Iran Trivia Quiz March 4, 2026March 4, 2026 Joe Messerli Quizzesnew quiz, test Iran Answer 15 questions on the history, economy, and other facts about the country of Iran. 1 / 15 As of 2026, Iran holds the 3rd largest oil reserves of any country in the world. For what other resource does it rank 2nd? Natural gas Gold Silver Wheat Coal 2 / 15 What young King of Macedonia conquered the Persian Empire in 331 BC? Nebuchadnezzar II Julius Caesar Alexander the Great Darius the Great Genghis Khan 3 / 15 What is the primary religious affiliation of Iran? Sunni Islam Sikhism Hindu Shia Islam Buddhism Shia Islam is the state religion of Iran. Globally, 85–90% of Muslims are Sunni. Shia Islam is the state religion of Iran. Globally, 85–90% of Muslims are Sunni. 4 / 15 What country did Iran fight in a bloody war from 1980-1988? Afghanistan Israel Iraq Saudi Arabia India 5 / 15 What is the capital city of Iran? Baghdad Tabriz Tehran Mashhad Cairo 6 / 15 What Ayatollah took power in Iran after a revolution overthrew Shah Pahlavi in 1979? Yassar Arafat Gamal Abdel Nasser Hosni Mubarak Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Ruhollah Khomeini 7 / 15 Who founded the first unified Iranian empire (the Achaemenid Empire) in 550 BC? [Hint: the Riffs leader in the movie The Warriors was named after him] Cyrus the Great Alexander the Great Julius Caesar Mark Antony Hammurabi 8 / 15 Which of the following countries does NOT share a land border with Iran? Iraq Turkey Afghanistan Pakistan Syria 9 / 15 What strait near Iran connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, making it a critical shipping lane for oil and other goods? Strait of Gibraltar Strait of Hormuz Bering Strait Strait of Malacca Florida Strait 10 / 15 What is Iran's primary currency? U.S. dollar Lira Rial Euro Bolivar 11 / 15 What beautifully woven item is Iran famous for exporting? Persian carpets Fur coats Denim Silk Kimonos Urban sombreros 12 / 15 What country helped overthrow Iran's Prime Minister in a 1953 coup d'état, solidifying the power of Shah Pahlavi until 1979? Israel France China United States India The CIA and Britist MI6 helped orchestrate the coup (Operation Ajax). The CIA and Britist MI6 helped orchestrate the coup (Operation Ajax). 13 / 15 What is the branch of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard that specializes in unconventional warfare, such as work with Hezbollah, Hamas, and other terrorist groups? Quds Force Royal Guard Regiment Special Security Forces (SSF) Amiri Guard Republican Guard 14 / 15 For what organization is Iran a founding member? NATO EU Warsaw Pact ASEAN OPEC OPEC = Organization Petroleum Exporting Countries OPEC = Organization Petroleum Exporting Countries 15 / 15 As of 2026, who is Iran's largest trading partner? Russia China Syria India United States China bought 80-90% of Iran's oil exports in 2025. China bought 80-90% of Iran's oil exports in 2025. Your score isThe average score is 80% 0% Restart quiz Other Links That May Interest You European Union (EU) Trivia Quiz Persian Gulf War Trivia Quiz Central Intelligence Agency Trivia Quiz Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Like this:Like Loading… Related