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Explain how King Cyrus's decree impacted Jerusalem's religious landscape in 536 BC.
Explain how King Cyrus's decree impacted Jerusalem's religious landscape in 536 BC.
King Cyrus allowed the Jews to return to Jerusalem and rebuild the Second Temple, re-establishing Jerusalem as a focal point of Jewish religious life.
What was the key religious transformation the Christian Crusaders enacted when they occupied the Dome of the Rock, and when did they relinquish control?
What was the key religious transformation the Christian Crusaders enacted when they occupied the Dome of the Rock, and when did they relinquish control?
The Christian Crusaders transformed the Dome of the Rock into a church. They relinquished control in 1187 when Muslims recaptured the site.
How did the Six-Day War in 1967 alter the balance of power over Jerusalem, particularly concerning the Temple Mount?
How did the Six-Day War in 1967 alter the balance of power over Jerusalem, particularly concerning the Temple Mount?
Israel seized all of Jerusalem, including the Temple Mount, during the Six-Day War. However, the Islamic Waqf was granted governance over the Temple Mount while Israeli forces controlled external security.
Describe the dual religious significance of the Temple Mount, referencing both its importance in Judaism and its place in Islamic tradition.
Describe the dual religious significance of the Temple Mount, referencing both its importance in Judaism and its place in Islamic tradition.
Explain the purpose of the Al-Aqsa Mosque, and describe its proximity to another significant religious structure in Jerusalem.
Explain the purpose of the Al-Aqsa Mosque, and describe its proximity to another significant religious structure in Jerusalem.
How do Israeli forces and the Islamic Waqf share governance responsibilities over the Temple Mount today?
How do Israeli forces and the Islamic Waqf share governance responsibilities over the Temple Mount today?
What event, involving Ariel Sharon, triggered the Second Intifada, and where did this event take place?
What event, involving Ariel Sharon, triggered the Second Intifada, and where did this event take place?
Explain the main reason why the international community largely refrains from recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
Explain the main reason why the international community largely refrains from recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
What specific law restricts Jewish individuals from performing religious acts on the Temple Mount, and why does this restriction exist?
What specific law restricts Jewish individuals from performing religious acts on the Temple Mount, and why does this restriction exist?
Describe the historical significance of the Western Wall and why it is a central place for Jewish prayer and mourning.
Describe the historical significance of the Western Wall and why it is a central place for Jewish prayer and mourning.
Why is the Church of the Holy Sepulcher significant to Christians, and in which quarter of Jerusalem is it located?
Why is the Church of the Holy Sepulcher significant to Christians, and in which quarter of Jerusalem is it located?
In what ways did King Herod contribute to the structure of the Second Temple around 37 BC?
In what ways did King Herod contribute to the structure of the Second Temple around 37 BC?
What was the political status of Jerusalem after World War I, and under whose control did it fall?
What was the political status of Jerusalem after World War I, and under whose control did it fall?
How did the territorial control of Jerusalem change during the first two decades of Israel's existence, from 1948 to 1967?
How did the territorial control of Jerusalem change during the first two decades of Israel's existence, from 1948 to 1967?
Summarize the main claim made by Hamas in May 2017 regarding the future of Jerusalem and its role in a potential Palestinian state.
Summarize the main claim made by Hamas in May 2017 regarding the future of Jerusalem and its role in a potential Palestinian state.
How do the differing perspectives of Israeli groups and Palestinians regarding the construction of a Third Jewish Temple on the Temple Mount contribute to ongoing regional tensions?
How do the differing perspectives of Israeli groups and Palestinians regarding the construction of a Third Jewish Temple on the Temple Mount contribute to ongoing regional tensions?
After the Romans destroyed the Second Temple in AD 70, which remaining structure became the most significant place for Jewish prayer, and why?
After the Romans destroyed the Second Temple in AD 70, which remaining structure became the most significant place for Jewish prayer, and why?
Beyond its religious significance, what broader roles does Jerusalem play that make it a focal point of international attention and concern?
Beyond its religious significance, what broader roles does Jerusalem play that make it a focal point of international attention and concern?
What significant event is believed by Muslims to have occurred at the Dome of the Rock, and what impact has this belief had on the site’s historical and religious importance?
What significant event is believed by Muslims to have occurred at the Dome of the Rock, and what impact has this belief had on the site’s historical and religious importance?
What lasting impact did the Babylonian occupation of Jerusalem in 586 BC have on the Jewish population and religious practices?
What lasting impact did the Babylonian occupation of Jerusalem in 586 BC have on the Jewish population and religious practices?
Flashcards
Jerusalem
Jerusalem
A city in modern-day Israel, considered holy to Judaism, Islam, and Christianity.
3500 BC
3500 BC
Settlements in Jerusalem began around this time during the early Bronze Age.
King David
King David
King who conquered Jerusalem around 1000 BC and made it the capital of the Jewish Kingdom.
