World Religion Pilgrimages

What is a pilgrimage?

Name five of the major world religions.

Name the pilgrimage associated with Islam.

• Lourdes, France

• Hajj, Mecca

• The Western Wall, Jerusalem

• Kumbh Mela, India

What religion is Bodh Gaya associated with?

• Islam

• Christianity

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

How often is the Kumbh Mela celebrated?

• Four times over the course of twelve years.

• Three times over the course of ten years.

• Nine times over the course of two years.

• Five times over the course of nine year.

Why is the Western Wall also called the Wailing Wall.

Name two Pilgrimages associated with Christianity.