53 POINTS Why did Muslims and Christians fight for the holy land it was a key trade passage for goods
it was an area with many needed resources
it was where people studied

Bonus question: according to wikipedia, in chinese philosophy yin and yang "describes how seemingly opposite or contrary forces may actually be complementary, interconnected, and interdependent." what are some examples from the story that amy tan may have intentionally incorporated elements of yin and yang philosophy into this story? select 2.