When the Shah’s father ruled
This year marks the beginning of Reza Shah Pahlavi's reign as the ruler of Iran.
1925
What is the name of the two kings apart of the Pavlavi Dynasty?
Reza Shah Pavlavi and Mohammad Shah Pavlavi
What is the name of the leader of the revolution
Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini
Who is the Iranian prime minister was overthrown in 1953 after he nationalized Iran’s oil industry.
Mohammad Mossadegh?
Iran was known by this name until 1935
Persia
When was Reza Shah Pavlavi exiled
1941
What is the name of Mohammad Reza Shah's secret police force
SAVAK
True or false: The leader of the revolution lead the revolution in person
False
The U.S. and this country worked together to plan the coup that removed Mossadegh from power.
United Kingdom (Britain)
This major religion is followed by the vast majority of Iranians
Shia Islam
Reza Shah's regime was characterized by strict policies of modernization, but he faced opposition from this group, which he harshly suppressed.
Communists
The Shah was known for his close relationship with this world superpower, which angered many Iranians.
The U.S.A
The U.S and one other country aided to keep the Shah in power. What country was it?
Great Britian
The 1953 coup was secretly organized by this U.S. intelligence agency.
The CIA
This year marks the victory of the Iranian Revolution
1979
Reza Shah's efforts to modernize Iran included a nationwide project to build this, significantly improving infrastructure.
The railroad
In 1963, the Shah intiated a far-reaching series of reforms to aggressively modernize the Imperial State of Iran called..
The White Revolution
What was the exact date the Shah fled the country
January 16th, 1979
This Iranian leader was restored to power by the U.S.-backed coup.
Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi
This natural resource is Iran’s largest export and a key reason for its global importance
Oil
Reza Shah Pahlavi made massive progress for the state of women’s rights in Iran, name two of the changes he made.
Requiring women to unveil, changing marriage and divorce to enforce equality, and changing education laws to allow women to receive higher and better education
One of Reza Shah’s main goals was to reduce the power of this influential group in Iranian society.
Who are the Islamic clergy (ulama)
Name 2 of the three ways people would protest during the revolution
Demonstrations, Showcasing symbols, and going on strikes
The code name for the CIA’s secret mission to overthrow Mossadegh was this.
What is oil?
This traditional Iranian New Year celebration takes place on the spring equinox
Nowruz