In August 1953 the sultan of Morocco is dethroned, in Iran Premier Mossadegh is overthrown, and Shah is at Rome airport

The video covers political upheavals in Morocco and Iran. In Morocco, France deposed the Sultan after a coup by Berber tribesmen, leading to fears of a holy war. Moulay Mohammed Ben Arafa became the new leader. In Iran, Premier Mossadegh was overthrown by royalists supporting the Shah, who fled to Rome but planned a return. Iran's strategic oil resources were a focal point of international interest, and Mossadegh's arrest was significant news globally.

What event led to the deposition of the Sultan in Morocco?

• A natural disaster

• A democratic election

• An invasion by neighboring countries

• A coup by Berber tribesmen

Who succeeded the Sultan as the religious leader of Morocco?

• A Berber chieftain

• Moulay Mohammed Ben Arafa

• The Sultan's son

• A French governor

What was a significant reason for the strategic importance of Iran during Mossadegh's time?

• Its military strength

• Its advanced technology

• Its rich oil resources

• Its large population

What was a potential consequence of Red domination in Iran?

• Economic prosperity

• Increased trade with Europe

• Extension of the Iron Curtain

• Improved relations with the US

What was the state of Iran after the Shah's return?

• Peaceful and stable

• Economically prosperous

• Riot-torn and uncertain

• Under foreign occupation