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Iran Facts Trivia Quiz

Iran was known as Persia until 1935. In 1979 Iran became an Islamic republic after the ruling Shah fled into exile. Between 1980 and 1988, Iran fought a bloody and indecisive war with Iraq over disputed borders. How well do you know Iran?

A multiple-choice quiz by Pariah. Estimated time: 3 mins.

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Pariah

Time
3 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
97,624

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. What continent does Iran lie in? Hint

Asia

Europe

Africa

Oceania

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the capital city of Iran? Hint

Tehran

Islamabad

Baghdad

Ankara

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was the population of Iran at the beginning of the 21st century? Hint

36,128,965

16,128,965

66,128,965

26,128,965

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Question 4 of 10

4. Iran is slightly larger than the state of Alaska.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is Iran's official name? Hint

Republic of Iran

Democratic Republic of Iran

State of Iran

Islamic Republic of Iran

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Question 6 of 10

6. The form of government that Iran has, would be best described as a military regime.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the official language of Iran? Hint

Urdu

Arabic

Farsi

Bahasa

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Question 8 of 10

8. The monetary unit used in Iran is the Iranian dinar.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. The Azeri make up the biggest ethnic group in Iran with 24% of the ethnic composition.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. The population density for Iran is 1140.3 persons per sq km.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What continent does Iran lie in?

Answer: Asia

Iran is surrounded by ten countries; Armenia in the north-west, Azerbaijan in the north-west, Turkmenistan in the north-east, Afghanistan in the east, Pakistan in the south-east, Oman in the south, United Arab Emirates in the south, Kuwait in the west, Iraq in the west, and Turkey in the north-west.

2. What is the capital city of Iran?

Answer: Tehran

The other capital cities are of the countries which border Iran. Baghdad is the capital city of Iraq, Islamabad is the capital city of Pakistan, and Ankara is the capital city of Turkey.

3. What was the population of Iran at the beginning of the 21st century?

Answer: 66,128,965

The projected population for 2020 is just over 100 million, and the projected population growth for 2040 is over 125 million.

4. Iran is slightly larger than the state of Alaska.

Answer: False

Iran has an area of 1,638,057 sq km, Alaska has an area of 1, 717, 852 sq km.

5. What is Iran's official name?

Answer: Islamic Republic of Iran

Iran became an Islamic republic on the 1st of April 1979, after the ruling Shah was forced into exile. (April Fools Day!)

6. The form of government that Iran has, would be best described as a military regime.

Answer: False

Iran's form of government would be best decribed as being a Theocratic Republic.

7. What is the official language of Iran?

Answer: Farsi

Farsi is sometimes known as Persian. The other languages are spoken in the surrounding countries, except for Bahasa which is spoken in Indonesia.

8. The monetary unit used in Iran is the Iranian dinar.

Answer: False

The monetary unit used in Iran is the Iranian rial. The dinar is used in neighbouring Iraq.

9. The Azeri make up the biggest ethnic group in Iran with 24% of the ethnic composition.

Answer: False

The ethnic composition of Iran is broken down into the following percentages; Persian 51%, Azeri 24%, Gilaki and Mazandarani 8%, Kurd 7%, Arab 3%, Lur 2%, Baloch 2%, Turkmen 2%, other 1%

10. The population density for Iran is 1140.3 persons per sq km.

Answer: False

The population density for Iran is 40.3 persons per sq km.

Source: Author Pariah

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