The Ulama opposed the White Revolution because...

they considered the reforms un-Islamic.

Mohammed Mossadegh is famous in Iran for:

nationalizing the Iranian oil industry.

What was the response in Iran to America taking in the former Shah in November 1979?

The American embassy was stormed and hostages were taken

An outcome of the White Revolution land reforms was...

lots of unskilled farm-workers moving to the big cities.

The middle-class, who had benefited from the oil boom, started to oppose the Shah because...

they wanted political reform and more democracy.

Why didn't the Islamic Revolution in Iran spread to other countries in the region?

Iranian are Shiite Moslem; Arabs are mainly Sunni.

The Ayatollah Khomeini was able to take control of Iran because...

his sermons were played in mosques throughout the country., he had the support of the army., his audience was more unified than other opposition groups

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History quiz - 1979 Iranian Revolution

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1
SAVAK refers to:
the Iranian Communist Party
the Shah's secret police
a group of high ranking Islamic clerics
an Iranian oil cartel that was established by the Shah.
2
The Ulama opposed the White Revolution because...
they considered the reforms un-Islamic.
the reforms did not go far enough.
they considered the goals too pro-Islamic.
they did not believe more mosques needed to be built.
3
Which of the following was NOT a tactic used to oppose the Shah?
mass protests and peaceful demonstrations.
wearing the burqa
closing shops and going on strike.
bombing of bars, liquor shops, cinemas and gov't buildings.
4
Mohammed Mossadegh is famous in Iran for:
nationalizing the Iranian oil industry.
opposing the reforms of the Ayatollah Khomeini.
establishing the White Revolution.
establishing the 'Tudeh' in rural Iran.
5
The White Revolution was announced in which year?
1963
1960
1962
1961
6
The Iran-Iraq War started in 1980 when...
Iraqi troops invaded Iran.
The Ayatollah made a speech condemning Sunni Islam in Iraq.
Iranian troops invaded Iraq.
Iran lost a Wold Cup penalty shoot out to Iraq.
7
What was the response in Iran to America taking in the former Shah in November 1979?
American and Israeli flags were burned.
Iran appealed to the UN for sanctions against the USA.
The American embassy was stormed and hostages were taken
A 'fatwa' was declared against President Jimmy Carter.
8
The Islamic Republic of Iran was declared on...
25 December 1979
1 April 1979
3 February 1979
2 November 1979
9
An outcome of the White Revolution land reforms was...
a much better educated agrarian social class.
improved rights for women to inherit land.
less reliance on food importation from Israel.
lots of unskilled farm-workers moving to the big cities.
10
The middle-class, who had benefited from the oil boom, started to oppose the Shah because...
they wanted a more Islamic lifestyle.
they wanted to end the war with Iraq.
they wanted political reform and more democracy.
they wanted better schools and universities.
11
Which of the following was NOT a goal of the White Revolution?
women's rights
land reform
building mosques
literacy programs
12
Prime Minister Mohammed Mossadegh was overthrown by the CIA and the British in which year?
1953
1954
1950
1951
13
Why didn't the Islamic Revolution in Iran spread to other countries in the region?
They just didn't want to.
Iranian are Shiite Moslem; Arabs are mainly Sunni.
The other Moslem countries were pro-America.
Other middle-eastern countries already had democracy.
14
'Tudeh' refers to which group?
Iranian Communist Party
Secret Policy
A counsel of mullahs
Islamic scholars or madrassa students
15
The Ayatollah Khomeini was able to take control of Iran because...
his sermons were played in mosques throughout the country.
he had the support of the army.
he had the best beard in the country.
his audience was more unified than other opposition groups
16
The 1971 Party at Persepolis cost Iran...
$2 billion
$200 million
$100 million
$500 million
17
Which of the following best describes the goals of the Shah for Iran after 1953?
He tried to make new laws to protect human rights.
He tried to modernise Iran.
He tried to make Iran more democratic.
He tried to increase the influence of Islam in Iran.
18
Which of the following countries does NOT share a border with Iran?
Iraq
Russia
Syria
Afghanistan

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