Jordan is home to the famous Dead Sea. This is known as one of the saltiest lakes in the world. Besides being 20 times saltier than seawater it also serves as a natural spa. It is among the first health resorts in the world; taking a dip will make you buoyant.
Most probably all your favorite movies were filmed here. Scenes in Indiana Jones, the Last Crusade, Lawrence of Arabia, Red Planet, and The Martian all were filmed in Wadi Rum, Jordan.
Jordan Facts Trivia Questions and Answers
You may not know the modern-day country but probably heard of Jordan through biblical stories. A majority of them are set in Jordan. The place holds so many religious events that happened in ancient times.
Street cuisine in Jordan is an amazing experience. A walk down an Amman block will offer sights of Egyptian shawarma wraps drenched in tahini sauce, spicy Iraqi meat dishes, delicate piles of Turkish baklava e.t.c.
There is so much for what you thought of the desert. Below we’ve narrowed down interesting facts about Jordan. All you have to do is take the quiz.
1. Although normally referred to as Jordan, the full name of the country is The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, but what does Hashemite refer to?
2. When did Jordan become independent?
3. What was Jordan called, immediately prior to the establishment of the present day Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan?
4. Which country is to the north of Jordan?
5. In 1950, Jordan annexed the West Bank area of the Jordan River from Israel. This annexation was at first formally recognised and accepted by only two countries. Which were these countries?
6. Who annexed Nabataea into the Roman Empire in 106 AD?
7. What was the nickname of the British colonel, who during World War I, led daring raids on Turkish forces in Jordan?
8. When was the Battle of the Yarmuk River?
9. Perhaps the most famous of Jordan’s many historic sites and monuments is the Nabatean city of Petra. By what other name is Petra commonly known?
10. Which country ruled Palestine under League of Nations mandate?
11. The Dead Sea is situated on the border between Jordan and Israel. Why is this sea called the Dead Sea?
12. Who was Jordan’s first king?
13. The River Jordan is Jordan’s main source of fresh water, but where does this river end up?
14. Which is the capital of Jordan?
15. The Bible records that Jesus was baptized in the River Jordan by John the Baptist.
16. Which is the currency of Jordan?
17. On the national flag of Jordan, there is a seven-point star. What do these seven points signify?
18. Which is the official language of Jordan?
19. During his rule, King Hussein of Jordan was known to his subjects as Al-Malik Al-Insan. What is the meaning of this Arabic title?
20. When did Jordan renounce its claim to West Bank?
21. Jordan is a major producer of oil and natural gas.
22. Which major U.S. city now has the same name as the present-day Jordanian capital city had over 2,000 years ago?
23. What is the terrain and geography like in Jordan?
24. Jordan has how many archaeological, religious, and tourist sights.
25. What is the climate like in Jordan?
26. Jordan has the world’s oldest dam. Name it.
27. What are the natural resources in Jordan?
28. Jordan’s national dish is?
29. Name the natural hazards affecting Jordan?
30. What is located in Jordan and considered the lowest point on earth?
31. What are the environmental issues affecting the country?
32. List down the neighboring countries?
33. What is the total surface area?
34. Name an old, forgotten site that used to be among the seven wonders of the world and is located in Jordan?
35. What is Jordan’s coastline?
36. According to Jordanian traditions, you are allowed to refuse a meal up to how many times?
37. What is the time zone in Jordan?
38. What is Jordan’s Daylight Saving time?
39. The final scenes from Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade were filmed at?
40. Jordan is one of only two Arab nations to have made peace with Israel. Which other arab nation has?
41. What are the religious beliefs in Jordan?
42. What is the government like?
43. When did Jordan joins the fight against ISIS?
44. What are Jordan’s three major physiographic regions?
45. The country’s best soils are found where?
46. The flora of Jordan falls into what three distinct types?
47. Rural residents, including small numbers of Bedouin, constitute about what percentage of Jordan’s population?
48. The main population centers in urban Jordan are?
49. What are the main crops produced in Jordan?
50. Jordan’s primary exports are?
51. The main imports in Jordan are?
52. Jordan majorly imports goods from?
53. Major destinations for exports from Jordan are?
54. Political parties in Jordan were banned before the elections in which year?
55. Both private and governmental efforts have been made to foster the arts through various cultural centers, notably in which cities?
56. The most popular team sports in Jordan are?
57. Abdullah was assassinated at Al-Aqṣā Mosque in Jerusalem on which date?
58. What war was a watershed in the modern history of Jordan?
59. An emergency meeting of the Arab League in June 1988 gave the PLO what?
60. Electoral reform in Jordan was again implemented in 2016, this time introducing a system of?
61. In April 2021 what unusual public dispute took place within the royal family?