Ch 17 Syria, Lebanon and Jordan

What European country created and controlled Jordan after World War I?

Britain created Jordan following the ottoman empire defeat

Syria's capital is Damascus and is an important center for trade. What's another fact about the history of Damascus

Damascus is the worlds oldest continuously inhabited city

Oil rich Arab nations provide Jordan with economic aid. Who else provides aid to Jordan

The United States is a close ally of Jordan

There was a civil war in Lebanon between the Muslims and Christians. What else contributed to the tension in Lebanon?

There are hundreds of thousands of Palestinian refugees living in camps in the southern part of Lebanon

Many of Jordans people are Bedouins. Who are the Bedouins?

They are Arab speaking nomadic herders that live in the desert

What percentage of serious population are Muslim or a religion related to Islam

74% of Syria's population is Muslim, 16% are related to Islam, for a total of 90%

What European country controlled Syria and Lebanon after World War I

After the ottoman empire's defeat, France took control of the area that became Syria and Lebanon

Syria's former presidet wanted to increase the size of its military in order to match the strength of Israel's military what other reason that they want a strong military?

He wanted a strong military in order to hold onto his power. He used it to control groups that he saw as a threat

Most of the people of Lebanon are Arab but they are divided by religion. Other Lebonese are Christians what is the name for the largest Christian group?

Maronites