Who Controlled Jerusalem the Longest?

The video explores the complex history of Jerusalem, a city at the crossroads of three continents and sacred to three major religions. It has been controlled by various empires and states, including the Canaanites, Israelites, Babylonians, Persians, Greeks, Romans, Muslims, Crusaders, Mamluks, Ottomans, and the British. The timeline highlights the city's diverse religious and cultural history, emphasizing that no single group can claim exclusive rights to it. The video concludes with a call for joint control as part of a two-state solution.

What is the significance of the root SLM in the names Rusalem and Jerusalem?

• It signifies a historical figure.

• It is a reference to a geographical feature.

• It denotes a type of ancient building.

• It is the basis for words meaning 'peace' in Arabic and Hebrew.

Which empire controlled Jerusalem after the Babylonians?

• The Roman Empire

• The Greek Empire

• The Byzantine Empire

• The Persian Empire

During which period was a statue of Zeus placed in the Jewish Temple?

• During the Byzantine Empire

• During the Roman Empire

• During the Hellenistic period

• During the Persian Empire

What was the primary religion in Jerusalem during the Roman Empire before the rise of Christianity?

• Judaism

• Islam

• Zoroastrianism

• Paganism

Who was responsible for the construction of the Dome of the Rock?

• Caliph Umar

• Caliph Al-Mansur

• Caliph Al-Walid

• Caliph Abd al-Malik

Which event marked the end of the Roman period in Jerusalem?

• The Sassanid conquest

• The construction of the Dome of the Rock

• The rise of the Byzantine Empire

• The Crusader invasion

Which group established the Kingdom of Jerusalem in 1099?

• The Mamluks

• The Ottomans

• The Crusaders

• The Byzantines

Which empire controlled Jerusalem for the longest period?

• The Ottoman Empire

• The British Empire

• The Persian Empire

• The Roman Empire

What was the status of Jerusalem during the Mamluk Sultanate?

• It was a Christian city.

• It was a Jewish city.

• It was a Muslim city.

• It was a Pagan city.

What was the religious composition of Jerusalem by the year 1850?

• Majority Jewish with a small Christian minority

• Majority Christian with a small Muslim minority

• Equally divided between Jews and Muslims with a sizable Christian minority

• Majority Muslim with a small Jewish minority