Handbook of Scripture Geography. Being Questions and Answers Founded on Collins' "Scripture Atlas.". - Tapa blanda

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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1874. Excerpt: ... MAP XVI. i t MODERN JERUSALEM. 1. What is the shape of Modern Jerusalem A quadrangle or an irregular square. 2. What is its present population? 16,000. 3. What is its circumference? 2 miles. i. What people most predominate in the city? The Mohammedans. 5. What is the title of the chief magistrate? The Pasha. 6. To what other magistrate is he subject? To the Pasha of Beirut. 7. What people occupy that part of the city formerly called Bezetha? The Moslems. 8. Wliat part do the Jews occupy? The eastern slope of Mount Zion." 9. Whire do the Armenians live? In the south-west quarter of the city, on part of Mount Zion. 10. What part of the city do the Christians occupy? The north-west part of the city. 11. Which is now the largest building in Jerusalem? The Mosque of Omar. 12. On what ancient important site does it stand? On the site of Solomon's temple. 13. About how much of Modern Jerusalem is taken up by this Mosque? A.bout an eighth of the whole city. 14. Who only are allowed to enter it f Mohammedans. 15. Under what penalty are others forbidden to enter? Under the penalty of death. 16. Where does the Church of the Holy Sepulchre stand? In the north-west or Christian quarter of the city. 17. To whom does it belong? To the Greek Church. 18. On what supposed site does it stand? On the supposed site of Mount Calvary. 19. Near to what gate? Near the Hebron or Jaffa Gate.. 20. Where does the citadel lie from this gate? The citadel is immediately to the south of it. 21. What church lies near the citadel? The church of the Protestant bishop of Jerusalem. 22. Where is Zion Gate? In the south-west of the city, leading out to Mt. Zion. 23. Give its other ancient name. The Gennath Gate. 24. What is its present name? Bab en Neby Daud (Gate of the Prophet David). 25. W...