Facts #1
In what continent is Jordan located?
Asia
What language is spoken in Jordan?
Arabic
Accurately describe the Jordanian flag (the order of the colors as well)
Black, White, Green with a Red triangle and a white star in the middle.
What does the word Petra mean?
rock
What is the primary language in the Middle East?
Arabic
What are the colors of the flag?
Red, White, Green, Black
What is the main religion in Jordan?
Islam
What is the national flower?
Black Iris
What is another name for Petra (mentioned in the powerpoint)?
The Lost City
True or False- There is snow in the middle east
True- Example: "In the Lebanon Mountains the gradual increase in altitudes produces extremely cold winters with more precipitation and snow"
Name one UNESCO Heritage Site in Jordan
Petra, Wadi Rum, Quseir Amra, Um er-Rasas, and Al-Maghtas.
True or False- is Jordan apart of the Levant?
True!!!
What is the national dish?
Mansaf
True or False- Petra is NOT one of the seven wonders of the world
False- it is!
What sea connects all of the Middle Eastern countries?
The Mediterranean Sea
Name one city in Jordan mentioned in the presentation (starts with an A)
Amman
What is the name of one of the oldest city in Jordan (mentioned in the powerpoint)?
Amman
Up to how many people can the theatre in Petra seat?
4000 people
Name at least 2 countries in the Levant
What country is directly north of Jordan (this was no mentioned in the powerpoint)?
Syria
What was the name of the Queen mentioned in the powerpoint?
RANIA
Name one river in Jordan (not mentioned in powerpoint but its name is very easy to guess)
Jordan River
What is the name of the valley that has a biblical reference (mentioned in the powerpoint)?
Moses Valley
Which country, in the Middle East, is apart of Africa AND Asia?
Egypt