Question 1

Shi'ism is the majority religion in

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A)  Iran. 
B)  Iraq. 
C)  Azerbaijan. 
D)  Eastern Turkey. 
E)  Shi'ism is the majority religion in all of the above countries. 
A)  Iran. 
B)  Iraq. 
C)  Azerbaijan. 
D)  Eastern Turkey. 
E)  Shi'ism is the majority religion in all of the above countries.

Question 2

Which of the following bureaucratic ministries are the most important in the Islamic Republic?

Accepted Answer

A)  SAVAK, Justice, Defense, and Reconstruction 
B)  Intelligence, Culture and Islamic Guidance, Interior, and Defense 
C)  Reconstruction, SAVAK, Heavy Industries, and Justice 
D)  Culture and Islamic Guidance, Intelligence, Reconstruction, and Heavy Industries 
E)  Interior, Heavy Industries, Justice, and Culture and Islamic Guidance 
A)  SAVAK, Justice, Defense, and Reconstruction 
B)  Intelligence, Culture and Islamic Guidance, Interior, and Defense 
C)  Reconstruction, SAVAK, Heavy Industries, and Justice 
D)  Culture and Islamic Guidance, Intelligence, Reconstruction, and Heavy Industries 
E)  Interior, Heavy Industries, Justice, and Culture and Islamic Guidance

Question 3

Which of the following is TRUE of Iran's economy in the pre-Islamic Revolutionary period?

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A)  It was an important member of OPEC. 
B)  It was a major purchaser of arms, especially from the United States. 
C)  It imported many products from the West that sometimes had a detrimental effect on domestic production. 
D)  The country became dependent on oil as a commodity that was subject to volatile market prices. 
E)  All of the above are true of Iran's economy in the pre-Islamic Revolutionary period. 
A)  It was an important member of OPEC. 
B)  It was a major purchaser of arms, especially from the United States. 
C)  It imported many products from the West that sometimes had a detrimental effect on domestic production. 
D)  The country became dependent on oil as a commodity that was subject to volatile market prices. 
E)  All of the above are true of Iran's economy in the pre-Islamic Revolutionary period.

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a power of the Leader?

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A)  He can mediate between the legislature, the executive, and the judiciary. 
B)  He chooses the president. 
C)  He is commander-in-chief. 
D)  He has extensive appointment and removal powers over the judiciary. 
E)  He can nominate clerics to the Guardian Council. 
A)  He can mediate between the legislature, the executive, and the judiciary. 
B)  He chooses the president. 
C)  He is commander-in-chief. 
D)  He has extensive appointment and removal powers over the judiciary. 
E)  He can nominate clerics to the Guardian Council.

Question 5

Iran helped the international coalition overthrow the Taliban in Afghanistan because it

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A)  was Sunni. 
B)  was created by Pakistan. 
C)  had massacred Shi'a Afghans. 
D)  was associated with Saudi Arabia. 
E)  All of the above are true statements. 
A)  was Sunni. 
B)  was created by Pakistan. 
C)  had massacred Shi'a Afghans. 
D)  was associated with Saudi Arabia. 
E)  All of the above are true statements.

Question 6

In contrast to events in Egypt and Tunisia, Iran's political system has survived because of

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A)  electoral manipulation. 
B)  the conservative's significant base of support within the electorate. 
C)  its control over the internet and social media domestically. 
D)  the support by critical elements within the armed forces for Ahmadinijad and the Supreme Leader. 
E)  all of the above. 
A)  electoral manipulation. 
B)  the conservative's significant base of support within the electorate. 
C)  its control over the internet and social media domestically. 
D)  the support by critical elements within the armed forces for Ahmadinijad and the Supreme Leader. 
E)  all of the above.

Question 7

For Iranian Shi'is, the term Iman is reserved for

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A)  the clerical elite. 
B)  individuals who lead Islamic worship services. 
C)  Islamic community leaders. 
D)  Ali and his 12 direct descendents and Ruhollah Khomeini. 
E)  all of the above. 
A)  the clerical elite. 
B)  individuals who lead Islamic worship services. 
C)  Islamic community leaders. 
D)  Ali and his 12 direct descendents and Ruhollah Khomeini. 
E)  all of the above.

