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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Shah Pahlavi fund his Great Civilization?
(a) Iran's oil wealth.
(b) His personal real estate fortune.
(c) Extreme taxation.
(d) Funding from Western powers.

2. Where do members of the Shah's retinue travel to on a regular basis to have lunch?
(a) Munich.
(b) Johannesburg.
(c) Tabriz.
(d) Qom.

3. Which religion is the state religion of Iran?
(a) Shiism.
(b) Hinduism.
(c) Judaism.
(d) Sunni Islam.

4. What is the capital of Iran?
(a) Tehran.
(b) Esfandiari.
(c) Qom.
(d) Azari.

5. In Photograph 7, why is the old man taken away from the bus stop?
(a) He mentioned the word "oppressive."
(b) He was yelling at a man who happened to be a member of the Savak.
(c) He allowed his daughter to walk the street without a veil.
(d) He was distributing anti-Shah pamphlets.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of culture did Reza Khan urge his citizens to adopt?

2. What does the name Mahdi mean?

3. Reza Khan was an officer in which military organization?

4. Which is NOT one of the goals the Shah has for modernization?

5. What kind of accountability is in place in regard to the Savak?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the beginning image of Shah of Shahs? What is happening? Where is the author and what is he doing?

2. Characterize Reza Khan as a ruler. What were his goals as a ruler? How did he accomplish these goals?

3. Describe why Kapuscinski feels that Shiism and Iranian culture were well-matched.

4. What effect does existing Iranian infrastructure have on Great Civilization initiatives?

5. How does the Shah respond once he is restored to power after Mossadegh is exiled?

6. What effect does the immigration of foreigners during the Great Civilization have on the common Iranian people?

7. Why and how is Doctor Mossadegh forced from office?

8. Describe the photograph involving the scene at the bus stop (Photograph 7).

9. Describe Reza Khan's activities and background prior to becoming Shah. Include the Persian Cossack Brigade in your response.

10. Describe how Reza Khan was forced from his position as Shah of Iran.

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