WORLD RELIGIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -Arabs comprise most of the population of Southwest Asia. However, many Arabs also live in Northern Africa, Canada, Europe, and the US. Most Arabs practice Islam and speak Arabic. Small numbers of Arabs practice other religions.

Detailed explanation-2: -Sunni Muslims constitute vast majority of the Arab world’s residents. However, Shi’a make up the slight majority in areas of Iraq and Bahrain. Christianity is the second largest religion, with over 20 million Christians living in countries such as Lebanon, Egypt, Iraq, Bahrain, Syria, Kuwait and Jordan.

Detailed explanation-3: -Lesson Summary. North Africa and Southwest Asia are often combined into one geographic region known as the Middle East. The most common language in the region is Arabic. The dominant religion in this area is Islam, but the other main religions are Christianity and Judaism.