what was the primary objection of the cultural revolution in the early years following the 1978 revolution of iran

purging academia of western and non-islamic influences

which statement is true about the caspian sea

it is the largest body of inland water

which statement accurately describes the role of persepolis in the achaemenid empire

served as the ceremonial capital of the achaemenid empire

which of the following best describes the fire temple known as atashkadeh or atashgah in zoroastrianism

it is a sacred site where followers preform rituals and worship

what significant infrastructure projects were initiates during reza shah's rule

foundation of the trans-iranian railway

which of the following is true regarding the title "Haj" or "Haji"

it signifies completion of a pilgrimage to mecca

in iran, under what circumstances can men and women shake hands

only if the woman extends her hand first

a traditional persian wind instrument made from reed

what is "مجسمه سازی"

the process of creating sculptures and statues

which statement correctly describes the cyrus cylinder

a powerful symbol of culture and religious tolerance

which of the following is a common practice in preparing a deceased mulsims body for burial

the deceased's body is washed and wrapped in a burial cloth

what is korsi in iranian culture

a low table with a heater underneath and a blanket over it

what statement is true about ahriman

the evil spirit deity in zoroastrianism

which agreement aimed to prevent iran from developing nuclear weapons in exchange for the lifting of economic sanctions

Joint comprehension plan of action

what was the purpose of the chapar khaneh in the achaemenid empire

to serve as a part of a courier system

which statement is true about persian windcatchers

traditional architectural element promoting ventilation and passive cooling

what are the administrative divisions of Iran, listed from largest to smallest

Ostan, Shahrestan, Shar, Dehestan

what does the term "کفش حجاب" (kafshe hejaab) refer to

a decree banning the chador and women head coverings

what is the significance of "جاده ابریشم"

a trade route connecting europe to china

what is khatamkari (خاتم کاری)

creating decorative patterns using thin strips of various materials

what action did the cultural revolution take regarding universities

it closed universities for three years

who were mani and mazdak during the sassanid era

founders of religious movements

who is kaveh the blacksmith in iranian mythology

legendary leader of the uprising against zahhak

which of the following statements is true about Eid-e Fetr

a holiday celebrated at the end of ramadam

which of the following best describes the significance of the Derafsh Kavani in persian history

Symbolized victory of fereiydun and establishment of iranian nationalism

what was the reason for the joint anglo-soviet invasion of iran in 1941

to secure a route of supply for soviet forces

what authority does the supreme leader have over the armed forces

direct command as the chief commander

what is arash known for in iranian folklore

shooting an arrow to define the iran border

what is "سفالگری"

