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Which of the three major religious groups has the oldest historical claim to the city of Jerusalem?
Which of the three major religious groups has the oldest historical claim to the city of Jerusalem?
- Christians
- Muslims
- Jews (correct)
- None of the above
Which significant biblical figure established Jerusalem as the capital of the Jewish nation, Israel?
Which significant biblical figure established Jerusalem as the capital of the Jewish nation, Israel?
- Jesus
- King David (correct)
- King Solomon
- Muhammad
What is the name of the Islamic shrine that was built on the ground where Muhammad is believed to have risen to heaven?
What is the name of the Islamic shrine that was built on the ground where Muhammad is believed to have risen to heaven?
- Church of the Holy Sepulchre
- Dome of the Rock (correct)
- King Solomon's temple
- First Temple
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text as a reason why Jerusalem is sacred to Christians?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text as a reason why Jerusalem is sacred to Christians?
What is the historical significance of the First Crusade in relation to the conflict over Jerusalem?
What is the historical significance of the First Crusade in relation to the conflict over Jerusalem?
What was the primary reason for the religious violence in Jerusalem according to the passage?
What was the primary reason for the religious violence in Jerusalem according to the passage?
During which dynasty's rule did the persecution of non-Muslims in Jerusalem intensify?
During which dynasty's rule did the persecution of non-Muslims in Jerusalem intensify?
What event prompted the Byzantine emperor Alexios Komnenos to take action?
What event prompted the Byzantine emperor Alexios Komnenos to take action?
Which of the following statements about the Abbasid dynasty is true?
Which of the following statements about the Abbasid dynasty is true?
What happened after Al-Hakim's rule ended?
What happened after Al-Hakim's rule ended?
