Iran's Survival During the Age of Imperialism

What was the primary concern of the Qajar dynasty during the age of imperialism?

• The United States

• The Ottoman Empire

• European powers

• China

How did Persia manage to maintain its sovereignty against Britain and Russia?

• By playing Britain and Russia off against each other

• By surrendering to Russian control

• By isolating itself from all foreign influences

• By forming a strong military alliance with the Ottoman Empire

What significant resource discovery increased foreign interest in Persia?

• Coal

• Gold

• Natural Gas

• Oil

What was the outcome of the Anglo-Russian Convention for Persia?

• Persia was fully colonized by Britain

• Persia was divided into spheres of economic influence

• Persia gained independence from all foreign powers

• Persia became a protectorate of Russia

What was the result of Britain's attempt to make Persia a protectorate after World War I?

• It was abandoned due to international opposition

• It was successful and Persia became a British colony

• It led to Persia's complete independence

• It resulted in Persia aligning with the United States