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The Earthly Jerusalem Trivia Quiz

Many people know Jerusalem as a Biblical place, holy to three faiths. But to those of us who have the privilege of living there, it is a vital and exciting city. See how well you know the Earthly Jerusalem!

A multiple-choice quiz by janetgool. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
janetgool

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
245,336

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
817

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. All of the following religious monuments are located in the Old City of Jerusalem with one exception. Which is it? Hint

The Dome of the Rock

The Holy Sepulchre

The Western (Wailing) Wall

The Cave of the Patriarchs

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Question 2 of 10

2. The Old City of Jerusalem contains four distinct quarters. These include the Jewish, Christian and Muslim quarters. Which is the fourth? Hint

Coptic

Ethiopian

Protestant

Armenian

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Question 3 of 10

3. The Israel Museum in Jerusalem is renowned for housing the following exhibit. Hint

Albert Einstein's personal papers

Relics of Noah's Ark

The Dead Sea Scrolls

Holocaust exhibits

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Question 4 of 10

4. The remains of Deir Yessin, an Arab village abandoned during the 1948 War of Independence, are in the Jerusalem Municipal borders. What is located on the site now? Hint

a psychiatric hospital

a monument to the Jews killed in the fighting

a monument to the Arabs killed in the fighting

a peace memorial

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Question 5 of 10

5. In order to cope with growing traffic jams, the Jerusalem municipality decided to: Hint

build a subway

build a light railway

build an elevated train

convert the downtown center to a pedestrian only area

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Question 6 of 10

6. The football (soccer)stadium is named after: Hint

former prime minister David Ben Gurion

former mayor Teddy Kollek

former president Haim Wietzman

due to the holiness of the city, there is no stadium

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Question 7 of 10

7. The Dadvidka square near the center of town is named after: Hint

The French painter, David

The Biblical David

A cannon that mainly produced noise

David Ben Gurion

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Question 8 of 10

8. The Jewish Ultra-Orthodox neighborhood in Jerusalem is called; Hint

Givat Ram

Bayit VeGan

Ein Kerem

Mea Shearim

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Question 9 of 10

9. A playground in the Kiryat Yovel neighborhood features a unique piece of playground equipment. What is it? Hint

a miniature Noah's ark

a monster whose tongues are actually slides

a model of the Temple that is really a jungle gym

a slide that looks like to Tower of Babel

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Question 10 of 10

10. The Jerusalem Municipality is located in: Hint

Safra Square

The Jewish Quarter

Sabbath Square

Ein Kerem

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. All of the following religious monuments are located in the Old City of Jerusalem with one exception. Which is it?

Answer: The Cave of the Patriarchs

The Tomb of the Patriarchs is located in Hebron.

2. The Old City of Jerusalem contains four distinct quarters. These include the Jewish, Christian and Muslim quarters. Which is the fourth?

Answer: Armenian

While the Coptic, and some Protestant churches maintain holy sites in the Old City, they do not have a quarter named after them.

3. The Israel Museum in Jerusalem is renowned for housing the following exhibit.

Answer: The Dead Sea Scrolls

The Yad Vashem Museum on Mt. Herzl houses Holocaust exhibits, while Einstein's personal papers are located in the Hebrew University. Noah's ark has yet to be located!

4. The remains of Deir Yessin, an Arab village abandoned during the 1948 War of Independence, are in the Jerusalem Municipal borders. What is located on the site now?

Answer: a psychiatric hospital

The Kfar Shaul Mental Health Center is located on the site of Deir Yessin, and occupies some of its buildings.

5. In order to cope with growing traffic jams, the Jerusalem municipality decided to:

Answer: build a light railway

The light railway in Jerusalem is the first of its kind in Jerusalem..

6. The football (soccer)stadium is named after:

Answer: former mayor Teddy Kollek

The stadium serves as home for the Beitar Jerusalem football team.

7. The Dadvidka square near the center of town is named after:

Answer: A cannon that mainly produced noise

The Davidka was a cannon name of spare parts, which was used in the 1948 War of Independence. It produced a lot of noise, but little else.

8. The Jewish Ultra-Orthodox neighborhood in Jerusalem is called;

Answer: Mea Shearim

Visiting this busy neighborhood is like taking a trip back in time to 18th century Poland.

9. A playground in the Kiryat Yovel neighborhood features a unique piece of playground equipment. What is it?

Answer: a monster whose tongues are actually slides

Located on a hill, this is a popular spot for Jerusalem's children.

10. The Jerusalem Municipality is located in:

Answer: Safra Square

Safra Square is located near the "seam" between the Old and New cities.

Source: Author janetgool

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