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1
Leader-heros that are unkind to their fallen and repentant enemy are considered unjust.
True
False
2
What is the focal point of the Shahnameh: Book of Kings?
a hero
a king
a religious figure
Iran (as a country)
3
People that come from outside of Iran can not be leader-heroes in the eyes of Iranians
False
True
4
In the Shahnameh, many leader-heros are compared to what animal (to represent their courage)
tiger
cheetah
lion
bear
5
____ is cited as one of the major causes to the disillusionment of the Iranian population during the Pahlavi dynasty
corruption
honor
resentment
religion
6
Those who lack integrity will have
high social standing
good leadership skill
bad luck and misery
success
7
Which of these is a characteristic of Iranian culture/leadership?
low power distance
high power distance
low performance orientation
low gender egalitarianism
8
Iranian leaders value justice but if the ends justify the means, abuse of power is acceptable
False
True
9
The goals of Iran and its leadership are
a recognized place in history
to become more western
cultural and national independenc
glory of the nation
10
The Shahnameh is highly patriotic
True
False
11
Which of these is NOT an important aspect of the Shahnameh?
A symbol of the Persian language; a literary masterpiece
Presents the mythology of Iran
Defines its key cultural themes in relation to leadership
The people
12
Prior to the introduction of Islam to Persia, what was the primary religion in Persia?
Christianity
Zoroastrianism
Judaism
Buddhism
13
Iran belongs to the Middle East GLOBE cultural cluster
True
False
14
Hafez was a poet in the 14th century in Persia whose poems are still very influential to Iranian people today
True
False
15
What is the dominant religion in Iran today?
Judaism
Sunni Islam
Zoroastrianism
Shi’i Islam
16
Who became the leader of Iran after the overthrowing of the Shah in 1979?
Hafez
Khomeini
Mohammed Reza Shah Palavi
Saadi
17
Iranians believe that the ends justify the means
True
False
18
According to Nahavandi, the most essential characteristic of a leader is
courage
integrity
respect
empathy
19
What was the name of the capital of ancient Persia?
Esfand
Abiana
Shiraz
Persepolis
20
Iranian leader-heros are the source of all power (created the world and brought civilization to mankind)
True
False
21
Without leadership, all falls into chaos
True
False
22
The government of Iran today is considered a:
Monarchy
Democracy
Theocracy
Autocracy
23
Iranians do NOT believe leaders that are autonomous are good leaders
True
False
24
Hormozd’s story (1 of the most evil kings) represents the potential fate of those who DO take advantage of others wisdom
True
False
25
In the story of Izad-Goshasp and Rostam, the followers were NOT loyal
False
True
26
According to Rick Steve’s Iran, who holds the most power in Iran today?
Supreme Leader
the King
the Shah
The President
27
Iranians believe hierarchy is detrimental to society, and equality among all people in society is to be desired
True
False
28
Which is NOT something Iranian people want in their leaders?
to be humble
To be easily accessible
to be honest
to show weakness by admitting mistakes
29
The flag of Kaveh is still used a metaphor of Iranian _____ and the importance of taking a courageous stand
identity
survival
integrity
patriotism
30
Which of these ethnicities do most Iranians consider themselves to be a part of?
Ottoman
Turkish
Arab
Persian
