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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Daguerreotypes, pages 91 to 100.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who supplies Shah Pahlavi's army with a great deal of weapons during the Great Civilization?
(a) America.
(b) India.
(c) Saudi Arabia.
(d) Egypt.

2. Which organization is responsible for censorship decisions under the Shah?
(a) The religious mullahs.
(b) The Savak.
(c) The Office of General Information.
(d) The Iranian Writers' Association.

3. Which country provided support and encouragement to Reza Khan for his overthrow of the Persian government?
(a) Saudi Arabia.
(b) Egypt.
(c) United States.
(d) Britain.

4. What are name for Shiite religious leaders?
(a) Holy Clerics.
(b) Ayatollahs.
(c) Tsars.
(d) Caliphs.

5. According to Kapuscinski, why do countries like Iran come to reject internationalism?
(a) In a bid to improve education of the citizens.
(b) In a bid to save on transportation and other costs.
(c) In a bid to reserve dignity in a shameful time.
(d) In a bid to retain autonomy and power.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the profession of the grandfather of Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlavi?

2. What language is spoken by the majority of Iranians?

3. What is Kapuscinski's job?

4. How did Shah Pahlavi fund his Great Civilization?

5. Why are revolutions rare, according to Kapuscinski?

(see the answer key)

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