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Red Sea–Dead Sea Access - Quiz
Contributed by: Christie
  • 1. What is the primary purpose of the Red Sea–Dead Sea Access project?
A) To bring transportation and prosperity to Jordan, Israel, and Palestine.
B) To transport water from the Red Sea to the Dead Sea.
C) To create a permanent border wall between Jordan and Israel.
D) To establish a new naval base in the Red Sea.
  • 2. When was the agreement for the highway signed in Amman?
A) January 1, 1974
B) December 30, 1977
C) June 17, 1975
D) October 24, 1974
  • 3. Which agency was responsible for the construction of the highway?
A) Jordan Engineering Corps
B) The International Road Federation
C) Retired Servicemen's Engineering Agency (RSEA)
D) Taiwanese Department of Transportation
  • 4. What was the total length of the highway?
A) 116 kilometres
B) 200 kilometres
C) 150 kilometres
D) 187 kilometres
  • 5. What was the estimated cost of the construction project?
A) US$14 million
B) US$40 million
C) US$100 million
D) US$7 million
  • 6. How long was the projected construction timeframe?
A) 36 months
B) 18 months
C) 30 months
D) 12 months
  • 7. Who signed the agreement on behalf of the Jordanian government?
A) Yen Hsiao-chang
B) Lo Chien-Ning
C) Ahmad Shobaki
D) Lin Chi-Ko
  • 8. What was the name given to the highway project in the agreement?
A) Road to friendship
B) The Desert Link
C) The Jordan Transit Way
D) The Red Sea Connector
  • 9. How much sand dune material was moved for the critical area of the road?
A) 800,000 cubic metres
B) 600,000 cubic metres
C) 150,000 cubic metres
D) 1,000,000 cubic metres
  • 10. Who was the engineer assigned to lead the Safi-Aqaba Highway project?
A) Lo Chien-Ning
B) Ahmad Shobaki
C) Lin Chi-Ko
D) Yen Hsiao-chang
  • 11. How many expatriate staff members were selected to work on the project?
A) 50
B) 150
C) 74
D) 200
  • 12. Which countries provided laborers for the construction project?
A) Taiwan, China, and Japan
B) Jordan, Egypt, Palestine, Syria, and Yemen
C) Israel, Lebanon, and Cyprus
D) Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Turkey
  • 13. What was a significant environmental challenge faced during construction?
A) Snow storms in the desert
B) Temperatures over 40 °C
C) High mountain altitudes
D) Frequent monsoon rain
  • 14. What forced the RSEA to coordinate with Israeli forces?
A) A demand for custom duties
B) Disputes over water rights
C) A border fence blocking the route alignment
D) Lack of building materials
  • 15. How many kilometres into the route was the border fence located?
A) 100 kilometres
B) 57 kilometres
C) 25 kilometres
D) 66 kilometres
  • 16. What dangerous obstacle was found between 25 and 66 kilometres of the route?
A) Unstable rock formations
B) Ancient archaeological sites
C) Underground springs
D) Land mines
  • 17. What happened on June 17, 1975?
A) A mine explosion killed four members of the surveying team.
B) Jordan signed a new treaty with Taiwan.
C) The highway was opened to the public.
D) The project was officially completed.
  • 18. What is 'The Pavilion of Friendship'?
A) A commemorative plaque at the border fence.
B) A landmark built as a present from Taiwan to Jordan.
C) A bridge crossing the Dead Sea.
D) The headquarters of the RSEA in Jordan.
  • 19. In what year was the Safi-Aqaba Highway project finished?
A) 1980
B) 1977
C) 1975
D) 1974
  • 20. What happened regarding Jordan's diplomatic recognition in 1977?
A) Jordan switched recognition from Taiwan to the PRC.
B) Jordan signed a new engineering contract with the US.
C) Jordan cut all ties with Israel.
D) Jordan joined the United Nations.
  • 21. In what year did RSEA start the Safi-Mazra'a Highway project?
A) 1979
B) 1981
C) 2005
D) 1978
  • 22. When was the Suweima-Zara Highway completed?
A) 1981
B) 1979
C) 2013
D) 1978
  • 23. Who suggested connecting the two seas in the mid-19th century?
A) Palestinian planners
B) Jordanian ministers
C) British officers
D) Theodor Herzl
  • 24. On what date was the agreement for a feasibility study of the Two Seas Canal signed?
A) May 9, 2005
B) December 9, 2013
C) 1979
D) August 2013
  • 25. Who represented Israel during the 2005 agreement signing?
A) Theodor Herzl
B) Ghassan al-Khatib
C) Binyamin Ben-Eliezer
D) Raed Abu Soud
  • 26. Which major road was used to move equipment via Al-Karak?
A) Suweima-Zara Highway
B) Safi-Mazra'a Highway
C) King's Highway
D) Highway 65
  • 27. In August 2013, which government announced it would move ahead with the first phase of the project?
A) Palestinian Authority
B) Israeli government
C) British government
D) Jordanian government
  • 28. Which company did RSEA provide equipment to for Arab Potash Company projects?
A) Safi-Mazra'a construction
B) British construction
C) M&K Construction Company
D) Hyundai Engineering & Construction
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