The Birthplace of Three Faiths
The geographic origins and spread of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
Key Questions
- 1Why is the city of Jerusalem so significant to three different world religions?
- 2How did the geography of the Silk Road help spread religious ideas?
- 3How do religious traditions influence the legal systems of Middle Eastern nations?
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