Multiple Choice City Quiz – Tehran

Tehran became the capital of Iran in 1796.

The Qajar Dynasty made Tehran the capital of Iran. This happened in 1796 when Agha Mohammad Khan Qajar chose Tehran as the capital, and it remained the capital throughout the Qajar and Pahlavi dynasties.

The major driver of Tehran's economic growth in the 20th and 21st centuries is the oil and gas industry. Iran’s discovery of oil in the early 1900s transformed Tehran into an economic powerhouse. Revenue from oil exports fueled industrial development, infrastructure projects, and the city’s rapid urban expansion.

Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi was the last Shah of Iran, ruling from 1941 to 1979, when the Iranian Revolution led to the fall of the monarchy.

Tehran Grand Bazaar is a historic and massive marketplace in the heart of the city, known for its maze-like corridors filled with shops selling spices, textiles, jewelry, carpets, and more.

The title "Supreme Leader" is the highest authority in Iran.

The landmark that is a symbol of modern Tehran is the Azadi Tower. Built in 1971 to commemorate the 2,500th anniversary of the Persian Empire, Azadi Tower blends modern architecture with traditional Persian design. It stands at the entrance of Azadi Square and has become an iconic representation of Tehran.

The National Museum of Iran in Tehran is known for its extensive collection of ancient artifacts. It is the largest and oldest museum in Iran, showcasing artifacts from prehistoric times to the Islamic era.

Milad Tower is the tallest tower in Tehran and the sixth-tallest tower in the world. the height of the tower is 435 meters.

1 : Azadi Tower ; 2 : Golestan Palace ; 3 : Street view and Mosque Loubnan in Agadir ; 4 : Ab-o Atash Park