WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

HISTORY OF THE MIDDLE EAST

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which religions all began in the Middle East and consider Jerusalem a holy city?
A
Judaism, Christianity, Islam
B
Judaism, Christianity, Hinduism
C
Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism
D
Judaism, Islam, and Sikhism
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Description: As a holy city for Judaism, Christianity and Islam, Jerusalem has always been of great symbolic importance. Among its 220 historic monuments, the Dome of the Rock stands out: built in the 7th century, it is decorated with beautiful geometric and floral motifs.

Detailed explanation-2: -Explore the history of Jerusalem in this video resource from PBS LearningMedia and find out why this city is considered one of the most sacred sites to three major world religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

Detailed explanation-3: -Christianity, which originated in the Middle East during the 1st century AD, is a significant minority religion within the region, characterized by the diversity of its beliefs and traditions, compared to Christianity in other parts of the Old World.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Middle East is perceived as predominantly “Islamic” due to the Muslim majority of the region’s population, but large numbers of non-Muslims reside there, and pre-Islamic influences remain significant.

Detailed explanation-5: -Jerusalem is a city in which Jews, Christians, and Muslims have lived for centuries. These religions all share common traits.

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