History
Former leader name of Iran before 1979 Revolution? What was the title of this leadership position?
Shah
Official governmental structure of Iran? (Hint: Religion)
Theocracy
Main religion of Iran ?
Islam
a country whose government derives a substantial portion of its national revenue from economic rents, such as the sale of natural resources (like oil) or other external sources, rather than from taxing its citizens or engaging in productive domestic activities
Rentier State
2009 dispute over validity of election results. Supporters of Mousavi the reformist.
Green Revolution
What ethnic group makes up majority of Iran?
Persian
Head of Government in Iran focuses on economic policies?
President
What type of Islam does Iran follow?
Shia
Iran’s number one resource in terms of profit
Crude oil
Iraq under Saddam Hussein
Was the architect of the Iranian Revolution and the first leader (rahbar) of the Islamic republic established in 1979(yes full name with perfect punctuation )
Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini
Most powerful leadership position of all of Iran?
Supreme Leader
Type of law that follows Islamic principles, Irans Judicary system follows this
Sharia Law
What hurts Iran the most economically ?
Sanctions
Clerical rule primarily through the role of a leader
Jurist Guardianship
The Shah’s secret police notorious for surveillance, torture , and suppression of Political dissent
Savak
Appointed body that mediates between The Majlis and the Guardian Council over legislative disputes
Expediency Council
Name some religious minorities in Iran
Sunni Muslims, Christians, Jews, Zoroastrians , and Baha’is
What country’s sanctions on Iran hurts Iran the most economically?
U.S.A
Unicameral Legislative body in Iran
Majils
Series of Reforms by the Shah aimed at modernizing and Westering Iran‘s economy, society, and culture
White Revolution
Appointed body that vets candidates for office and can veto legislation (limits Majlis)(12 members/6yr terms) (6 lawyers nominated by chief justice and approved by Majlis, and 6 clerics appointed by supreme leader).
Guardian Council
What Middle Eastern nation is known for having a religious rivalry with Iran?( Sunni-majority nation)
Saudi Arabia
are charitable trusts in Iran that play a major role in Iran's economy. They control an estimated 20% of Iran's GDP, and are second only to the oil industry in manufacturing, trading, and real estate development in Iran.
Bonyads
IS Iran unitary or Federal state ?
Unitary