Buddhist temple in Hawaii. A fair amount of Buddhist Asians have migrated to Hawaii over the course of history.
We've already quizzed over the holy texts, symbols, theism, core beliefs, birthplace, founding fathers, etc. of the world's five major religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
However, I thought this was intersting in light of the assignment you had with Israel and Palestine a little while back. This is a Jewish artist, difficult to understand. I will put a link to the words below. This is strictly so you can make the connection of history and the plight of the Jews to modern day time.
If any one can find a song based on the Palestinian side, please let me know and I'll upload one. I would not want to be bias.
Matisyahu Jerusalem Lyrics
[Chorus]
Jerusalem, if I forget you,
fire not gonna come from me tongue.
Jerusalem, if I forget you,
let my right hand forget what it’s supposed to do.
In the ancient days, we will return with no delay
Picking up the bounty and the spoils on our way
We’ve been traveling from state to state
And them don’t understand what they say
3,000 years with no place to be
And they want me to give up my milk and honey
Don’t you see, it’s not about the land or the sea
Not the country but the dwelling of his majesty
[chorus]
Rebuild the temple and the crown of glory
Years gone by, about sixty
Burned in the oven in this century
And the gas tried to choke, but it couldn’t choke me
I will not lie down, I will not fall asleep
and im come overseas, yes they’re trying to be free
Erase the demons out of our memory
Change your name and your identity
Afraid of the truth and our dark history
Why is everybody always chasing we
Cut off the roots of your family tree
Don't you know that's not the way to be
[chorus]
Caught up in these ways, and the worlds gone craze
Don’t you know it’s just a phase
Case of the Simon says
If I forget the truth then my words won’t penetrate
Babylon burning in the place, can’t see through the haze
Chop down all of them dirty ways,
That’s the price that you pay for selling lies to the youth
No way, not ok, oh no way, not ok, ey
Aint no one gonna break my stride
Aint no one gonna pull me down
Oh no, I got to keep on moving
Stay alive
[chorus]
Istanbul not Constantinople!
This is a funny song that was popular when I was in highschool with a bit of history worked into it. This isn't the official video, in fact, this video is of 4 high school graduates on a trip having fun. Turkey is located both in Europe and Asia. The Bosporus Strait runs through the heart of Istanbul. Listen to the words and absorb the pictures. By looking at the flag of Turkey, you should be able to infer what the majority religion of the nation is.
LANDMARKS
This is the Tower Bridge in London, England, UK. It is one of many famous landmarks I hope you will know by the end of this quarter.
I did not take this particular video, but I have been to this Blue Grotto, which is in the Mediterranean Sea on the Isle of Capri. You ride out in a large boat and get off into smaller boats to be taken in by a guide who, if your lucky, sings. Due to the pale surface of the sea floor and the sunlight outside the cave, it illuminates the water creating a beautiful blue color.
What great tie does France have to the USA?
Here is a game that will help you with basic country locations. I found only one thing really wrong with it and that is "Yugoslavia." However, I think you will find it VERY HELPFUL in learning your countries!
Geography Game: Europe
