1. Describe the cause for the split in Islam which resulted in two groups: Sunnis and Shiites.

2. WEB RESEARCH:  Answer the following questions and explain how you found the answer to each one.
a) Approximately what percent of the world's population is Muslim?
b) Approximately what percentage of Muslims are Sunni, and what percent are Shiite?
c) In approximately how many countries is Islam the dominant religion?
d) Which predominantly Muslim countries have a Shi'a majority?

3. a) What six things does Mr. Veith say that Sunnis and Shiites have in common?
b) What do you think about his statements?

4. What danger is posed to Iraq by Sunni Muslim, and al-Qaeda leader, al-Zarqawi?

5. What danger is posed to the world by Shiite Muslim, and President of Iran, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad?

6. What do you think was Mr. Veith's purpose in writing this article?

7.  Have your thoughts about how Muslims treat each other changed after reading this article?  Explain your answer.

8.  Do you have any friends who are Muslim? (or are you Muslim?)  Ask them if they are Sunni or Shi'ite.  Ask them how they view the other group, and how they think the anamosity between the two groups can be solved.  Share your answers with the class.