King Hussein bin Talal of Jordan
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What title did King Hussein bear among his people?

  • The Compassionate King
  • The Humane King (correct)
  • The Peaceful King
  • The Modern King

    • Where was King Hussein born?

  • Alexandria
  • Cairo
  • Jerusalem
  • Amman (correct)

    • Which educational institutions did King Hussein attend?

  • Royal Military Academy Sandhurst
  • Amman University and Cairo University
  • Victoria College and Harrow School (correct)
  • Oxford University and Cambridge University

    • What significant event occurred on July 20, 1951, in King Hussein's life?

    <p>His grandfather King Abdullah was martyred at al-Aqsa mosque</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of King Hussein's lineage?

    <p>He was the fortieth generation direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of Wasta based on the given text?

    <p>Obtaining something at the expense of others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way has Wasta evolved with the development of societies, according to the text?

    <p>It constitutes an infringement on the rights of others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are examples of the negative forms of Wasta mentioned in the text?

    <p>Appointment and promotion of employees in the public sector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which societies does Wasta vary in scope, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Developed and developing societies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the components of the Arab social value system, as indicated in the text?

    <p>Wasta and favoritism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the average age of marriage for females in Jordanian society?

    <p>22 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for the increased age of marriage in Jordanian society?

    <p>Economic and social life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Christian denomination is NOT mentioned as a minority in the Jordanian society?

    <p>Protestant denominations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common characteristic of the Jordanian society's family relations?

    <p>Strong and cohesive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a common phenomenon related to marriage in Jordanian society until recently?

    <p>Marriage of relatives</p> Signup and view all the answers

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