Jerusalem

Question 1

What are the 3 Abrahamic faiths of Jerusalem?

Answer 1

1. Judaism (Jews), Israel
2. Christianity (Christians)
3. Islam (Muslims), Palestine

Question 2

Describe the conflict today: PoL, IN, RF

Answer 2

1. Possession of land
2. Intolerant nationalism
3. Religious fundamentalism

Question 3

1949

Answer 3

Israel and Jordan sign armistice dividing city:

1. Palestinians keep old City
2. Israeli’s keep Western side

Question 4

1967

Answer 4

Israel (jews) victorious against Jordan (Muslims), Israel occupies:

1. Golan Heights
2. West Bank of Jordan River
3. Captured Old City

Question 5

What does the Temple Mount complex contain?

Answer 5

1. Dome of the Rock shrine/Al-Aqsa Mosque: an Islamic shrine built overtop of the original jewish holy site.
2. The historic Western Wall: a place of prayer and pilgrimage sacred to the Jewish people.
3. Church of the Holy Sepulchre: a Christian Church said to be where Jesus was crucified and resurrected