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Major Sects in Islam: The Sunni and the Shiites
Students examine the two major sects of Islam. They discuss the Sunnis and Shiites. Students identify the two major sects of Islam and where they are dominant in the world. They analyze the beliefs of the Sunni and Shiites and discuss...
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Teachable moment.org: Iraq: Shiites, Sunnis, Kurds, Americans, and Problems
An analysis of the new government in Iraq and how the different ethnic groups will work into the new government. Case studies for students and ideas for follow up activities after this lesson.