the ancient art of persian pottery making

studbud

sem1 area studies

100 termsStudBud Administration8 plays

Imported from external platform

Flashcards100 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 100

Answers

1
what was the primary objection of the cultural revolution in the early years following the 1978 revolution of iran
Emphasizing the importance of scientific research
encouraging traditionalist unpolitical islamic doctrines in academia
purging academia of western and non-islamic influences
promoting western and non-islamic influences and academia
2
which statement is true about the caspian sea
it is an important water source for farms
its the worlds biggest source of pearls
it is the largest body of inland water
its irans main source of crude oil
3
who has the authority to mandate new decisions in the accordance with the concept of velayat-e faghih
supreme leader
president
guardian council
assembly of experts for constitution
4
which statement accurately describes the role of persepolis in the achaemenid empire
served as the ceremonial capital of the achaemenid empire
was a significant military stronghld of the achaemenid empire
was a thriving commercial center of the achaemenid empire
served as the administrative capital of the achaemenid empire
5
which of the following best describes the fire temple known as atashkadeh or atashgah in zoroastrianism
it functions as a center for scholarly debates and theological discussions
it is a sacred site where followers preform rituals and worship
it primarily serves as a mediation retreat for spiritual seekers
it serves as a gathering place for social events
6
what significant infrastructure projects were initiates during reza shah's rule
foundation of the trans-iranian railway
Reconstruction of old cities
establishment of the first iranian kindergarten
creation of the Iran Scout Organization
7
which of the following is true regarding the title "Haj" or "Haji"
it signifies completion of a pilgrimage to mecca
it denotes attending schools run by mullahs
it signifies a visit to the fatima's shrine in Qom
it indicates a persons coming after a pilgrimage to mashhad
8
who succeeded ahmadinejad as president of iran in 2013
Hassan Rouhani
Mohammad Khatami
Ebrahim Raisi
Mehdi Karroubi
9
what city served as the administrative center of the achaemenid empire under the reign of cyrus the great
babylon
pasargadae
athens
jerusalem
10
what is فاز کاری
traditional persian pottery making
a type of persian martial arts
a form of persian embroidery
the art of persian metalwork
11
which of the following individuals were achaemenid kings
ismail and nader
cryus and darius
ardeshir and shapur
hooshang and jamshid
12
in iran, under what circumstances can men and women shake hands
always, and it is considered a sign of respect
only during formal business meetings
only if the woman extends her hand first
men and women never shake hands in iran
13
what is "نی"
a form of persian calligraphy practiced in ancient times
a type of traditional persian rug weaving technique
a traditional persian wind instrument made from reed
a persian term for a type of decorative poetry
14
what is "مجسمه سازی"
traditional persian music notation and composition
the process of creating sculptures and statues
the art of persian rug weaving, passed through generations
aa form of persian poetry
15
During most of the 1980s what major event contributed to significant economic problems in Iran
the iranian revolution
the war with Iraq
The arab spring
The afghan war
16
which statement correctly describes the cyrus cylinder
a religious text that outlines the core tenants of ancient persian beliefs
a historical artifact depicting the conquests of achaemid kinds
it is a military document detailing strategies in battle
a powerful symbol of culture and religious tolerance
17
which of the following is a common practice in preparing a deceased mulsims body for burial
the deceased's body is cremated according to tradition
the deceased's body is left untouched until the funeral
the deceased's body is embalmed to preserve it until the funeral
the deceased's body is washed and wrapped in a burial cloth
18
what is Qalam in the context of persian calligraphy
traditional persian paper
reed pen
black ink
calligraphy brush
19
which organization operates as a militant islamic political organization on primarily the Gaza Strip
Islamic Jihad
Fatah
Hamas
Hezbollah
20
what is korsi in iranian culture
a traditional cooking utensil used to make food for weddings
a low table with a heater underneath and a blanket over it
a musical instrument played during celebrations
a type of chair with a built in heater
21
what statement is true about ahriman
the creator of the world and all goodness
the evil spirit deity in zoroastrianism
the enemy of angra mainyu and darkness
the divinity of the waters and fertility
22
who elects the supreme leader of iran
the parliment
the guardian council
the president
the assembly of experts
23
which agreement aimed to prevent iran from developing nuclear weapons in exchange for the lifting of economic sanctions
International atomic energy agency
Nuclear arms control agreement
Nuclear non profit treaty
Joint comprehension plan of action
24
what was the purpose of the chapar khaneh in the achaemenid empire
to administer regional autonomy
to collect taxes on land and livestock
to regulate and trade commerce
to serve as a part of a courier system
