Iranian Revolution Quiz

Who was the ruler of Iran before the revolution? (a)  

• Ayatollah Khomeini
• Shapur Bakhtiar
• Shah Reza Pahlavi
• Prime Minister Bakhtiar

Match the following descriptions with the correct outcome of the Iranian Revolution.

• Outcome that did not occur as a result of the Iranian Revolution

• A popular democracy

• What did the Iranian Revolution lead to the establishment of?

• The world's first Islamic state

• Outcome that did not occur as a result of the Iranian Revolution

• Economic reform

• Outcome that did not occur as a result of the Iranian Revolution

• A return to traditional values

What was the economic condition of Iran during the 1970s?

• A small gap between the rich and the poor

• Economic prosperity for all

• A huge gap grew between the rich and the poor

• Equitable wealth distribution

Who was appointed as the Prime Minister by Shah before he left Iran?

• Ayatollah Khomeini

• Shapur Bakhtiar

• Shah Reza Pahlavi

• Prime Minister Bakhtiar

What happened on February 11, 1979, in Iran?

• The Shah left Tehran

• Ayatollah Khomeini returned from exile

• Prime Minister Bakhtiar resigned

• The statues of the Shah were taken down

What position was Ayatollah Khomeini appointed to after the revolution?

• Prime Minister

• President

• Supreme Leader

• Ruler for life

Which of the following statements about the Iranian Revolution of 1979 is most accurate?

• it marked the end of British colonization in Iran

• it overthrew a monarchy and installed a liberal democracy

• it was guided by a non-Western ideology

• its leaders withdrew Iran from OPEC

What year did the American Revolution officially begin?

• 1770

• 1775

• 1781

• 1783