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Lesson 2: How can religious events make a place significant?

Investigating Jewish, Christian and Muslim scripture to find out about the significance of Jerusalem.
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A photo of the Western Wall and the Dome of the Rock on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, a holy site for religions including Christianity, Islam and Judaism.

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Assessment – R&W Y5: Why are some places in the world significant to believers?Lesson 1: What can make a place significant?
Lesson 2: How can religious events make a place significant?
Lesson 3: What makes the Harmandir Sahib significant to many Sikhs?Lesson 4: How can a river be a goddess?Lesson 5: Can relics make a place significant?Lesson 6: Who can visit significant places?
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