History of Iran

What was the origin of the word "Iran"?

• The origin of the Medes

• The origin of the Persians

• The origin of the Aryans

• The origin of the Elamites

Who founded the first Iranian nation in the seventh century B.C.?

• Cyrus the Great

• The Medes

• The Persians

• The Elamites

Until what year was Iran referred to as Persia?

• 1925

• 1935

• 1945

• 1955

Who asked everyone to call the country Iran in 1935?

• Cyrus the Great

• Reza Shah

• Mohammed Mossadeq

• Alexander the Great

What was a major factor that invited attacks on Iran?

• Its military strength

• Its wealth and geographic location

• Its cultural diversity

• Its religious influence

Which language and culture withstood foreign invasions in Iran?

• Arabic

• Turkish

• Persian

• Mongolian

What significant resource was discovered in Iran in the twentieth century?

• Gold

• Oil

• Silver

• Coal

Who was the prime minister of Iran in 1951?

• Reza Shah

• Mohammed Mossadeq

• Mohammad Reza Pahlavi

• Cyrus the Great

What action did Mohammed Mossadeq take regarding the oil industry?

• Privatized it

• Nationalized it

• Sold it to the British

• Ignored it

Who helped organize a coup against Mossadeq in 1953?

• The Soviet Union

• The United States

• The CIA with British intelligence

• The French government