Question 1: Which country is home to the city of Petra, featured in today’s image?
- Jordan
- Egypt
- Saudi Arabia
Correct Answer: Jordan
Fact: A historic city in southern Jordan, Petra is known for its rock-cut caves, temples, and tombs. Among the most popular sites here are Al-Khazneh (the Treasury) and Ad-Deir (the Monastery), pictured here. Petra is the most-visited tourist destination in the country, drawing almost a million visitors each year.
Question 2: Which Indiana Jones movie was filmed in Petra?
- Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
- Raiders of the Lost Ark
- Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
Correct Answer: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
Fact: ‘Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade’ is a 1989 movie featuring Harrison Ford in the title role. Directed by Steven Spielberg, it follows the daring archaeologist on a quest for the Holy Grail. Petra’s Al-Khazneh serves as the setting for the Grail’s temple, appearing in the movie’s climactic scenes. This helped boost the ancient city’s global fame, transforming it into a popular tourist destination.
Question 3: What is Jordan’s national dish?
- Falafel
- Shawarma
- Mansaf
Correct Answer: Mansaf
Fact: Mansaf features tender lamb cooked in a rich jameed sauce—fermented dried yogurt made from sheep or goat’s milk—served over a bed of rice or bulgur and garnished with almonds and pine nuts. It’s a dish meant for sharing, typically eaten by hand collectively from a platter. Mansaf plays a key role in resolving tribal disputes in Jordan. The conflict ends when leaders of opposing tribes share a mansaf, with the host sacrificing a sheep or goat as a gesture of reconciliation.