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Iranian History
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Who brought the very unpopular Shah to power in Iran?
America
100
Which two government systems does Iran have?
Democracy and Theocracy
100
Who is the current president of Iran?
Hassan Rouhani
100
What religion does the majority of people in Iran follow?
Islam
100
What is Iran's major export?
Oil
200
When did the Iranian Revolution occur?
1979
200
What are the titles of the two main figures that play leadership roles in Iran?
Supreme Leader and President 
200

Who is the current Supreme Leader of Iran?

Ali Khamenei 
200
What percentage of the population in Iran is Muslim?
99%
200
How many rounds of elections does Iran have for president?
Two
300
What was the White Revolution?
An attempt to modernize and westernize Iran. 
300
What is the term limit for the Supreme Leader?
Lifetime, unless the Guardian Council deems you unfit and removes you. 
300
Who was the first Supreme Leader of Iran?
Ayatollah Khomeini 
300
What is a theocracy?
A state led by religious rulers. 
300
Name two events that show why relations between the United States and Iran are tense. 
Putting the Shah in Power, Hostage Crisis, America taking Iraq's side, America going to war with Iraq 


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Why did the hostage crisis occur? 
Iranian's were upset that America allowed the Shah to seek refuge and treatment in American. They wanted to Shah to return to Iran an be held accountable for his crimes. 
400
Is the Majlis a bicameral or unicameral legislature?
nicameral
400
Who won Iran's 2009 presidential election?
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
400
What is sharia law?
Sharia law is an enforceable moral code that Iranian citizens are meant to follow. 
400
What does the Revolutionary Guard protect?
The Republic 
500
When were the first constitutional amendments put into place in Iran? 
1989
500
Name two of the powers of the Guardian Council. 

Approve candidates for presidential election, meet to decide if the Supreme Leader is still fit to rule, they represent theocratic principles within the government, and review bills passed by Majlis to ensure they conform with shari’a 


500
In what year did Hassan Rouhani become the president of Iran? (For the first time)
2013
500
What is Velayat-e faqih? (The Jurist's guardianship)
The religious part of Iran's government has ultimate authority because they are guided by God. 
500
Why do Iranian have anti-western sentiment?
Iranians were forced to modernize and westernize without much value being placed on their own culture.