Iran 1
What is the name of Iran's supreme leader, who holds significant political power and authority over the country's government and institutions?
Who is Ayatollah Ali Khamenei?
What event in 1979 led to a significant political change in Iran, resulting in the overthrow of the monarchy and the establishment of an Islamic Republic?
What is the Iranian Revolution?
What is the name of China's highest legislative body, consisting of representatives elected from provincial-level People's Congresses, which has the authority to enact laws and approve major policies?
What is the National People's Congress (NPC)?
What was the primary cause of the Opium Wars, a series of conflicts between China and Western powers in the 19th century?
What is the British East India Company's smuggling of opium into China to address trade imbalances?
What is the term used to describe enterprises in China that are owned and operated by the government, playing a significant role in key industries such as energy, telecommunications, and banking?
What are State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs)?
Following the 1979 Iranian Revolution, Iran transitioned from a monarchy to what type of government?
What is an Islamic Republic?
Which political faction in Iran advocates for a more liberal interpretation of Islam and supports greater political and social reforms within the Islamic Republic?
Who are the reformists?
What is the name of the top decision-making body of the Chinese Communist Party, responsible for setting policies and directing the party's activities?
What is the Politburo Standing Committee (PSC)?
What was the name of the strategic military retreat undertaken by the Chinese Communist Party in the 1930s, which became a symbol of resilience and endurance in the face of adversity?
What is The Long March?
What term refers to investment made by foreign companies or individuals in China's domestic economy, contributing to economic growth, technology transfer, and globalization?
What is Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)?
What is the name of Iran's parliament, which is responsible for passing legislation and overseeing the government's actions?
What is the Islamic Consultative Assembly (Majlis)?
What economic policy did Iran implement in the 2000s to address the country's economic challenges, including high inflation and unemployment, which involved government subsidies for basic goods and services?
What is the Subsidy Reform Plan?
What economic policy initiative launched by Xi Jinping aims to strengthen China's global economic influence by investing in infrastructure and connectivity across Asia, Africa, and Europe?
What is the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)?
What was the term coined to describe the interpretation and adaptation of Marxist principles to the Chinese context, emphasizing peasant revolution and rural mobilization?
What is Maoism?
Which policy, implemented in the late 1970s under Deng Xiaoping's leadership, established designated areas with special economic regulations and incentives to attract foreign investment and promote economic development?
What are Special Economic Zones (SEZs)?
In Iran's political system, what is the name of the unelected council responsible for vetting candidates for elected office, including the presidency and the Islamic Consultative Assembly?
What is the Guardian Council?
If you're asked a question about the difference between head of state and head of government, you should not use _________ (country) as the example but use ____________(country) instead.
Iran. UK, Russia or China
What major economic reform initiated by Deng Xiaoping in the late 1970s transformed China's economy by introducing elements of capitalism and opening up to foreign investment and trade?
What is the Reform and Opening Up policy?
at was the name of Mao Zedong's economic and social campaign launched in the late 1950s, aiming to rapidly transform China from an agrarian society into an industrialized socialist state?
What is the Great Leap Forward?
What agricultural reform introduced in the early 1980s shifted land ownership from collective farms to individual households, allowing farmers to lease land and sell surplus produce, leading to increased agricultural productivity and rural incomes?
What is the Household Responsibility System?
During the presidency of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Iran experienced significant economic challenges, including high inflation and international sanctions. What economic policies did Ahmadinejad pursue to address these challenges?
What are populist economic policies, including subsidies and government spending on social welfare programs?
During the presidency of Hassan Rouhani, Iran engaged in negotiations with international powers to reach a landmark agreement regarding its nuclear program. What was the name of this agreement, which aimed to ease international sanctions in exchange for restrictions on Iran's nuclear activities
What is the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA)?
The three primary motives behind the regulatory intervention that derailed Jack Ma's Ant Group IPO?
What is to curb monopolistic behavior, enforce oversight on fintech firms, and assert control over China's digital economy?
Who was the founding father of the Republic of China and the Chinese Nationalist Party (Kuomintang), known for his Three Principles of the People, which advocated for nationalism, democracy, and livelihood?
Who is Sun Yat-sen?
What term refers to collectively owned and managed enterprises in rural China, which played a significant role in the country's industrialization and economic growth, particularly during the reform era?
What are Township and Village Enterprises (TVEs)?