<span>Why study history? The answer is because we virtually must, to gain access to the laboratory of human experience. When we study it reasonably well, and so acquire some usable habits of mind, as well as some basic data about the forces that affect our own lives, we emerge with relevant skills and an enhanced capacity for informed citizenship, critical thinking, and simple awareness. The uses of history are varied. Studying history can help us develop some literally “salable” skills, but its study must not be pinned down to the narrowest utilitarianism. Some history—that confined to personal recollections about changes and continuities in the immediate environment—is essential to function beyond childhood. Some history depends on personal taste, where one finds beauty, the joy of discovery, or intellectual challenge. Between the inescapable minimum and the pleasure of deep commitment comes the history that, through cumulative skill in interpreting the unfolding human record, provides a real grasp of how the world works.—Peter Stearns</span>
Hajj unites Muslims because it brings them together to perform an act of worship towards God (Allah). They all perform Hajj to obey Allah and seek forgiveness. Hajj is also performed at a specific time (i.e in the lunar month of Thul-Hijjah) so a lot of Muslims congregate to do this mandatory act of worship.
The ancient Hebrews established a civilization in Mesopotamia, in the area of present-day Israel, which stretched from Beersheba to the Negev of Israel, bordering Egypt. They also settled in the eastern side of the Jordan River, with 2 1/2 tribes living in the east (Reuben, Gad, and 1/2 a tribe of Manasseh). The other 9 1/2 settled in the western half, inside the promise land.
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~<em>Rise Above the Ordinary</em>
They were able to grow their own food which was a plus for them since the rainfall helped increase their chances of getting food. Hopefully, this helps you. ^^