25
which one is an iranian turkic speaking ethnicity
kurds
lors
azeris
baluchs
26
which statement is true about persian windcatchers
traditional architectural element promoting ventilation and passive cooling
utilized in traditional architecture for aesthetic enhancement
they're ancient types of ice house that functions as an evaporation cooler
they harness wind power to generate mechanical force
27
what are the administrative divisions of Iran, listed from largest to smallest
Ostan, Shahrestan, Dehestan, Shar
Ostan, Shahrestan, Shar, Dehestan
Shahrestan, Ostan, Shar, Dehestan
Shahrestan, Ostan, Dehestan, Shar
28
what triggered the large scale protests throughout raisi's presidency in late 2022
assasination of an iranian nuclear scientist
high inflation and economic collapse
natural disaster
death of masha amini
29
what does the term "کفش حجاب" (kafshe hejaab) refer to
a decree banning the chador and women head coverings
a cultural event celebrating women clothing
a regulation promoting to use of chador and women head coverings
a social movement for advocating for freedom of choice in women's attire
30
which of the following is an offensive way to address someone specifically a male
مرده خور
قالتاق
مرتیکه
بشین بابا
31
what is the significance of "جاده ابریشم"
a maritime route connecting india to persia
a trade route connecting europe to china
a pilgrimage route leading to mecca
a network of roads connecting ancient mesopotamia
32
what is khatamkari (خاتم کاری)
the intricate and delicate process of persian carpet weaving
creating decorative patterns using thin strips of various materials
a unique form of persian woodcraft known for its elegance
traditional persian pottery making techniques refined over centuries
33
what action did the cultural revolution take regarding universities
it closed universities for three years
it banned traditionalist unpolitical islamic doctrines
it promoted western influences
it encouraged diversity of thought
34
who were mani and mazdak during the sassanid era
royal advisors to kings
scholars who translated greek texts into persian
founders of religious movements
merchants who were traded between persia and china
35
what is sahari in the context of muslim fasting rituals
breaking the fast at sunset
the first prayer of the day
a pre-fast meal
a dessert eaten during ramadan
36
who is kaveh the blacksmith in iranian mythology
legendary leader of the uprising against zahhak
son of zahhak the snake shoulder
warrior who fought alongside rostam
a mythical bird with magical powers
37
who was the king of the Qajar dynasty
Genghis Khan
Agha Mohammad Khan
Timur
Khwarazm Shah
38
which of the following statements is true about Eid-e Fetr
a holiday celebrated at the end of ramadam
month long fasting period observed by muslims
marks the start of the month of ramadan
any of the ahya nights in the month of ramadan
39
who founded the safavid empire and proclaimed shi'a islam as its official religion
shah ismail I
khashayar shah
reza shah
mohammad reza shah
40
what is "تار"
a traditional persian dish
a stringed musical instrument
a form of persian poetry making
a type of persian dance
41
which of the following best describes the significance of the Derafsh Kavani in persian history
represented the prestigious royal standard
originated from the achaemenid empire and held religious significance
Symbolized victory of fereiydun and establishment of iranian nationalism
it was a legondary weapon used by ancient persians in battles
42
what was the reason for the joint anglo-soviet invasion of iran in 1941
to retaliate against iranian aggression
to secure a route of supply for soviet forces
to establish control over iran's wheat production
to remove mohammad reza shah from power
43
what authority does the supreme leader have over the armed forces
limited advisory role
direct command as the chief commander
no authority over the armed forces
financial oversight only
44
what is ferdowsis most famous work
shahnameh
rubaiyat
divan
masnavi
45
what is arash known for in iranian folklore
establishing a new kingdom in persia
shooting an arrow to define the iran border
discovering a hidden treasure in the mountains
defeating the turanians in battle
46
what is the traditional persian term "خانه تکانی" commonly referred to as
home renovation
family reunion
spring cleaning
housewarming party
47
which statement is true about the script used to write old persian
written in cuneiform script
written in hieroglyphic script
written in semitic scripts
written in arabic script
48
which biblical figure is credited with freeing the jews from babylon captivity
david
darius the great
soloman
cyrus the great
49
what is "سفالگری"
traditional persian carpet weaving techniques
a form of persian martial arts
the process of creating intricate persian metalwork
the ancient art of persian pottery making
50
what is the name by which the iranian poet moavi is recognized in western countries
ferdowsi
sa'di
rumi
hafez
51
which o fthe following options correctly identifies the four largest ethnic groups in iran based on population size
persians, balochis, turkmen, and lors
persians, talysh, kurds, and arabs
persians, gilakis, mazandaranis, and azeris
persians, azeris, kuds, lors
52
who is considered the most central and popular character in the shahnameh
zal
giv
rustam
esfandyar
53
what is the religious significance of mashhad
famous for its role as a center of pilgrimage for followers of sufi islam
