WHAT IT IS: Kaaba SIGNIFICANCE: The Kaaba, located in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, is the holiest temple in Islam. Making the hajj to visit it at least once is one of the Five Pillars. Set A

2. 1. WHAT IT IS: a symbol of the Five Pillars of Islam 2. SIGNIFICANCE: The Five Pillars are the 5 practices in which every Muslim is required to engage. Set A

1. WHAT IT IS: map showing where Sunni & Shi’a Muslims live 2 1. WHAT IT IS: map showing where Sunni & Shi’a Muslims live 2. SIGNIFICANCE: The Sunni & the Shi’a have historically been in conflict. Most Muslims, 83%, are Sunni; Iran is the only country in which the majority of the pop. Is Shi’a. Set A

SET B WHAT IT IS: a map showing how Israel’s borders changed from the UN’s initial plan to Israel’s borders after it declared independence SIGNIFICANCE: Israelis took some territory intended to be Palestinian territory, including some of Jerusalem in 1948, which was supposed to be an international city under the UN plan. 1.

SET B WHAT IT IS: The Western (or Wailing) Wall in Jerusalem 2. WHAT IT IS: The Western (or Wailing) Wall in Jerusalem SIGNIFICANCE: To Jews, the Western Wall is the holiest site in Jerusalem.

SET B 1. WHAT IT IS: Jewish kosher 2. SIGNIFICANCE: Kosher is a dietary practice some Jews follow; for example, Jews may not eat dairy and meat products from the same plate. 3.

1. WHAT IT IS: a map of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre 2 1. WHAT IT IS: a map of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre 2. SIGNIFICANCE: To Christians, it is the most sacred site in Jerusalem because it is where Jesus was buried & resurrected. SET C

2. SET C 1. WHAT IT IS: the crucifix- tion of Jesus 2. SIGNIFICANCE: Christians believe Jesus was God in human form & died on the cross to atone for humans’ sins.

1. WHAT IT IS: a diagram of the Holy Trinity 2 1. WHAT IT IS: a diagram of the Holy Trinity 2. SIGNIFICANCE: Christians believe God has 3 parts: the Father, the Son (Jesus), and the Holy Spirit. SET C 3.