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Jordan's History Flashcards

1
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What year did Jordan gain independence from British mandate?

A

1946

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2
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Who was the first king of Jordan?

A

King Abdullah I

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3
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What is the capital city of Jordan?

A

Amman

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4
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What is the official language of Jordan?

A

Arabic

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5
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True or False: Jordan is a constitutional monarchy.

A

True

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6
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Which event in 1967 significantly impacted Jordan’s history?

A

Six-Day War

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7
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What is the currency used in Jordan?

A

Jordanian Dinar

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8
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Who is the current monarch of Jordan?

A

King Abdullah II

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9
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Which desert covers much of Jordan’s landscape?

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Wadi Rum Desert

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10
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What is the highest point in Jordan?

A

Jabal Umm ad Dami

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11
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When did Jordan sign a peace treaty with Israel?

A

1994

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12
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What is the population of Jordan?

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Approximately 10 million

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13
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Which river forms part of Jordan’s western border?

A

Jordan River

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14
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What is the main religion in Jordan?

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Islam

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15
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Which archaeological site in Jordan is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

A

Petra

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16
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What is the Jordanian dish made of minced meat and bulgur?

A

Kibbeh

17
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Who was the first female prime minister of Jordan?

A

Majali

18
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What is the climate like in Jordan?

A

Mostly arid desert climate

19
Q

What is the literacy rate in Jordan?

A

Approximately 98%

20
Q

Which country does not share a border with Jordan?

A

Turkey

21
Q

What is the Jordanian national dish?

A

Mansaf

22
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What is the meaning of the name ‘Jordan’?

A

Descendant of the river

23
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Which ancient city in Jordan was once the capital of the Nabatean kingdom?

A

Petra

24
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What is the Jordanian traditional headdress for men called?

A

Keffiyeh

25
Q

What is the Jordanian traditional music instrument similar to a bagpipe?

A

Mijwiz

26
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What is the Jordanian traditional dance called?

A

Dabke

27
Q

Which sea is located to the west of Jordan?

A

Red Sea

28
Q

When did Jordan become a member of the United Nations?

A

1955

29
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Which famous Hollywood movie was filmed in Wadi Rum desert in Jordan?

A

Lawrence of Arabia

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