Leaders
Leader of Iran after 1979
Who is the Ayatollah Khomeini?
This event founded Iran's current regime
What is the Islamic Revolution of 1979?
Vets candidates for office and has veto power over acts of Parliament
What is the Guardian Council?
Concept according to which society should be led by scholars who guide society within Shariah according to their interpretation of the Quran
What is the Guardianship of the Islamic Jurist?
Leader of Iran before 1979
Mohammed Reza Shah
Before the current regime, this dynasty ruled Iran
Who are the Pahlavis?
Highest office in Iran, sets political agenda, is commander-in-chief, serves for life
Who is the Supreme Leader?
Majority religion in Iran
What is Shia Islam?
Reformist President of Iran
Who is Hassan Rouhani?
This rapid modernization and westernization increased Iran's standard of living but also inflamed conservative anger
What is the White Revolution?
Oversees the Civil Service, conducts foreign policy, leads the Cabinet
Who is the President?
Form of Government of Iran
What is a theocracy/Islamic Republic?
Hardline President of Iran between 2005 and 2013
Who is Mahmoud Ahmedinejad?
This country dominated Iran throughout the mid-20th century, especially through control of the Oil Industry
What is the United Kingdom?
Writes laws, approves ministerial appointments, scrutinizes the work of the government
What is the Majles (parliament)?
What is over 50%?
Current President of Iran
Ebrahim Raisi
This dynasty ruled Iran before the 20th century
Who are the Qajars?
Elects the Supreme Leader
This issue has sparked mass protest in Iran in recent years
What is the mandate that women wear hijab?