The Islamic Republic of Iran, despite its religious leadership, adopted which two governing structures that have no precedent in Islamic history or doctrine?

What were the stated intentions of the Mandate System established after WWI, and what were the primary strategic motives that brought Britain and France to the region in the first place?

Identify and describe three major, radical secular reforms pushed through by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk in the early years of the Turkish Republic.

The spontaneous mass revolt by Palestinians in 1987, characterized by civil disobedience and symbolic violence, is known as the: 

The group that emerged among the Shi‘ite community in Lebanon, supported by Iran and Syria, and became a major political force is: 

What was the primary political objective of the Ta’if Accord of 1989 that ended the Lebanese Civil War?

Choose the best answer for each question. Each question is worth 1 points. Please read all options carefully before selecting your answer.

What was the longest conventional war of the twentieth century, which ended in a stalemate and mutual exhaustion? 

Which body in the Islamic Republic of Iran is responsible for approving all candidates running for the Majlis and all legislation passed by the Majlis? 

Why has the military historically justified its intervention in Turkish politics?