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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Daguerreotypes, pages 78 to 90.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In which year was Reza Khan declared Shah by the parliament?
(a) 1941.
(b) 1872.
(c) 1925.
(d) 1912.

2. Members of the Shah's retinue sometimes elect to have lunch flown in by which company?
(a) British Airways.
(b) Delta.
(c) Air France.
(d) American Airlines.

3. How did Iran's infrastructure change under Reza Khan's rule?
(a) Infrastructure was intentional destroyed in a bid for power.
(b) Infrastructure improved significantly.
(c) Infrastructure continued to be neglected.
(d) Infrastructure was funded, but corruption prevented any actual improvements.

4. What aspect of modernization gives rise to the "petro-bourgeoisie"?
(a) Nuclear energy.
(b) Religious devotion.
(c) Military spending.
(d) Corruption.

5. Who aids Shah Pahlavi in his buildup of the military after he retakes his throne from Mossadegh?
(a) America.
(b) Iraq.
(c) Egypt.
(d) Saudi Arabia.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Shah Pahlavi call his nationwide effort to modernize Iran?

2. Reza Khan was exiled to which city?

3. In which year did Reza Khan stage an overthrow of the government?

4. Which is NOT one of the goals the Shah has for modernization?

5. Which historical figure is second only to the Prophet Mohammed in the eyes of Shiite Muslims?

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