Iraqis

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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1. What is the primary ethnic groups?Arabs and Kurds, with significant minorities including Turkmen, Yazidis, and Assyrians
2. What is the official languages?Arabic and Kurdish
3. What are the main ethnic groups in Iraq?The majority of Iraqis are Arabs, and the largest minority are Kurds. Other groups include Turkmen, Yazidis, Assyrians, and Mandaeans.
4. Which languages are spoken in Iraq?Arabic and Kurdish are the official languages. Many people also speak Mesopotamian Arabic, Turkmen Turkic, Neo-Aramaic, and Mandaic.

Lingua Franca: A common language used by people who speak different native languages, especially for trade or diplomacy.
Arabization: The process by which Arab culture, language, and identity spread and become dominant in a region.
Caliphate: A form of Islamic government led by a caliph, considered the successor to the Prophet Muhammad.
Fertile Crescent: A crescent-shaped region in the Middle East known for its rich soil and ancient civilizations.