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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of accountability is in place in regard to the Savak?
(a) They must hold public trials.
(b) They report only to the Shah.
(c) They are overseen by the parliament.
(d) They are elected every four years.

2. Who does Reza Khan replace as a military commander in 1917?
(a) Vsevolod Lyakhov.
(b) Nasr-ed-Din.
(c) Ayatollah Khomeini.
(d) Mohammed Reza Pahlavi.

3. According to Kapuscinski, why do countries like Iran come to reject internationalism?
(a) In a bid to reserve dignity in a shameful time.
(b) In a bid to save on transportation and other costs.
(c) In a bid to retain autonomy and power.
(d) In a bid to improve education of the citizens.

4. Doctor Mossadegh importantly nationalized which industry in Iran?
(a) Oil.
(b) Trains and railways.
(c) Military.
(d) Textile.

5. Which country provided support and encouragement to Reza Khan for his overthrow of the Persian government?
(a) Egypt.
(b) United States.
(c) Saudi Arabia.
(d) Britain.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What major event happened to Shah Reza Pahlavi in 1949?

3. Who supplies Shah Pahlavi's army with a great deal of weapons during the Great Civilization?

4. What are name for Shiite religious leaders?

5. In which year was Reza Khan declared Shah by the parliament?

Short Essay Questions

1. What effect does the immigration of foreigners during the Great Civilization have on the common Iranian people?

2. What part does the mosque play in events leading up to the Iranian revolution?

3. Around Kapuscinski's hotel, what is the state of the streets and of overall security and safety of citizens?

4. Who was Doctor Mossadegh, and what important change did he make to Iranian industry?

5. What effect does existing Iranian infrastructure have on Great Civilization initiatives?

6. What changes to the country does Shah Pahlavi make as part of his Great Civilization? How does the world regard the Shah during this time?

7. Describe why Kapuscinski feels that Shiism and Iranian culture were well-matched.

8. Describe how Reza Khan was forced from his position as Shah of Iran.

9. What is the nature of the political cartoon depicted in Photograph 12? What is its message?

10. Describe the photograph involving the scene at the bus stop (Photograph 7).

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