Question 8

Iran's semipublic institutions

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A)  existed under the Shah and retained by the Islamic Republic. 
B)  are important autonomous political actors in the Islamic Republic. 
C)  are important economic actors due to their extensive economic holdings and their exemption from state taxes. 
D)  have become weaker as a result of the state's move to privatize them. 
E)  All of the above statements are true. 
A)  existed under the Shah and retained by the Islamic Republic. 
B)  are important autonomous political actors in the Islamic Republic. 
C)  are important economic actors due to their extensive economic holdings and their exemption from state taxes. 
D)  have become weaker as a result of the state's move to privatize them. 
E)  All of the above statements are true.

Question 9

The 2004 election was notable because

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A)  the Guardian Council disqualified several thousand conservative candidates. 
B)  reform candidates were elected to a majority of the Majles. 
C)  voter turnout was at a historic high of 90 percent. 
D)  the Guardian Council disqualified several thousand reform minded candidates. 
E)  they were the first democratic elections in Iran. 
A)  the Guardian Council disqualified several thousand conservative candidates. 
B)  reform candidates were elected to a majority of the Majles. 
C)  voter turnout was at a historic high of 90 percent. 
D)  the Guardian Council disqualified several thousand reform minded candidates. 
E)  they were the first democratic elections in Iran.

Question 10

The Pahlavi dynasty was established in

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A)  1941. 
B)  1953. 
C)  1906. 
D)  1925. 
E)  1900. 
A)  1941. 
B)  1953. 
C)  1906. 
D)  1925. 
E)  1900.

Question 11

The primary difference between Sunni and Shi'a is

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A)  whether all Muslims have to make a pilgrimage to Mecca. 
B)  who would have succeeded the Prophet Mohammad. 
C)  the roots of shari'a law. 
D)  whether or not the Prophet was divine. 
E)  how much Muslims should modernize. 
A)  whether all Muslims have to make a pilgrimage to Mecca. 
B)  who would have succeeded the Prophet Mohammad. 
C)  the roots of shari'a law. 
D)  whether or not the Prophet was divine. 
E)  how much Muslims should modernize.

Question 12

Khomeini introduced the Sunni concept of ______________ to enhance the role of the state, allowing it to suspend important religious rulings in order to protect the public interest.

Accepted Answer

A)  Qanun 
B)  Maslahat 
C)  Motalaq 
D)  Fedayin 
E)  Basij 
A)  Qanun 
B)  Maslahat 
C)  Motalaq 
D)  Fedayin 
E)  Basij

Question 13

The Leader is chosen by the

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A)  General electorate. 
B)  Assembly of Experts. 
C)  Guardian Council. 
D)  Expediency Council. 
E)  Majles. 
A)  General electorate. 
B)  Assembly of Experts. 
C)  Guardian Council. 
D)  Expediency Council. 
E)  Majles.

Question 14

Which of the following describes the role of the Assembly of Experts?

Accepted Answer

A)  It amended the Iranian constitution during the last months of Khomeini's life. 
B)  It helps the Supreme Leader select members of Iran's judiciary. 
C)  It approves candidates running for political office, including that of the presidency. 
D)  It oversees the work of the Supreme Leader and has the power to dismiss him if he is unable to fulfill his official duties. 
E)  It certifies the credentials of clerics. 
A)  It amended the Iranian constitution during the last months of Khomeini's life. 
B)  It helps the Supreme Leader select members of Iran's judiciary. 
C)  It approves candidates running for political office, including that of the presidency. 
D)  It oversees the work of the Supreme Leader and has the power to dismiss him if he is unable to fulfill his official duties. 
E)  It certifies the credentials of clerics.

Question 15

Some suspect that the seizure of the American embassy and the subsequent hostage crisis was engineered

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A)  in retaliation for past interference from the United States. 
B)  as a warning to the United States and its European allies, especially Britain, not to interfere with the Islamic Revolution. 
C)  to shore up popular support for the Ayatollah. 
D)  to preempt attacks from domestic groups opposed to the new constitution. 
E)  to undercut Bazargan and to ensure the ratification of the Islamic Constitution. 
A)  in retaliation for past interference from the United States. 
B)  as a warning to the United States and its European allies, especially Britain, not to interfere with the Islamic Revolution. 
C)  to shore up popular support for the Ayatollah. 
D)  to preempt attacks from domestic groups opposed to the new constitution. 
E)  to undercut Bazargan and to ensure the ratification of the Islamic Constitution.

Question 16

Discuss any three challenges facing Iran today. Is the current structure of the regime well suited to address these challenges?

