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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is NOT pictured in the famous picture of world leaders from the Tehran Conference?

2. Doctor Mossadegh importantly nationalized which industry in Iran?

3. What relationship was Ali to the Prophet Mohammed?

4. What for Kapuscinski symbolizes the promise of easy wealth and power for Middle Easterners, particularly the poor?

5. Who does Reza Khan replace as a military commander in 1917?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What crisis of manpower was experienced during the Great Civilization?

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

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

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

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

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

9. Why and how is Doctor Mossadegh forced from office?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the basic philosophical differences between conservatism and liberalism. How was this debate/struggle manifest in the aftermath of the Iranian Revolution?

Essay Topic 2

In your own words, describe why the Great Civilization was not a success. Include a discussion of economics, infrastructure, manpower, and attitudes at various strata of society.

Essay Topic 3

Ayatollah Khomeini was a central figure of the Iranian revolution.

1) Explain Khomeini's biographical background, up until the revolution.

2) How does Khomeini live, and how is his standard of living essential to his message?

3) Describe Khomeini's message to Iranians. How did he want Iranians to live their life? What position did he take in regards to the Shah?

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