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What was the main objective of the U.S. Twin Pillars Policy in the 1970s?
What was the main objective of the U.S. Twin Pillars Policy in the 1970s?
- To promote democracy in Iran and Saudi Arabia
- To isolate Iran from global politics
- To encourage Western values in the Middle East
- To strengthen Iran and Saudi Arabia against Soviet influence (correct)
Which event marked the end of the Shah's pro-Western regime in Iran?
Which event marked the end of the Shah's pro-Western regime in Iran?
- The 1973 oil embargo
- The 1953 coup
- The Iranian Revolution in 1979 (correct)
- The invasion of Afghanistan by the Soviet Union
What percentage of Iran's population is predominantly Shia Muslim?
What percentage of Iran's population is predominantly Shia Muslim?
- 89% (correct)
- 50%
- 75%
- 95%
What was a consequence of the Iranian Revolution on U.S. foreign policy?
What was a consequence of the Iranian Revolution on U.S. foreign policy?
Which dynasty established Iran as a Shia state?
Which dynasty established Iran as a Shia state?
What major geopolitical conflict was influenced by Iran's revolutionary ideals?
What major geopolitical conflict was influenced by Iran's revolutionary ideals?
What ideology characterized the Iranian Islamic Revolution?
What ideology characterized the Iranian Islamic Revolution?
Which significant event occurred during the Iranian Revolution in 1978?
Which significant event occurred during the Iranian Revolution in 1978?
What was the primary result of the 1973 oil embargo for the United States?
What was the primary result of the 1973 oil embargo for the United States?
Which of the following countries does NOT share a border with Iran?
Which of the following countries does NOT share a border with Iran?
What was a significant shift in Iran's political landscape following the 1979 Iranian Revolution?
What was a significant shift in Iran's political landscape following the 1979 Iranian Revolution?
Which of the following best summarizes the main consequence of the Iranian Islamic Revolution on the region?
Which of the following best summarizes the main consequence of the Iranian Islamic Revolution on the region?
Which event is associated with the U.S. response to the Iranian Revolution?
Which event is associated with the U.S. response to the Iranian Revolution?
What was one of the catalysts for the Iranian Islamic Revolution of 1979?
What was one of the catalysts for the Iranian Islamic Revolution of 1979?
Which of the following ethnic groups is NOT identified as part of Iran's population?
Which of the following ethnic groups is NOT identified as part of Iran's population?
What marked a shift in U.S. awareness regarding Middle Eastern energy during the 1970s?
What marked a shift in U.S. awareness regarding Middle Eastern energy during the 1970s?
Which dynasty in Iran is linked to the establishment of authoritarianism and secularism during modernization efforts?
Which dynasty in Iran is linked to the establishment of authoritarianism and secularism during modernization efforts?
What significant event occurred following the Iranian Revolution that involved U.S. embassy personnel?
What significant event occurred following the Iranian Revolution that involved U.S. embassy personnel?
Which reform movement led by Mossadegh significantly shaped Iran’s pre-revolution history?
Which reform movement led by Mossadegh significantly shaped Iran’s pre-revolution history?
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U.S. Twin Pillars Policy
U.S. Twin Pillars Policy
A 1970s U.S. strategy to bolster Iran and Saudi Arabia to counter Soviet influence in the Middle East.
Iranian Revolution
Iranian Revolution
A 1979 uprising that overthrew the Shah's regime and established an Islamic Republic.
Islamic Republic of Iran
Islamic Republic of Iran
The form of government established after the Iranian Revolution, with religious leadership.
1973 oil embargo
1973 oil embargo
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Population of Iran
Population of Iran
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Capital of Iran
Capital of Iran
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Iranian Revolution's Ideology
Iranian Revolution's Ideology
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U.S. Embassy Hostage Crisis
U.S. Embassy Hostage Crisis
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Iran-Iraq War
Iran-Iraq War
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Rise of Islamism
Rise of Islamism
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U.S. Twin Pillars Policy
U.S. Twin Pillars Policy
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Iranian Revolution
Iranian Revolution
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Islamic Republic of Iran
Islamic Republic of Iran
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1973 oil embargo impact
1973 oil embargo impact
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Iranian population
Iranian population
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Iranian capital
Iranian capital
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1979 Revolution's ideology
1979 Revolution's ideology
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U.S. Embassy Hostage Crisis
U.S. Embassy Hostage Crisis
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Iran-Iraq War cause
Iran-Iraq War cause
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Rise of Islamism
Rise of Islamism
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