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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who do Shiites believe will restore the kingdom of God on Earth?

2. Which religion is the state religion of Iran?

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

4. What do the petro-bourgeoisie do to inflame the anger of poor Iranians?

5. Which historical figure is second only to the Prophet Mohammed in the eyes of Shiite Muslims?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who was Doctor Mossadegh, and what important change did he make to Iranian industry?

3. What part does the mosque play in events leading up to the Iranian revolution?

4. What is the state of international tourism in Iran at the start of Shah and Shahs?

5. Describe briefly the tactics and strategy of the Savak.

6. Who were the petro-bourgeoisie?

7. Who is the "Twelfth Imam," and why is this figure important in Shiism?

8. On the television in "Cards, Faces, Fields of Flowers," what is Khomeini preaching? What is his message?

9. Describe the story of Agha Mohammed Khan. Why does Kapuscinski mention this event?

10. Describe the historical events that gave rise to the Shiite faith.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the basic philosophical differences between conservatism and liberalism. How was this debate/struggle manifest in the aftermath of the Iranian Revolution?

Essay Topic 2

Who were the "Petro-Bourgeoisie," and why did Kapuscinski create that term? How was the rise of the petro-bourgeoisie at least partially responsible for the Iranian revolution?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the extended metaphor Kapuscinski uses to describe the Shah and the Great Civilization. How does Kapuscinski get across the point of the Shah's failure and ignorance?

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