Amman

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Amman?Amman Governorate, Northern Jordan, Middle East
2. How many people live in Amman?Approximately 4.6 million people (2021)
3. How big is Amman?1,680 km² (649 mi²)
4. When was Amman built?Likely around the 7th millennium BC
5. What is Amman known for?Roman Theatre, Amman Citadel, historical stratification, regional economic hub, Jordanian hospitality
6. Why is Amman called the City on Seven Hills?Amman is built on a series of rolling hills that are traditionally counted as seven. These hills shape the city’s neighborhoods and give it beautiful views.

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