Test your knowledge about Iran, a country rich in history, culture, and political significance. From ancient landmarks to modern politics, see how much you really know!
1. What was the former name of Iran before it was changed in 1935?
Sumeria
Babylonia
Mesopotamia
Persia
2. Which empire, founded in 559 B.C., is recognized as one of the first Persian empires?
Ottoman Empire
Parthian Empire
Sassanid Empire
Achaemenid Empire
3. Which city, known for its central square, is a UNESCO World Heritage site in Iran?
Tehran
Isfahan
Mashhad
Shiraz
4. Which Persian leader is credited with the liberation of the Jews of Babylon?
Artaxerxes I
Darius the Great
Cyrus the Great
Xerxes I
5. What is the long-lasting influence left by the Muslim Arabs' conquest of Persia in the 7th century CE?
Roman culture
Islamic culture
Byzantine culture
Greek culture
6. Who was the first religious leader to rule Iran after the 1979 revolution?
Mohammad Khatami
Ali Khamenei
Reza Pahlavi
Ayatollah Khomeini
7. What was significant about the 'White Revolution' in Iran?
A religious movement
A military coup
A series of reforms
A foreign invasion
8. Which war significantly influenced Iran during the 1980s?
Suez Crisis
Iran-Iraq War
Afghan War
Gulf War
9. Which empire ruled Persia before it became part of the Islamic Empire in A.D. 642?
Sassanid Empire
Safavid Empire
Parthian Empire
Achaemenid Empire
10. Which Iranian city is recognized for its historical architecture and has UNESCO World Heritage status?
Qom
Tabriz
Yazd
Ahvaz
11. Which Persian Empire created the first postal service in the world?
Parthian Empire
Sassanid Empire
Achaemenid Empire
Seleucid Empire
12. What is the notable influence of the Qajar dynasty in Iran?