6.9A Asia

Since the Iranian Revolution, who has been in charge of Iran's government?

• The President

• The Supreme Leader

• The Prime Minister

• The Parliament

The Supreme Leader of Iran holds what power?

• Executive power over all branches of government

• Judicial power only

• Legislative power only

• No power, only a ceremonial role

In Iran, the person who is second in rank after the Supreme Leader is:

• President

• Prime Minister

• Speaker of the Parliament

• Chief Justice

Who became president of Iraq soon after the Iranian Revolution began?

• Saddam Hussein

• Ayatollah Khomeini

• Hosni Mubarak

• Muammar Gaddafi

Saddam Hussein took power in Iraq and then:

• implemented democratic reforms

• invaded Kuwait

• established a monarchy

• formed an alliance with the United States

In the spring of 2011, what type of protests spread across SWANA, just a few years after Iraqis voted in 2005?

• Economic protests

• Political protests

• Social protests

• Environmental protests

Social media played a significant role in the Arab Spring protests by:

• Facilitating communication and coordination among protesters

• Providing entertainment to the masses

• Serving as a platform for government propaganda

• Offering financial support to the protesters

Citizens in several SWANA nations with authoritarian regimes had grown tired of living under oppressive governments. True or False?

• True

• False

What were some of the democratic reforms protestors were seeking during the Arab Spring?

• Constitutional reforms and free elections

• Increased military power

• More censorship

• Expansion of monarchy

Which of the following was a democratic reform sought by protestors during the Arab Spring?

• Equal rights for all

• The right to vote

• An end to authoritarian rule

• An end to political and government corruption