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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. During World War II, Reza Khan forbid Allies' use of what, which resulted in his forcible removal as Shah?
(a) The Caspian Sea.
(b) Iran's submarine fleet.
(c) The Trans-Iranian Railway.
(d) Locally-produced oil.

2. Why are many billions of dollars wasted during Pahlavi's modernization?
(a) Currency transfer rates are unfavorable to Iran.
(b) Iran lacks the infrastructure to handle the great influx of goods.
(c) A war in nearby Iraq disrupts the flow of wealth.
(d) Western powers boycott the country entirely.

3. Why are the city streets of Tehran unsafe at night post-revolution?
(a) Roaming militiamen.
(b) The Shah's army enforced a strict curfew.
(c) A toxic sludge from a chemical plant.
(d) Starving, violent coyotes.

4. Which city did Shah Agha Mohammed Khan famously order a massacre for?
(a) Qom.
(b) Tabriz.
(c) Kerman.
(d) Teheran.

5. What is the home town of Khomeini?
(a) London.
(b) Mecca.
(c) Qom.
(d) Tehran.

Short Answer Questions

1. About how far away is Qom from Tehran?

2. What emotion does the Savak use to control the population?

3. Doctor Mossadegh importantly nationalized which industry in Iran?

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

5. What important announcement does Shah Pahlavi make on December 23, 1973?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe briefly the tactics and strategy of the Savak.

2. Who is the "Twelfth Imam," and why is this figure important in Shiism?

3. How is language related to the Iranian revolution and the message that Khomeini preaches?

4. 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?

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

6. Describe the physical/personality differences between Reza Khan and Mohammed Reza Pahlavi as Kapuscinski sees them.

7. What is the state of international tourism in Iran at the start of Shah and Shahs?

8. How does the Shah respond once he is restored to power after Mossadegh is exiled?

9. Describe the important event of December 23, 1973, as it relates to Iranian history.

10. What is Qom, and how is it associated with Ayatollah Khomeini?

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