Iraq is generally seen as divided into which three principal groups?
A) Shiite Arabs, Shiite Persians, and Kurds
B) Sunni Arabs, Shiite Arabs, and Kurds
C) Sunni Arabs, Shiite Persians, and Kurds
D) Sunni Arabs, Christian Arabs, and Kurds
E) Shiite Arabs, Christian Arabs, and Kurds

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The three principal groups in Iraq are Sunni Arabs, Shiite Arabs, and Kurds. While there are also smaller groups including Christian Arabs and Turkmen, they are not considered the principal groups in the country. Option A is incorrect because there are no Shiite Persians in Iraq, as they are primarily found in neighboring Iran. Option C is also incorrect for the same reason. Option D is incorrect because there are not enough Christians in Iraq to be considered a principal group. Option E is incorrect because there are not enough Christian Arabs in Iraq to be considered a principal group.

Iraq Is Generally Seen as Divided into Which Three Principal