Iranian Revolution Quiz

When did the Iranian Revolution take place?

• 1979

• 1989

• 1969

• 1999

Who was the Shah of Iran before the Iranian Revolution?

• Mohammad Reza Pahlavi

• Ayatollah Khomeini

• Hassan Rouhani

• Mahmoud Ahmadinejad

What type of law was Iran ruled by after the Shah's rule ended?

• Islamic law

• Western law

• Martial law

• Civil law

What did the Shah want to change Iran into?

• A country like those in the West

• A country like those in the East

• A country like those in Africa

• A country like those in South America

What was one reason many Iranians were unhappy with the Shah's changes?

• They felt their culture and religion were being hurt

• They wanted more Western influence

• They wanted faster changes

• They wanted more secret police

What did the Shah's secret police do?

• Stopped people from speaking out against him

• Helped people find jobs

• Protected cultural sites

• Organized public events

Who became the leader of the people against the Shah in Iran?

• Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini

• Mohammad Reza Shah

• Ali Khamenei

• Hassan Rouhani

What year did the Shah leave Iran due to protests?

• 1964

• 1979

• 1980

• 1975

What type of law became the basis for Iran's government after the revolution?

• Civil Law

• Common Law

• Religious Law

• Martial Law

What was one of the international incidents that occurred due to the Iranian Revolution?

• The Iran Hostage Crisis

• The Gulf War

• The Suez Crisis

• The Cuban Missile Crisis