Jordan for Kids Trivia Quiz

Answer: Amman

Amman is both the capital and largest city in Jordan. It is located in the north-central area of the country. It is a popular tourist destination and is one of the most visited Arab cities in the world. It is known as the City of Stairs.

Answer: India

Jordan borders five countries. They are Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Syria, Israel, and Palestine's West Bank. Jordan is located in Western Asia.

Answer: True

The Dead Sea touches the western border of Jordan. The Red Sea is found to the south-west of the country. Both of the coastlines are small. The beaches are popular vacation spots.

Answer: Petra

The New7Wonders of the World were voted upon in 2007 to replace the old Wonders of the World. Petra is an ancient city located in southern Jordan. It dates back to as early as 312 B.C.E. It became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985. It is a very popular tourist site. The buildings are built into giant rocks.

Answer: Dinar

The Jordanian dinar became the country's official currency in 1950. The banknotes are different colors and feature national leaders on the front and famous buildings on the back. The back of the one dinar note, however, shows an illustration of the Great Arab Revolt which occurred in the 1910s.

Answer: Eagle

Jordan's coat of arms was adopted in 1921. The eagle depicted on it stands on a globe with its wings outstretched and symbolizes power, fortitude, and loftiness. Some other elements seen on the coat of arms include two flags of Jordan, a yellow ribbon with a motto and names written on it, a crown, and a bronze shield.

Answer: Arabic

The official language of Jordan is Modern Standard Arabic, though many people also speak different dialects. English is also a widely spoken language in the country. Other languages spoken there include French, German, Russian and Armenian.

Answer: Islam

About ninety-two percent of Jordan's population identify as Muslims. Additionally, most of those Muslims are part of the Sunni branch. Jordan gives its citizens the freedom of religion.

Answer: Taekwondo

Ahmad Abughaush won the gold medal in the men's 68 kg taekwondo event at the 2016 Olympic Games, which were held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This was Jordan's first official Olympic medal. Jordan has been sending athletes to the Olympics since 1980. Taekwondo is a martial arts sport.

Answer: Pink

Jordan's flag was adopted in 1928. It features a red triangle with a white seven pointed star on the left side and three horizontal stripes of black, white, and green on the right side.