it is the birthplace of the prophet muhammad
has religious importance for housing the shrine of imam reza
for it's ancient mosques that are central to sunni islamic practices
54
what is the significance of eftar during ramadan
a religious holiday celebrated by muslims
a traditional religious ceremony
a special daily prayer session
the meal to break the fast during ramadan
55
which poet has written in the epic style
hafez
ferdowsi
sa'di
rumi
56
why was the expediency discernment council created
to resolve conflicts between consulative assembly and the guardian council
to oversee the functioning of the islamic republic of iran broadcasting
to provide legal and policy guidance based on islamic principles in iran
to provide strategic guidance to iranian government on important issues
57
wha is the name commonly used by iranians to refer to the ancient city of persepolis
takht-e jamshid
sad-sotun
ectbatana
parsa
58
what was the outcome of the 2009 iranian presidential election
the green movement successfully overthrew the government
reformist candidate Mir Hossein Mousavi won by a landslide
conservative candidate Mahmoud Ahmadinejad won depsite fraud allegations
Mehdi Karroubi, the opposition successfully challenged election results
59
what event led to the servance of diplomatic relations between the US and iran in 1980
iran's nucleat program
hostage crisis in the US embassy in tehran
economic sanctions imposed by the US
the terrorist bombing at the AMIA center in argentina
60
what was the response of khomeini to the invasion of iranian kurdistan by Iraqi forces and MEK militaries
he ordered withdrawl of iranian forces from the front line
he ordered mass executions of political prisoners
he called for peace negotiations with Iraq
he appealed to the united nations for intervention
61
who took advantage of the weakness of the Sassanian empire and invaded persian territory
the byzantine empire
the roman empire
the arab trials
the ottoman empire
62
which institution in Iran is responsible for ensuring that all laws are compatible with islamic rules
islamic courts
assembly of experts
guardian council
supreme leader
63
which statement is true about Nastaliq
main calligraphic style fo the perso-arabic script in the past 500
handicraft technique popular in traditional persian rug weaving
traditional persian cuisine known for rich flavors and spices.
a type of musical instrument commonly used in traditional persian music
64
what religious divisions underlie the cinflict between Iran and Saudi Arabia
both countries are predominantly sunni muslim
both countries are predominantly shia muslim
Iran is predominately shia while saudi arabia is predominantly sunni muslim
Iran is predominately sufi and saudi arabia is predominantly wahabi muslim
65
which statement is true about the baha'i family
it originated in the mid 12th century in india
it was founded in the mid 19th century by baha u'llah in iran
it is a mystic religious practice formed by iranian zoroastrians
it is a monotheistic religion founded by mazdak before islam
66
which of the following is a significant characteristic of the karun river
it drains into the caspian sea
it flows through the city of shiraz
it is navigable by small crafts
it originates from the alborz mountains
67
what is hezbollah
a shia political and militant organization in iraq and syria
a sunni militant group funded by iran operating mainly in syria
a lebanese shia islamist political party and militant group
a militant islamic political organization that operates in the gaza strip
68
who is considered the supreme god in zoroastrianism
ahura mazda
mithra
anahita
ahriman
69
who succeeded Khomeini as the leader of Iran after his death in 1989
Ali Khameini
Hashemi Rafsanjani
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
Hassan Rouhani
70
what is the term "عید دیدنی" referring to in the context of nowruz holidays
a traditional nowruz dish
a form of dance to celebrate the arrival of spring
a tradition of making short visits to the homes of friends and family
a ritual of gift giving practiced to symbolize goodwill and generosity
71
who successfully defeated the persian armies and ultimately led to the downfall of the achaemenid empire
genghis khan
cyrus the great
alexander the great
julius ceaser
72
persian musical instrument: hammered dulcimer with trapezoidal shaped sound boxes
setar
tar
kamancheh
santur
73
which of the following describes inflation
a fluctuation in the purchasing power of money
a reduction in the purchasing power of money
an increase in the purchasing power of money
a stabilization in the purchasing power of money
74
which one is considered disrespectful in iranian culture
looking at people when you're talking
eating food with your left hand
extending your legs in front of others
touching food before washing your hands
75
which bodies of water are connected by the oman sea
persian gulf and indian ocean
indian ocean and bay of bengal
red sea and gulf of aden
arabian sea and persian gulf
76
what was the cause of the green movement in iran in 2009
allegations if elections fraud charges and irregularities
severe economic recession and high inflation
disputes between labor unions and the government
government corruption and mismanagement
77
what was the shah's white revolution program
A political campaign to strengthen the Regency council
a plan to surpress religious leaders in Qom
