Arabic VIP Cities Durkin 25-26

​Arabic VIP Cities

By Sean Durkin

Open Ended

What is your favorite city to visit? What city have you never been to before that you would like to visit?

​Abu Dhabi

Capital of United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Originally a fishing village, it grew with the discovery of oil.

Opened in 2007 after 20 yrs. of construction.

Named after Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, a leader in UAE for 30 yrs.

Holds 40,000 worshippers, largest mosque in UAE

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​Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

​Ferrari World

Serves as a museum, factory, and theme park for Ferrari vehicles.

Allows people of all ages to test drive different rides.

Roller Coaster goes up to 120 Km per hour.

​Tripoli

Capital of Libya

Prominent role under control of several rulers including the Romans and Byzantines.

Came under the control of Arab Muslims around 645.

Built in 163

Named after Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius.

Located in the city's old quarter.

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​Marcus Aurelius Arch

Holy city for Jews, Muslims, and Christians.

First settled about 5,000 years ago.

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Jerusalem

"Dome of the Rock"

Holds the stone that is believed to be where Abraham offered his son to God and where Muslims believe the Prohet Muhammad began his journey.

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Haram al-Sharif (Temple Mount)

Multiple Choice

Jerusalem is located close to where which 3 continents meet?

• North America, Asia, Antarctica

• South America, Europe, Asia

• Asia, Africa, Europe

Multiple Choice

What is the name of the building that contains a beautiful golden dome?

• The Dome of Jerusalem

• The Dome of the rock

• The Dome of the People

Multiple Choice

Which of these religions does NOT share have a significant attachment to Jerusalem?

• Christianity

• Hinduism

• Judaism

• Islam

Multiple Choice

What is the common thread that links all three of these religions?

• Abraham

• Their symbols

• The same day of rest

Multiple Choice

What are the 4 Quarters of Jerusalem?

• Christian, Muslim, Jewish, Egyptian

• Armenian, European, Jewish, Muslim

• Christian, Muslim, Jewish, Armenian

Poll

Out of the cities we discussed and the cities that you read about, where would you go to visit and why? (Abu Dhabi, Tripoli, or Jerusalem)

• Abu Dhabi

• Tripoli

• Jerusalem

​Directions

For this activity, review the cities that we discussed, and select one that you think is the most interesting. 

 

Once you select a city, take a few minutes to design an ad to convince people to visit that city.

Draw

Once you select a city, design an ad to convince people to visit that city.