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Quiz: Iran

  1. What was the capital?

    • Tehran
    • Thimphu
    • Tallinn
    • Berlin
    Answer

    Tehran — Capital: Tehran.

  2. When was Iran founded?

    • 1 April 1979, the Islamic Republic proclaimed after the revolution
    • 21 September 1964, independence from Britain
    • 1847, full independence declared
    • 22 November 1943, independence from France
    Answer

    1 April 1979, the Islamic Republic proclaimed after the revolution — Founded: 1 April 1979, the Islamic Republic proclaimed after the revolution.

  3. What form of government does Iran have?

    • Islamic republic; the Supreme Leader holds ultimate authority
    • Federal parliamentary republic; large areas outside government control
    • Presidential republic under long family rule
    • Tynwald parliament with an elected House of Keys; a lieutenant governor represents the Crown
    Answer

    Islamic republic; the Supreme Leader holds ultimate authority — Government: Islamic republic; the Supreme Leader holds ultimate authority.

  4. True or false: Iran, known as Persia until 1935, is heir to one of the world's oldest civilizations.

    • True
    • False
    Answer

    True — True. Iran, known as Persia until 1935, is heir to one of the world's oldest civilizations.