The country of Jordan is named after this body of water.
What is the Jordan River?
100
Somewhere between 92-97.2% of Jordan's population are officially adherents of this religion.
What is Islam?
100
The seven pointed white star on Jordan's flag stands for the first seven verses of this religious book.
What is the Koran (Q'uran)?
100
The number of scales on which traditional Arab music is based (think of a famous US military building).
What is five?
100
This ethnic group makes up 98% of Jordan's population.
What is Arab?
200
Shares a famous "salty" sea with this country.
What is Israel?
200
According to the CIA World Factbook, a majority of Christians in Jordan belong to this specific branch of Christianity.
What is Greek Orthodox?
200
Complete this repeated phrase from Jordan's national anthem: Long live the __________.
What is King?
200
Hebron is the traditional center of this form of art that is heated to 900 degrees Celsius to shape to the desired form.
What is glassblowing?
200
Over 600, 000 refugees from this country have fled to Jordan due to civil war.
What is Syria?
300
No, this is not a person, but it is the name of Jordan's capital.
What is Amman?
300
Not only known for its Fourth Century church building, this mountain Moses ascended and looked upon the Promised Land before dying.
What is Mount Nebo?
300
Not bald, this dark-winged creature is found on Jordan's Coat of Arms.
What is the Black Eagle?
300
Reserved for special occasions, this lamb based meal is considered Jordan's national dish.
What is Mansaf?
300
Called, "The Father of Modern Jordan," this king ruled Jordan for almost forty-six years.
Who is King Hussein bin Talal? (King Hussein I)
400
The Jordan Valley is part of this large fissure, often associated with Africa.
What is the Great Rift Valley?
400
The Byzantines builts chapels near this Wadi, which is traditionally thought to have been the site of Jesus' baptism.
What is Wadi Gharrar (Wadi Al-Kharrar)?
400
The official name of Jordan.
What is the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan?
400
This popular instrument in Jordan is an ancestor of the European lute.
What is the Oud?
400
Some of these 'desert dwellers' continue a nomadic lifestyle, while others are now farmers.
Who are the Bedouin?
500
This city contains Jordan's only port to the Red Sea and is known for its snorkeling opportunities.
What is Aqaba?
500
The Christian and Missionary Alliance and the Free Evangelical Church were among several groups officially declared this instead of denominations.
What are socities?
500
The red isoceles triangle on the Jordanian flag represents this historic event.
What is the Great Arab Revolt of 1916?
500
This traditional dance of Jordan, preformed by both men and women at special occasions, is also popular in several nearby countries, such as Syria, Iraq, and Lebanon.
What is the Dabke?
500
Expelled by Russia in the 1800s, this non-Arab people often served in the police force and other governmet offices under the Ottoman Empire. Today, some serve in the king's ceremonial guard.