Part 8

Quiz for Document P8-6: Iranian Demonstrators Burn an Effigy of Uncle Sam (1979)

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Question 1

What might the reference to the CIA printed on the arm of the burning effigy of Uncle Sam represent to Iranians?A. Iranian conspiracy theories
B. Militant Shi’ite anger
C. U.S. covert actions inside Iran
D. Western attacks on Islam

Question 2

The Iranian demonstrators’ anti-imperialist, anti-American, and anti-CIA message is, through media coverage, intended to communicateA. Iranian nationalism.
B. Islamic pride.
C. pro-Soviet sentiments.
D. Shi’ite militancy.

Question 3

Demonstrators pictured in Iran in 1979 are protesting past U.S. involvement in Iranian affairs asA. crusades.
B. genocide.
C. imperialism.
D. meddling.