an initiative to promote cultural diversity in iran
a series of economic and social reforms aimed at modernization in iran
78
what was the aim of the fedayeen-e islam group in iran
to promote communism
to establish a strict islamic state
to support the monarchy
to establish a secular government
79
what was the main outcome of the constitutional revolution of iran
overthrow of the pahlvi dynasty
imposition of military law in the country
formation of a communist government
Establishment of a parliament in Iran
80
which of the following are two large deserts in iran
dasht-e loot and dasht-e rig
dasht-e marg and dasht-e navard
dasht-e kavir and dasht-e lut
dasht-e mahi and dasht-e sar
81
what was a significant social issue that contributed to the discontent with the pahlavi regimes policies
promotion of western values
preservation of traditional culture
emphasis on technological advancement
advocacy for gender equality
82
what was the occupation of the US embassy compound intended to achieve by the iranian students
secure the release of iranian prisoners held in the US
demand the return of the shah for trial
normalize relations with the US
deopose prime minister mehdi bazargan
83
what was the main goal of the tudeh party during the iranian revolution
to promote democracy
to support the monarchy
to establish a capitalist government
to establish a socialist government
84
who were the perpetrators behind the chain murders in iran from 1988 to 1998
iranian dissident individuals
iranian government internal operatives
religious extremists
foreign terrorists
85
what is "کاشی کاری"
traditional form of persia martial arts
the process of creating persian metalwork
the ancient art of persian carpet weaving
the decorative art of titlework, popular in iran
86
what feature distinguishes persian grammar from many other indoeuropean languages
gramatical gender is absent
persian has a strict subject-object-verb word order
persian nouns have a system of vowel harmony
persian verbs do not have conjugations for tense
87
what emblem was located in the center of the state flag of Iran before the 1979 revolution
the derafsh-e kaviani
the lion and sun
the winged farvahar
the boteh gegheh
88
which of the following are known as the works of sa'di
bustan and golestan
divan and ghazal
shahnameh and rubaiyat
masnavi and ma'navi
89
what is خطاطی
a type of persian dance
Traditional persian architecture
a form of persian music
persian calligraphy
90
which militia funded and trained by the IRGC was formed to fight in syria
hezbollah
free syrian army
fatemiyoun brigade
taleban
91
what is minakari
a form of traditional persian dance practiced at celebrations
a persian cullinary tradition dating back centuries
the ancient art of persian rug weaving
the process of painting and coloring surfaces through enameling
92
which statement correctly describes yalda
a religious pilgrimage observed in kashan
a traditional harvest celebration in autumn
a spring festival celebrated in farsi speaking countries
an ancient festival marking the longest night of the year
93
what is one of the main differences between shia and sunni islam
shia muslims believe in the concept of imamat while sunni muslims do not
shia muslims believe in importance of the pilgrimage of mecca sunni dont
sunni muslims believe in the principle of ayatollahs, shia muslims do not
shia muslims reject the five pillars of islam, sunni muslims uphold them
94
which one is correct about the persian language
persian is derived from the dravidian language family
persian belongs to the indo-european language family
persian and arabic share the same language family
persian is a branch of the semitic language family
95
what is mehriyeh in the context of iranian marriage customs
the expenses during the wedding ceremony based on the prenuptial agreement
the gift presented by the groom's family to the bride before the engaement
the assets or gold coins the groom gives to the wife in case of divorce
the dinner items in the wedding party provided by the brides family
96
what event led to the fall of the sassanian empire
roman conquest of persia
persian revolutions
arab muslim conquests
mongol invasions
97
how did the iran hostage crisis which began in 1979 end
the iranian government released the hostages unconditionally
With the signing of the Algiers Accords in Algeria
The hostages escaped during a failed rescue attempt
through a negotiated settlement in washington DC
98
what does the term jahiziyeh in iranian culture
the exchange of gifts between the bride and groom's families
traditional iranian attrire for wedding ceremonies
household items given by the groom to the bride
the official marriage documentation
99
who was shapour bakhtiar and how did he meet his demise
last prime minister of iran before revolution; murdered by agents of IR
hardline conservative candidate; died in a suspicious car crash
reformist president; assasinated by foreign terrorists
leader of the green movement; house arrested and later executed
100
in the context of womens rights activism in iran what does the term "girl of enghelab street" specifically refer to
a women's rights group dedicated to advocating for legal reforms in iran
a popular social media campaign promoting women's empowerment in iran
a renowned feminist author in iran who advocates for womens rights
an individual who symbolically protested against the mandatory hijab laws

sem1 area studies Flashcards | StudBud