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IRAN Flashcards

1
Q

What is the official name of Iran?

A

The Islamic republic of Iran

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2
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How many habitants in Iran?

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85 millions

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3
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What is the capital?

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Teheran

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4
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What is the language?

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Persian

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5
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What is the reglion?

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Majority: Islam with a majority shia muslim.

But also minorities: sunni muslim, christianity and judaism.

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6
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Iran is the one to one of the oldest civilisation.

True or false?

A

True.

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7
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What contribute to the most to the GDP?

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The majority of the GDP comes from the production of crude oil and gas.

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8
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Is Iran a member of OPEC?

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Iran is actually one of the five founding members of OPEC (since 1960).

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9
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When was the Iranian Revolution?

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The Iranian Revolution started in 1978 and ended in 1979.

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10
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What was the Iranian Revolution (1978-1979)?

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It was a series of events that led to the overthrown of the Pahlavi Dysasty under the Shah.

His government got replaced by Khomeini (one of the leaders of the revolt).

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11
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What does “Shah” means?

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Shah was the title given to the emprorers and/or kings of Iran.

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12
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When did the Iranian coup d’état happened?

(second half 20th century)

A

Iranian coup d’état -> 1953.

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13
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What was the 1953 Iranian coup d’état?

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It was the overthrown of the democratically elected government in favour of the monarchical rule of the Shah (Mohammad Reza Pahlavi).

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14
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By who was the 1953 Iranian coup orchastrated?

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The coup was orchestrated by:
- the USA (“Operation Ajax”)
- the UK (“Operation Boot”).

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15
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Who was the president of Iran between 2013-2021?

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Hassan Rohani.

Elected in 2013 (+50% votes)

Re-elected in 2017 (57% votes)

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16
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Who is the present iranian president?

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Ebrahim Raisi.

Elected in 2021.

17
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What is the difference between president and supreme leader in Iran?

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According to the Constitution:

  • The president is directly elected by the people of Iran.
  • The Supreme leader is selected by an assembly of expert.

–> The Supreme leader is the highest political and religious figure.
He has the ultimate control of the government (not the president who actually has to answer to him).

18
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How many Supreme leade has Iran known since the 1979 revolution?
Names?

A

Only two:
- Ruhollah Khomeini (1979-89).
- Ali Khamenei (1989-now)

19
Q

Iranians are arabs.

True or false?

A

False. Iranian are not arabs but persians.

20
Q

Iran has its own calendar?
On what is it based?

A

Yes! Iran has its own caldendar which is a solar calendar.

The first day of the year is the first day of spring and it is called Nowrouz.

21
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Persia or Iran?

A

Persia is Iran’s old name. In 1935, the king of Iran, changed the name of the country from Persia to Iran.

Iran means the land of Aryans.

22
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When is the week end is Iran?

A

It’s Thursday and Friday

23
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What is the national flower of Iran?

A

ROSE.

Iran is a very big productor of roses.
Roses are at the heart of Iran’s culture. They are often incorporated in perfume or desert.

There is even a rose water festival.

24
Q

Iran is the biggest producer of saffran?

True or false?

A

True.

About 90% of the saffron in the world come from Iran.

25
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Iran is home to one of the oldest religion, which is..

A

… Zoroastrianism.

26
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Iranians LOVES tea.

True or false?

A

True.

27
Q

Iran has 24 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, true or false?

A

True.

28
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Iran is the largest producer of handmade carpet in the world, true or false?

A

True. Iranian carpet are praised for their exquisite beauty and finesse which is often considered a luxury item.

29
Q

When was the Iranian Green Movement?

A

2009-2010

30
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How is the Iranian Green Movement also referred as?

A

Persian Awakening or Persian Spring.

31
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What was the Iranian Green Movement?

A

It refers to a political movement that arose after the 2009 iranian presidential election which was regarded as a fraudulent election.

It became a symbol of unity and hope.

Some observers says it was the biggest protests since the 1979 Iranian Revolution.

32
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Iran’s population is very old.

True or false?

A

False. Iran’s population is actually very young.

33
Q

Almost half of the country has a desert climate.

True or false?

A

True.

34
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How is the internet access in Iran?

A

Internet is very censored by the government.
Need to use VPN for many webiste.

35
Q

What currency is used in Iran?

A

Iranian rial

36
Q

What is the official currency in Iran?

A

The iranian rial.

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