Which statement BEST explains the diversity of religions within the Arab, Persian, and Kurd ethnic groups? A. A minority of people in the Middle East are Muslim, the rest are Jews. B. All of these statements are correct C. A majority of people in the Middle East are Sunni Muslims; however, Christianity, Shia Islam, and Judaism among other religions are also practiced. D. All of the ethnic groups in the Middle East region believe in only one religion - Islam.

C. A majority of people in the Middle East are Sunni Muslims; however, Christianity, Shia Islam, and Judaism among other religions are also practiced.

Explanation:

The diversity of religions within the Arab, Persian, and Kurd ethnic groups could be best explained to be as a result of different groups in the region called Middle East.

However, in terms of religion, Middle East is considered to have more than 90% of its population as Muslims. At the same time, breaking it down, Sunni is the major sect of the Islam in the region, then followed by Shia, Zaydi, Alawites, Alevisim and the likes.

Then there is Christianity, Judaism, Baha'I Faith, Druze, Ishikism, Mandeism, Samaritanism etc.

Hence, the correct answer is the Option C. A majority of people in the Middle East are Sunni Muslims; however, Christianity, Shia Islam, and Judaism among other religions are also practiced.