National Geographic: Inside Mecca Video Questions Section 1 Introduction What does the Ka’aba represent to Muslims? From what 3 countries do the pilgrims originate? Section 2 Islam’s Religious Center How long does it take the city of Mecca to prepare for the Hajj? Who are the only people allowed to come to Mecca? In what country would you find the city of Mecca? According to Muslims, what two biblical men were responsible for the building of the Ka’aba? Section 3 Preparing for Hajj What obstacles did the American have in her conversion to Islam? Section 4 Abraham’s Story Who do Muslims believe began the tradition of the pilgrimage to Mecca? Who did Abraham bring with him to Mecca? What happened in the year 630? How much does the new cover for the Ka’aba cost? Section 5 The Journey Begins True or False: Hajj involves only visiting the Ka’aba. In what city did the American pilgrim stay before arriving in Mecca? Why do the men all wear the same outfit (Irahm)? Section 6 How many times do the pilgrims circle the Ka’aba? Circling the Ka’aba What does the ritual of walking between the 2 hills symbolize? Section 7 Pilgrims Give Back Why is it important for a Muslim to give Charity? What percentage of Muslims are non-Arabs? Section 8 Valley of Mena On what day of the Hajj do people visit the Valley of Mena? What is the significance of the Valley of Mena to Muslims? True or False: All nationalities stay together in the Valley of Mena. True or False: There are distinct differences between the accommodations for rich and poor. Section 9 Standing at Arafat What is the significance of Arafat, in the Uranah Valley, to Muslims? What happened in 632 on Mount Arafat? When may pilgrims leave the Uranah Valley? Section 10 Stoning the Pillars What do the pilgrims believe happened to Abraham at the Stone pillars? What do pilgrims do to mimic Abraham’s struggle against Satan? How does the Muslim’s story of Abraham’s sacrifice differ from the story found in the Bible? How is the Feast of the Sacrifice connected to Abraham’s sacrifice? Section 11 Where do Muslims go in the final step of Hajj? Conclusion
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