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What is the field of study that encompasses the culture, history, and geography of Kurdistan?
What is the field of study that encompasses the culture, history, and geography of Kurdistan?
- Kurdistology
- Kurdish Studies
- Kurdology (correct)
- Kurdistanology
Who used the term 'Kurdology' for the first time in 1913?
Who used the term 'Kurdology' for the first time in 1913?
- Dr. Abdulla Goran
- Dr. Abdulla Jahdet (correct)
- Dr. Abdulla Judi
- Dr. Abdulla Jwt
What was the title of an article written by Dr. Jahdet in 1934?
What was the title of an article written by Dr. Jahdet in 1934?
- The Kurdish Nation: A Study
- Kurdistan in the Modern Era
- Kurdistan: A Nation's Identity (correct)
- Kurdistan: A Historical Analysis
What is the birth year of Dr. Jahdet?
What is the birth year of Dr. Jahdet?
Who else contributed to the development of Kurdology alongside Dr. Jahdet?
Who else contributed to the development of Kurdology alongside Dr. Jahdet?
What is the main purpose of Kurdology?
What is the main purpose of Kurdology?
What is the role of religion in the Kurd struggle?
What is the role of religion in the Kurd struggle?
What is the importance of studying Kurdology?
What is the importance of studying Kurdology?
How have other nations treated the Kurd people?
How have other nations treated the Kurd people?
What is the aim of Kurdology in the context of nationhood?
What is the aim of Kurdology in the context of nationhood?
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Kurdology
Kurdology
A field of study dedicated to the culture, history, and geography of the Kurdish people.
Dr. Abdulla Jahdet
Dr. Abdulla Jahdet
A Kurdish scholar who coined the term 'Kurdology' in 1913.
Kurdistan: A Nation's Identity
Kurdistan: A Nation's Identity
A 1934 article by Dr. Jahdet exploring the Kurdish national identity.
Bedir Khan
Bedir Khan
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Purpose of Kurdology
Purpose of Kurdology
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Religion and the Kurdish Struggle
Religion and the Kurdish Struggle
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Importance of Kurdology
Importance of Kurdology
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Treatment of Kurds by Other Nations
Treatment of Kurds by Other Nations
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Kurdology and Nationhood
Kurdology and Nationhood
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Study Notes
Kurdish Studies
- Kurdish Studies is a scientific field that encompasses the study of Kurdish culture, history, geography, and literature.
- The term "Kurdology" was first used in 1913 by Dr. Abdullah Jihad, a Kurdish scholar.
Objectives of Kurdish Studies
- To revive and promote Kurdish identity, culture, and history.
- To challenge the domination and oppression of Kurdish people by external powers, including Arab, Turkish, and Persian forces.
- To counter the use of religion as a tool for suppression and manipulation of Kurdish people.
Importance of Kurdish Studies
- To understand and appreciate the rich cultural heritage and diversity of the Kurdish people.
- To preserve and document Kurdish history, literature, and cultural artifacts.
- To promote Kurdish language and literature, and to develop a sense of national identity and self-awareness among Kurdish people.
Historical Context
- The Kurdish people have been subjected to persecution, suppression, and assimilation policies by various regimes, including the Ottoman Empire, Saddam Hussein's Iraq, and Iran.
- The use of religion as a tool for control and manipulation has been a common tactic employed by these regimes to suppress Kurdish identity and culture.
Key Figures
- Dr. Abdullah Jihad (1869-1932): A Kurdish scholar who first used the term "Kurdology" in 1913.
- Dr. Bedir Khan (1894-1951): A Kurdish scholar who contributed to the development of Kurdish studies.
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Explore the rich history and culture of Kurdistan, from its early days to modern times. Learn about the significance of Kurdish identity and its impact on the region. Test your knowledge of Kurdish culture, history, and geography.
