Bethlehem

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/bethlehem

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How many people live in Bethlehem?28,591 inhabitants (2017 census)
2. What is the economic driver?Tourism, especially during the Christmas pilgrimage season
3. What is Bethlehem known for?Bethlehem is famous as the birthplace of King David and Jesus, making it a special city for both Judaism and Christianity.
4. Why is the Church of the Nativity important?Built by Emperor Constantine in 327 CE over the spot where Jesus was born, it is a major pilgrimage church for Christians.

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