Abdullah II of Jordan Succeeded His Father, Hussein Bin Talal

question 51

Multiple Choice

Abdullah II of Jordan succeeded his father, Hussein bin Talal, as ruler of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in 1999. This makes his government a:

• A) theocracy.
• B) monarchy.
• C) totalitarian state.
• D) pluralist polity.
• E) democratic republic.

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Definitions:

Phalanges

The bones in the fingers and toes of the human body, essential for the movement of the digits.

Flexor Hallucis Longus

A muscle in the lower leg that flexes the big toe and plays a key role in maintaining balance while standing and walking.

Tibialis Posterior

A muscle located in the lower leg that helps support the arch of the foot and plays a role in walking and running.

Popliteus

A small muscle located at the back of the knee joint, important for unlocking the knee from a fully extended position.