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Iran faces several challenges today, but

Question 17

A country that makes a lucrative income by exporting raw materials or leasing out natural resources to foreign companies is known as

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A)  a dual society. 
B)  an export substitution state. 
C)  a rentier state. 
D)  a dependent country. 
E)  a leaser state. 
A)  a dual society. 
B)  an export substitution state. 
C)  a rentier state. 
D)  a dependent country. 
E)  a leaser state.

Question 18

The United States has accused Iran of all of the following EXCEPT

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A)  sabotaging the Arab-Israeli peace process. 
B)  helping terrorist organizations like Hamas and Hezbollah. 
C)  developing a nuclear weapons program. 
D)  complicity in the 9/11 attacks. 
E)  training and supporting insurgents in Iraq. 
A)  sabotaging the Arab-Israeli peace process. 
B)  helping terrorist organizations like Hamas and Hezbollah. 
C)  developing a nuclear weapons program. 
D)  complicity in the 9/11 attacks. 
E)  training and supporting insurgents in Iraq.

Question 19

Which of the following helped the clerics to consolidate power?

Accepted Answer

A)  Khomeini's charisma and popularity 
B)  Iraq's invasion of Iran 
C)  The rise in the price of oil 
D)  Both Khomeini's charisma and the rise in the price of oil 
E)  All of the above statements are true. 
A)  Khomeini's charisma and popularity 
B)  Iraq's invasion of Iran 
C)  The rise in the price of oil 
D)  Both Khomeini's charisma and the rise in the price of oil 
E)  All of the above statements are true.

Question 20

Which three groups harbor the most resentment regarding the lack of civil rights from the Islamic Republic?

Accepted Answer

A)  Military officers, educated women, and organized labor 
B)  Modern middle class, educated women, and organized labor 
C)  Modern middle class, students, and military officers 
D)  Organized labor, Christians, and students 
E)  Jews, educated women, and students 
A)  Military officers, educated women, and organized labor 
B)  Modern middle class, educated women, and organized labor 
C)  Modern middle class, students, and military officers 
D)  Organized labor, Christians, and students 
E)  Jews, educated women, and students

Shi'ism is the majority religion in

Which of the following bureaucratic ministries are the most important in the Islamic Republic?

Which of the following is TRUE of Iran's economy in the pre-Islamic Revolutionary period?

Which of the following is NOT a power of the Leader?

Iran helped the international coalition overthrow the Taliban in Afghanistan because it

In contrast to events in Egypt and Tunisia, Iran's political system has survived because of

For Iranian Shi'is, the term Iman is reserved for

Iran's semipublic institutions

The 2004 election was notable because

The Pahlavi dynasty was established in

The primary difference between Sunni and Shi'a is

Khomeini introduced the Sunni concept of ______________ to enhance the role of the state, allowing it to suspend important religious rulings in order to protect the public interest.

The Leader is chosen by the

Which of the following describes the role of the Assembly of Experts?

Some suspect that the seizure of the American embassy and the subsequent hostage crisis was engineered

Discuss any three challenges facing Iran today. Is the current structure of the regime well suited to address these challenges?

A country that makes a lucrative income by exporting raw materials or leasing out natural resources to foreign companies is known as

The United States has accused Iran of all of the following EXCEPT

Which of the following helped the clerics to consolidate power?

Which three groups harbor the most resentment regarding the lack of civil rights from the Islamic Republic?

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Exam 13: Iran

Shi'ism is the majority religion in

Which of the following bureaucratic ministries are the most important in the Islamic Republic?

Which of the following is TRUE of Iran's economy in the pre-Islamic Revolutionary period?

Which of the following is NOT a power of the Leader?

Iran helped the international coalition overthrow the Taliban in Afghanistan because it

In contrast to events in Egypt and Tunisia, Iran's political system has survived because of

For Iranian Shi'is, the term Iman is reserved for

Iran's semipublic institutions

The 2004 election was notable because

The Pahlavi dynasty was established in

The primary difference between Sunni and Shi'a is

Khomeini introduced the Sunni concept of ______________ to enhance the role of the state, allowing it to suspend important religious rulings in order to protect the public interest.

The Leader is chosen by the

Which of the following describes the role of the Assembly of Experts?

Some suspect that the seizure of the American embassy and the subsequent hostage crisis was engineered

Discuss any three challenges facing Iran today. Is the current structure of the regime well suited to address these challenges?

A country that makes a lucrative income by exporting raw materials or leasing out natural resources to foreign companies is known as

The United States has accused Iran of all of the following EXCEPT

Which of the following helped the clerics to consolidate power?

Which three groups harbor the most resentment regarding the lack of civil rights from the Islamic Republic?

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