Terminology
What is the Qur'an?
Holy book of Islam
Persia
Iranian revolution
1979
What was the Iranian Revolution
Uprising that overthrew the Shah's monarchy for the leadership of the Ayatollah
Define monarchy
Rule by Kings and Queens
The Shah's (at time of Revolution) full name
How long had the monarchy in Persia / Iran ruled for?
2500 years
Who participated in the religion? (list at least 3)
Define martyrdom
Shi'a Islamic concept - where deaths during protests became powerful symbols
Ayatollah's full name (at time of Revolution)
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
What happened in 1964?
Khomeini exiled
What was the White Revolution and when did it occur?
Series of modernisation reforms where Iran was bringing in Western reforms. Occurred in the 1960s-1970s
What is Sharia?
I am the Bureau for Intelligence and the Security of the State
Savak
When did the protests begin?
1978
What is the Guardianship of the Jurist?
Political- religious system where a Shia Islamic jurst governs the state as God's representative
A form of government where God / deity is recognised as the supreme leader
I am the religious leader that governs the state
Guardianship of the Jurist
The date the Islamic Republic Established
250 points for Month - April
250 points for day - 1st
What is the role of the Guardianship of the Jurist? List 2
Supreme Leader - holds ultimate authority over the state
Oversees - military, security, national policy, key political appointments