area(s):  History, Sociology

For Grade Level(s):  8–12

Time Needed:  One week

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GUIDING QUESTIONS
1. What is your ethnicity?

2. What stereotypes about the Middle East were proven false during this activity?

3. What are important components of ethnic identity in the Middle East?

LESSON 2
How Does Ethnicity Affect Middle Eastern Politics?

Students will analyze the effects of ethnicity on the politics and governance of nations within the Middle East.

Created By: Blake Noel, Bronzeville Scholastic Institute, Chicago, IL

Subject Area(s):  History, Sociology, Political Science

For Grade Level(s):  8–12

Time Needed:  One week

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GUIDING QUESTIONS
1. How has ethnicity affected the politics of a Middle Eastern country?

2. Describe the variety of ethnic identities within one Middle Eastern country.

3. What is the role of religion in uniting or dividing political groups within the Middle East?

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