Flashcards on Uyghurs

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Who are the Uyghurs?

The Uyghurs are a predominantly Muslim Turkic ethnic group who live in the Xinjiang province of China.

What is the current situation of Uyghurs in China?

The Chinese government has been accused of detaining and persecuting Uyghurs in the Xinjiang province. The government denies these accusations.

What language do the Uyghurs speak?

The Uyghurs speak Uyghur, a Turkic language.

What is the population of Uyghurs in the world?

The population of Uyghurs in the world is estimated to be around 12 million.

What caused tensions between China and the Uyghurs to increase in recent years?

There has been an increase in terrorist attacks in Xinjiang province, which the Chinese government blames on radical Uyghur separatists.

What is the traditional occupation of Uyghurs?

The traditional occupation of Uyghurs is agriculture and animal husbandry.

What is the name of the largest city in Xinjiang province?

The largest city in Xinjiang province is Ürümqi.

What is the religion of Uyghurs?

The majority of Uyghurs are Muslim.

What is the meaning of the word 'Uyghur'?

The origin of the word 'Uyghur' is unclear, but it is believed to mean 'united' or 'alliance'.

What is the traditional dress of Uyghur women?

The traditional dress of Uyghur women is a long, loose dress called a chapan.

What is the traditional instrument of Uyghur music?

The traditional instrument of Uyghur music is the dutar, a two-stringed lute.

What is the name of the Uyghur poet and scholar who is famous for his work 'The Twelve Muqam'?

The famous Uyghur poet and scholar who wrote 'The Twelve Muqam' is named Abdurehim Heyit.

What is the customary greeting in Uyghur culture?

The customary greeting in Uyghur culture is 'Salamu Alaykum', which means 'peace be upon you'.

What is the traditional food of Uyghurs?

The traditional food of Uyghurs includes lamb kebabs, hand-pulled noodles, and plov, a rice dish.

What is the name of the Uyghur singer who was sentenced to prison in China for releasing a song deemed 'separatist'?

The Uyghur singer who was sentenced to prison for releasing a song deemed 'separatist' is named Sanubar Tursun.

Who are the Uyghurs?

The Uyghurs are a predominantly Muslim Turkic ethnic group who live in the Xinjiang province of China.

What is the current situation of Uyghurs in China?

The Chinese government has been accused of detaining and persecuting Uyghurs in the Xinjiang province. The government denies these accusations.

What language do the Uyghurs speak?

The Uyghurs speak Uyghur, a Turkic language.

What is the population of Uyghurs in the world?

The population of Uyghurs in the world is estimated to be around 12 million.

What caused tensions between China and the Uyghurs to increase in recent years?

There has been an increase in terrorist attacks in Xinjiang province, which the Chinese government blames on radical Uyghur separatists.

What is the traditional occupation of Uyghurs?

The traditional occupation of Uyghurs is agriculture and animal husbandry.

What is the name of the largest city in Xinjiang province?

The largest city in Xinjiang province is Ürümqi.

What is the religion of Uyghurs?

The majority of Uyghurs are Muslim.

What is the meaning of the word 'Uyghur'?

The origin of the word 'Uyghur' is unclear, but it is believed to mean 'united' or 'alliance'.

What is the traditional dress of Uyghur women?

The traditional dress of Uyghur women is a long, loose dress called a chapan.

What is the traditional instrument of Uyghur music?

The traditional instrument of Uyghur music is the dutar, a two-stringed lute.

What is the name of the Uyghur poet and scholar who is famous for his work 'The Twelve Muqam'?

The famous Uyghur poet and scholar who wrote 'The Twelve Muqam' is named Abdurehim Heyit.

What is the customary greeting in Uyghur culture?

The customary greeting in Uyghur culture is 'Salamu Alaykum', which means 'peace be upon you'.

What is the traditional food of Uyghurs?

The traditional food of Uyghurs includes lamb kebabs, hand-pulled noodles, and plov, a rice dish.

What is the name of the Uyghur singer who was sentenced to prison in China for releasing a song deemed 'separatist'?

The Uyghur singer who was sentenced to prison for releasing a song deemed 'separatist' is named Sanubar Tursun.

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