King Solomon
King Solomon
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Babylonians
Babylonians
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King Cyrus
King Cyrus
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Alexander the Great
Alexander the Great
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King Herod
King Herod
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AD 70
AD 70
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Temple Mount
Temple Mount
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Temple Mount Importance
Temple Mount Importance
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Temple Mount in Islam
Temple Mount in Islam
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Dome of the Rock
Dome of the Rock
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Western Wall
Western Wall
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Church of the Holy Sepulcher
Church of the Holy Sepulcher
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1980 Declaration
1980 Declaration
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May 2017 Proposal
May 2017 Proposal
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Study Notes
- Jerusalem is located in modern-day Israel and is considered one of the holiest places in the world
- The city holds major significance for Judaism, Islam, and Christianity
- Both Israel and Palestine claim Jerusalem as their capital
Early History
- First human settlements in Jerusalem occurred around 3500 BC during the early Bronze Age
- In 1000 BC, King David conquered Jerusalem and made it the capital of the Jewish Kingdom
- King Solomon, David's son, built the First Holy Temple about 40 years later
- The Babylonians occupied Jerusalem in 586 BC, destroyed the temple, and exiled the Jews
- In 536 BC, Persian King Cyrus allowed Jews to return to Jerusalem and rebuild the Temple
- Alexander the Great took control of Jerusalem in 332 BC
- King Herod restructured the Second Temple and added retaining walls around 37 BC
- Jesus was crucified in Jerusalem around AD 30
- In AD 70, the Romans destroyed the Second Temple
- Prophet Muhammad died in AD 632 and is believed to have ascended to Heaven from Jerusalem
- European Christians began pilgrimages to Jerusalem in the 1st Century AD
- Christian Crusaders occupied Jerusalem from 1099 to 1187
- The Ottoman Empire ruled Jerusalem and much of the Middle East from 1516 to 1917
- After World War I, Great Britain took over Jerusalem as part of Palestine
- The British controlled the city until Israel became independent in 1948
- Jerusalem was divided during the first 20 years of Israel's existence, with Israel controlling the Western portions and Jordan controlling East Jerusalem
- After the 1967 Six-Day War, Israel seized all of Jerusalem
Temple Mount
- The Temple Mount is a 35-acre compound located on a hill in Jerusalem
- It contains religious structures such as the Western Wall, the Dome of the Rock, and the Al-Aqsa Mosque
- The Temple Mount is the holiest place in Judaism
- References to the area date back to Abraham's near sacrifice of his son Isaac
- The site is the location of the First and Second Temples
- Many Jewish prophets taught at this site
- The Temple Mount is the third holiest site in Islam
- Muslims believe that Prophet Muhammad ascended to Heaven from the Temple Mount
- Christians also believe the site is significant, mentioned by prophets in the Old Testament and visited by Jesus in the New Testament
- The Temple Mount has been a source of conflict between Jews and Muslims
- During the Six-Day War, Israel gained control of the Temple Mount
- Today, the Islamic Waqf governs the Temple Mount, while Israeli forces control external security
Dome of the Rock
- In AD 691, the Dome of the Rock was built on the site of the destroyed Jewish temples in Jerusalem
- The Dome of the Rock was built by Caliph Abdal Malik
- It is the oldest surviving Islamic building
- Muslims believe Muhammad ascended to Heaven from the Dome of the Rock
- During the Crusades, Christians turned the landmark into a church
- In 1187, Muslims recaptured the Dome of the Rock and redesignated it as a shrine
- The Al-Aqsa Mosque is adjacent to the Dome of the Rock on the Temple Mount
- Both the Dome of the Rock and Al-Aqsa Mosque are holy to Muslims
Western Wall
- The Western Wall is a section of the ancient remnant wall from the Second Jewish Temple
- Located on the western side of the Temple Mount
- Also known as the Wailing Wall
- Jews pray and weep at the site of the destroyed Temple
- Millions of Jews visit the wall each year
- The Western Wall is considered the holiest place where Jews can pray
Church of the Holy Sepulcher
- The Church of the Holy Sepulcher was built in AD 335
- The site where many Christians believe Jesus was crucified and resurrected
- Located in the Christian quarter of Jerusalem
- Thousands of Christian pilgrims visit the church each year
- The Church is regarded as the holiest Christian site in the world
Israeli-Palestinian Conflict over Jerusalem
- Since Israel's independence, there have been ongoing clashes between Israelis and Palestinians over Jerusalem
- Jewish law forbids Jews from praying in the Temple Mount
- Israeli forces allow Jewish settlers to enter the Temple Mount, which Palestinians fear could lead to an Israeli Takeover
- Ariel Sharon's visit to the Temple Mount in 2000 led to the Second Intifada
- Some Israeli groups have announced plans to construct a Third Jewish Temple on the Temple Mount
- This proposal has outraged Palestinians
- In 1980, Israel declared Jerusalem as its capital
- Most of the International Community does not recognize this distinction
- In May 2017, Hamas proposed a Palestinian state with Jerusalem as its capital
- Hamas refused to recognize Israel as a state, and the Israeli government rejected the idea
Modern-Day Jerusalem
- Tensions are high between Israeli forces and Palestinians
- Many International groups support efforts to divide Jerusalem into Israeli and Palestinian sections
- Securing a plan that everyone agrees on is difficult
- Jerusalem holds great religious, historical, and political power
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