Lectures 8 Flashcards
What countries are included in the balkans?
Balkan Peninsula located in Southern Europe
Greece, Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro, Serbia, Republic of Macedonia, Croatia, Slovenia, Bulgaria, & Romania
What countries are included in the Middle East?
Middle East located in central Europe, Africa, and Asia
Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Yemen
What religions are practiced in the balkans?
Greek Orthodox Eastern Orthodox Roman Catholicism Protestantism Islam
What religions are practiced in the Middle East?
Eastern Orthodox Latin rite Maroniate, Melkie, Chaldean Islam Judaism Anglican Protestant
What are the balkan countries view on family??
Strong patriarchal family structure (Philotomo)
Extended family common
Elders highly respected
Education equally valued
Biculturalism and assimilation common in North America
What are the middle Eastern countries view on family??
Strong patriarchal family
Honor and modesty
Conformity and subordination to family
Largely based on religious beliefs
Interethnic marriage discouraged
Younger generations may become acculturated with North American culture
What are the traditional health beliefs in the balkans?
Exercise important for health and development of character
Team sports common
Nutritious diet, sleep hygiene, relaxation, positive attitude
Matriarch referred to for health advice
Herbal supplements common
Evil Eye believed among some
Cupping using razors
What are the traditional health beliefs in the Middle East ?
Cleanliness, hygiene, staying warm & dry Illness may be due to bad air Bodily humours – mainly hot and cold Disorder of the blood may lead to illness Herbal remedies extremely common Cupping Belief in “God’s will”
what are the common traditional food habits of both the Lankans and the middle east?
Origination not always known Dates, wheat, olives indigenous Largely based on religious practices Influence based on geographical location Pork consumption varies -Croatia, Serbia, Slovenia, Greece Alcohol consumption varies -Mainly avoided by Muslims Wheat-based bread consumed daily -Leavened loaves vs flat breads Pastries very common using phyllo Desserts typically contain nuts or dried fruit Beans, lentils, rice large staples Yogurt and fermented dairy Mint, parsley, onions, lemon for seasoning Olive oil main fat source Variety of vegetables and fruit Coffee and tea are beverages of choice
