18 Questions
When did the Shah Ismail found the Safavid Empire?
1501
Who overthrew the Safavid government in 1722?
Sunni Afghan tribesmen
Which figure is regarded as the last great classicist in Persian prose?
Jami
Who is considered the greatest figure in philosophy and science in Iran?
Abu Ali ibn Sina (Avicenna)
When did Iraq troops invade Iran?
1980
In what century did Iran succumb to periodic internecine warfare?
18th century
Which branch of Islam is the official state religion of Iran since 1501?
Shiism
Who holds extensive religious and secular powers in the government of Iran, as per the constitution of the Islamic Republic?
Faqih
In Iran, which group includes many Kurds, Baluchi, and Turkoman among others?
Sunni branch
Who confirms the elected president in the government of Iran?
The Faqih
Which dynasty established the Parthian Empire in Iran around 238 B.C.?
Arsacid Dynasty
In which century did independent dynasties start to appear in different parts of Iran?
10th century
What is the highest point in Iran?
Mount Demavend
Which mountain range is located in the northwest of Iran?
Talish Mountain
What is the official language of Iran?
Persian (Farsi) Language
Which dialect is spoken by the inhabitants of the provinces around the Caspian Sea?
Gilani and Mazandarani
To which language group do Turkic dialects spoken in Iran belong?
Ural-altaic language group
What percentage of Iranians belong to the Shiite branch of Islam?
>90%
Explore the key events in Iranian history from the mid-11th century onwards, including the Seljuk Turk invasion, Safavid Empire establishment, Turko-Mongolian domination under Timur, and more.
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