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FlashcardsWho were the Coptic Christians and where were they based?
They were the main Christian Church in Egypt making up 10% of the population
Before Nasser what was the role of Copts?
They held many positions in government including two PMs
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Who were the Coptic Christians and where were they based?
They were the main Christian Church in Egypt making up 10% of the population
Before Nasser what was the role of Copts?
They held many positions in government including two PMs
Post-Nasser what happen to the Copts?
They were excluded from political life and are unrepresented
What did the Egyptian govt say about the treatment of Copts?
They denied that they were treated unequally claiming that they are represented
Who have attacked the Coptics?
Islamic radicals
How many Christian groups are there in Lebanon?
Home to 14 Christian denominations
Who were the biggest Christian group in Lebanon?
The Maronites
How much of the population did Maronites make up in Lebanon in 1932?
51%
How were the Maronites treated during the French mandate?
They were given substantial power as their group could be the President of Lebanon
What led to the decrease in Maronite power in Lebanon?
The Lebanese Civil War
Where were the Armenians found in the Middles East?
Several countries but a large proportion were found in Turkey
When was the Armenian genocide in Turkey
1915
What happened during the Armenian genocide?
Turkish leaders expelled and massacre Armenians
What is the history of the Armenians?
The Kingdom of Armenia was independent and the Ottomans allowed them to remain but this turned into resentment over time
How many Kurdish people are there in the ME?
30-40 million
Where do a majority of Kurdish people live in the Middle East?
Turkey, Iran, Iraq and Syria
What were the main religion of the Kurds?
Sunni Muslims
How much of the Turkish population were Kurdush?
15-20%
What happened to many Kurdish people in Turkey?
They were arrested for speaking Kurdish
Why doesn’t Turkey want a Kurdish independent state?
The state would be in main land Turkey and thus they would lose a lot of land
What were the largest ethnic group in Syria?
The Kurds
How many Syrian Kurds were denied citzenship and land?
300,000
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