The Haj | Teaching Setting, Symbolism and Objects

Object Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major objects in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Objects

Palestine - This is the region of the Middle East where the state of Israel was created.

Tabah - This is a village where Ibrahim and Ishmael lived.

Mecca - This is the holy city in Saudi Arabia to which many Muslims complete a Haj.

Ramle - This is where the Soukori family has a stall in the marketplace and where the school is located to which Ishmael is sent.

Lydda - This is a village that people evacuate around the time Ibrahim evacuates his village.

Galilee - This is where the Asch...
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