Jerusalem or Honolulu?
This city is considered one of the holiest in the world
Jerusalem! It is significant to Judaism, Christianity and Islam.
This city is 177 km2, which is 52 km2 bigger than the other city we are learning about
Honolulu! Jerusalem is only 125 km2
Match the food with the city: Falafel and Haupia
Falafel is from Jerusalem and Haupia is a coconut dessert from Honolulu.
This God is the Creator of the World
Trick questions! Each religion believes that one of their gods created the world.
Kāne is the creator and gives life associated with dawn, sun and sky in the Hawaiian. He also created people
religion.
Christians believe that God is the Creator of the heavens and earth. God acts and creates everything that exists. God is outside of His creation. God is the uncreated Creator.
People have lived in which city longer?
Jerusalem!
Jerusalem's history stretches back thousands of years, with evidence of habitation dating back to the 3000 BCE. Hawaii, on the other hand, was initially settled by Polynesian voyagers much later, likely between the 4th and 7th centuries CE, and possibly as late as 1000-1200 CE
Honolulu!
This city's population is more than double of the other city!
Jerusalem's population is 973 960, that's 7800 people per kms! Honolulu has a population
of 341 778, that's 2236 people per kms! Those are both crazy stats!!!
This is a yeasted, crusty bread which is shaped into an oblong ring and covered in sesame seeds
The Jerusalem bagel! It is not like a traditional bagel because it is not boiled, it's baked. It also has a lighter
texture
This god lives in the Volcano Kīlauea and has a fiery temper
Pele is one of the most famous Hawaiian gods. She creates new land with lava and is
respected and feared.
This city became the capital in 1850
Honolulu became the official capital of the Kingdom of Hawaii in 1850, replacing Lahaina on Maui. It stayed the capital through the Kingdom, Republic, Territory, and eventually Statehood.
Which city is the capital of a country?
Jerusalem!
53% of people in this city are Asian
Honolulu! Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islanders only make up 8.55%
Sometimes, people think that this meal is Japanese but it is not! Where does Poke bowl come from?
Honolulu! A dish featuring fresh raw fish, often marinated in soy sauce, sesame oil, and other seasonings, and served with toppings like seaweed, avocado, and chili pepper
For three different religions, this city is extremely important. What city is it and why?
Jerusalem holds immense religious significance as a city where God's presence is believed to be
especially strong. Jerusalem is considered the spiritual center of the Jewish faith. Christian tradition
holds that God's Son, Jesus, was a central figure in Jerusalem's history. Jesus was brought to Jerusalem
as a child, preached and performed miracles there, and was eventually crucified and resurrected in the city.
Jerusalem is considered the third holiest city in Islam, after Mecca and Medina. The Dome of the Rock,
a mosque on the Temple Mount, is a significant Islamic site, and Muslims believe it was the location
from which the Prophet Muhammad ascended to heaven.
In 1948, something HUGE happened in this city!
State of Israel declared! Jerusalem divided between Israel (West) and Jordan (East).
Which city has been controlled by many empires?
Jerusalem was controlled by the British, Ottomans and the Romans
This city's economy is based on tourism, manufacturing chemicals, pharmaceuticals and
electronics as well as diamond cutting and polishing.
Jerusalem! Honolulu's economy is based on tourism, business and trade, research and development
The people of this city eat a lot of meat from an animal that people in the other city
will never eat. What is the animal and where is the city?
Kū is the god of what?
a) war, politics, fishing, and strength. Warriors and chiefs worshipped him for protection and victory.
b) fertility, farming, and peace. Festivals were held in his honor during harvest time.
c) of the moon
Kū is the god of war, politics, fishing, and strength. Warriors and chiefs worshipped him for protection and victory.
This first settlement in this city was established in 3000BCE
Jerusalem! The Canaanites, specifically a group known as the Jebusites. There is archaeological evidence that suggests the city was inhabited even further back! As far back as 4000 BCE.
Honolulu was settled in the 11th century by the Polynesians.
A record breaking temperature of 42.8 degrees Celsius happened in which city?
Jerusalem in 2020. Honolulu's hottest temperature reached 35 degrees Celsius in 2019.
English is spoken in both of these cities. People in both cities speak languages that starts with an H.
But only people in one of these cities speaks a language that starts with an A.
Arabic is spoken by some who live in Jerusalem, as well as Hebrew and English.
In Honolulu, they speak English and Hawaiian.
What is shakshuka and where is it from?
It is poached eggs in tomato sauce with goat cheese, eggplants and
sometimes even sausage. They eat it in Jerusalem
There’s a "Jesus Trail" for hikers here!
You can hike from Nazareth to Jerusalem on foot following a modern-day route
believed to reflect Jesus’s journey.
This city had a queen that was overthrown in 1893
Honolulu's Queen Liliʻuokalani was overthrown. A Provisional Government of Hawaii was established.
with U.S. support. In 1898 Hawaii annexed by the United States and Honolulu became the territorial capital.