About Jordan

In which year was Amman officially declared the capital of Jordan?

• 1921

• 1946

• 1952

• 1960

The Jordanian Dinar is divided into how many qirsh (piastres)?

• 10

• 50

• 100

• 1000

What ancient civilization built the city of Petra?

• Romans

• Greeks

• Nabataeans

• Byzantines

In which governorate is Al-Salt located?

• Amman

• Balqa

• Irbid

• Madaba

What international recognition did Al-Salt receive in 2021?

• Host city for the Olympics

• UNESCO World Heritage Site

• Arab Capital of Culture

• World Food Capital

Which city is historically known as “Philadelphia” during Roman times?

• Irbid

• Ajloun

• Amman

• ASSalt

Which religious group considers the Jordan River a holy site for baptism?

• Hindus

• Christians

• Muslims

• Buddhists

What percentage of Jordan's population is estimated to live in urban areas?

• Around 40%

• Around 55%

• Around 70%

• Over 90%

Besides Arabic, what foreign language is most commonly taught in Jordanian schools?

• French

• Spanish

• English

• German

King Abdullah II of Jordan was educated at which military academy?

• West Point

• Sandhurst

• Saint-Cyr

• Harvard