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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. Where does Kapuscinski trace modern terrorism to?
(a) American capitalist meddling.
(b) Britain's decision to depose Shah Reza Khan.
(c) Iranian Shiism.
(d) Saudi Arabian Sunni Muslims.

2. How does world media respond to Shah Pahlavi's attempts to modernize Iran?
(a) Pahlavi is treated as a media darling.
(b) Pahlavi is reviled by Western media.
(c) Pahlavi is loved by American media, but hated by British media.
(d) Pahlavi's plans are largely secret, and do not get a significant amount of media attention.

3. Who supplies Shah Pahlavi's army with a great deal of weapons during the Great Civilization?
(a) Egypt.
(b) America.
(c) Saudi Arabia.
(d) India.

4. What major event happened to Shah Reza Pahlavi in 1949?
(a) The acquisition of Afghanistan.
(b) Marriage.
(c) The birth of his first daughter.
(d) An assassination attempt.

5. What is the nickname for the electrically heated table that the Savak use for torture?
(a) The Fever Blister.
(b) The Frog Jumper.
(c) The Hotcake.
(d) The Frying Pan.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which country backed Shah Pahlavi when he wrested control away from Doctor Mossadegh?

2. How many informants for Savak were there?

3. What kind of accountability is in place in regard to the Savak?

4. What kind of culture did Reza Khan urge his citizens to adopt?

5. What was Ali's fate?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Describe the historical events that gave rise to the Shiite faith.

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

7. Characterize Reza Khan as a ruler. What were his goals as a ruler? How did he accomplish these goals?

8. What is the beginning image of Shah of Shahs? What is happening? Where is the author and what is he doing?

9. What event causes Khomeini to call for the Shah to step down as leader? What do Khomeini and others like him think of Shah Pahlavi?

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

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