Druze

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/druze

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the founding period?Early 11th century CE (circa 1043) in Fatimid Egypt
2. What is the Druze religion?The Druze are a special group of people who follow a unique faith that mixes ideas from Islam, philosophy, and other traditions. They believe in one God and that God can appear in human form. Their stories and teachings are kept private so only trusted members can learn them.
3. Where do the Druze people live now?Most Druze live in the mountains of Lebanon and Syria, where they can stay safe and keep their traditions. They also have small communities in Israel and Jordan. The mountains help them protect their culture.

Syncretism: The blending of different religious beliefs and practices into a new system.
Esoteric: Intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest.
Taqiyya: A religious principle allowing concealment of one's faith in times of danger or persecution.
Uqqal and Juhhal: The initiated ('wise') and uninitiated ('ignorant') members of the Druze community, respectively.