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What significant event occurred in Jordan's history in the 1940s?
What significant event occurred in Jordan's history in the 1940s?
Jordan became an independent country.
What role did King Hussein play in Jordan during his reign?
What role did King Hussein play in Jordan during his reign?
King Hussein ruled Jordan from 1952 to 1999 and enacted democratic reforms in the 1990s.
How did the population of Jordan change post-1948?
How did the population of Jordan change post-1948?
Hundreds of thousands of Palestinian Arab refugees fled Israel and sought refuge in Jordan.
What is a major economic reliance of Jordan?
What is a major economic reliance of Jordan?
Identify the cultural practice that is significant in Syrian life.
Identify the cultural practice that is significant in Syrian life.
What type of lifestyle did a vast majority of Jordanians have at independence?
What type of lifestyle did a vast majority of Jordanians have at independence?
What can be inferred about the cultural similarities of the people in Syria, Lebanon, and Jordan?
What can be inferred about the cultural similarities of the people in Syria, Lebanon, and Jordan?
What is a significant issue faced by Jordan today?
What is a significant issue faced by Jordan today?
Who ruled Lebanon after World War I?
Who ruled Lebanon after World War I?
What role do Bedouins play in Jordanian society?
What role do Bedouins play in Jordanian society?
Flashcards
Jordan's Independence
Jordan's Independence
The country of Jordan gained independence in the 1940s, making it a relatively young nation.
Jordan's Cultural Identity
Jordan's Cultural Identity
The majority of the population in Jordan are Arab and practice Islam, sharing cultural similarities with neighboring countries.
Jordan's Palestinian Refugees
Jordan's Palestinian Refugees
Jordan is bordered by Israel and has received a large influx of Palestinian Arab Refugees seeking asylum.
King Hussein's Reign
King Hussein's Reign
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Jordan's Agricultural Reliance
Jordan's Agricultural Reliance
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Jordan's Resource Exports
Jordan's Resource Exports
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Jordan's Tourism and Finance
Jordan's Tourism and Finance
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Jordan's International Aid
Jordan's International Aid
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Jordan's Capital City
Jordan's Capital City
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Jordan's Water Shortage
Jordan's Water Shortage
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Study Notes
Jordan
- Jordan's history has been marked by conflict and few resources, facing powerful neighboring countries.
- Borders were established after World War I, with British control.
- Later, in the 1940s, Jordan became an independent country.
People of Syria, Lebanon, and Jordan
- People in Syria, Lebanon, and Jordan share cultural traits (e.g., Arab heritage, Islamic practice).
- Lebanon's capital, Beirut, has been rebuilding after decades of civil war.
- In Syria, tea drinking is a part of daily life.
Jordan's People and Resources
- Jordan's population was small at independence, with many people being nomadic or semi-nomadic.
- Hundreds of thousands of Palestinian refugees fled to Jordan.
- King Hussein ruled Jordan from 1952 to 1999, enacting democratic reforms.
- Many Jordanians are Bedouins, living in the deserts of Southwest Asia.
- Jordan produces phosphates, cement, and potash.
- Tourism and banking are becoming major industries.
- Amman is the capital and the largest city.
- Water shortage is a crucial issue.
Jordan's History and Government
- The country has faced conflict and few resources.
- The country depends on economic aid from other Arab nations and the United States.
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