1. What actions did the Jordanian government take against the Muslim Brotherhood on Wednesday? Be specific.

2. For what reasons did the government take these actions against the Muslim Brotherhood?

3. What did Jordanian police do following the government's announcement Wednesday?

4. a) What accusation did Jordan's Interior Ministry make against the son of one of the Muslim Brotherhood's founders?
b) How did the ministry explain the crackdown?

5. Why did Jordanian authorities arrest 16 Muslim Brotherhood members on April 15?

6. Compare the view most Arab countries have of the Muslim Brotherhood to the claims the Brotherhood makes of itself.

7. What plot did Jordanian authorities thwart in May 2024?

8. Countries that officially designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization include:

• Egypt (as of 2013)
• Saudi Arabia (2014)
• United Arab Emirates (2014)
• Bahrain (2014)
• Russia (2003)
• Syria (1980s)
• Austria (2021, under anti-terrorism law)
• Jordan (2025, recent ban following arrests)
• The only European country that has officially designated the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization is Austria (in 2021).

From a comment on an X post: "Jordan has banned the Muslim Brotherhood and seized all its assets after uncovering a sabotage plot. Sixteen members, trained in Lebanon, were planning rocket and drone attacks inside the kingdom. Jordan joins Egypt, the UAE, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Russia and many others. The U.S. must designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a foreign terrorist organization and sanction its members and enablers."
Another person commented "Europe should also ban the Muslim Brotherhood immediately."
What do you think? Should the U.S. do so? Should Europe? Explain your answer.

CHALLENGE: Read an analysis "Jordan Drops the Hammer on the Muslim Brotherhood"

Based on this article, do you believe Jordan’s crackdown on the Muslim Brotherhood will effectively reduce the threat of its terrorist activities? Explain your answer.