Jordan
By: Jessica and Mackenzie
Movement
Region
- Jordan River Valley (deep, narrow, ends in the Dead Sea)
-Transjordan Plateau (includes largest cities in Jordan)
-Syrian Desert (summer time temperature can go to 120F)
-Amman (largest city in Jordan, capital of Jordan)
-Az Zarqa (a large city)
-Irbid (large city)
-Desert (biome)
This is some of their culture:
-Language (Arabic, though English is also taught and spoken)
-Clothing (Usually wear what people in America ear, but sometimes men wear a kaffiyyeh, cloth that covers head, and women wear long ,loose fitting dresses. Some wear the traditional flowing robes)
-Food (Eats mansef, lamb cooked in yogurt and served on a large tray of rice, chicken, cheese, etc.)
Note: The description below is written by the person who made the video, NOT us.
Human environment Interaction
Jobs created by the environment
-Mining (the minerals)
-Agriculture
Jordan Natural Resources Map
Red Circle: Petroleum
Blue Square: Potash
Green Triangle: Phosphates
Yellow Blob: Gold
Orange Blob: Copper
phosphates plant
Agriculture (more)
Location
Place
The Treasury at Petra
It's cut from rock (the architecture), and it is rose colored. It was established very early, and possibly built in 312 BC.
Roman Theater of Amman
Ajloun Castle
King Abdullah Mosque
Qasr Al Kharana
King Abdullah Mosque
what role do women play in society?
-Have a few seats in the Chamber of Deputies
-6 of 110 seats reserved for women in the Lower House of Parliament
Education
-Majority of Jordanian women are well-educated
Jobs
-Expected to support husband
-raise children
-take care of house
Freedom
-Have the right to vote
-Women have equal rights in the Constitution
How do women affect Jordan's government?
Well, since there aren't a lot of women who are willing to be part of the government, they don't really affect it too much. Also, only few women are actually part of the government (see section above titled Government), so they don't make too much of a difference. But, one voice can make a big difference, like Queen Rania. She stands up for women's rights in Jordan.
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