1. Creating a “Snapshot” About Impressions of the Middle East – Left Side Notebook
You will now write a snapshot describing your initial impressions of the Middle East. Use your notes to help you complete the following:
A description of your impression of at least THREE cultural elements from the activity that provides a “snapshot” of the Middle East.
A sentence explaining some aspect of the Middle East you saw in the images that you would like to learn more about.
Be prepared to share your postcard

2. Right Side – Middle East Religions
The Cross: Christians believe Jesus died on the cross and three days
later rose from the dead. The cross is a symbol of victory over death,
promising eternal life.
Crescent Moon: Muslims believe that when Muhammad received
his first revelation, the moon was in it’s last stage, appearing
as a waning crescent.
Star of David: is a sign of the House of David, the family
that produced the kings of biblical Israel.

3. Religions of the Middle East Continued…
All three religions are MONOTHEISTIC= one god….Abraham.
All originated in Middle East – Judaism and Christianity in Palestine and Islam on the Arabian Peninsula
Over 90% in the Middle East pratice Islam (it is the majority religion in every country except Israel).
Christianity – 5% of Middle East, Judaism -2% mostly6 in Israel.