Question

the largest desert on the arabian peninsula is called the rub al-khali.
true
false

question 2 (5 points)
after a revolution overthrew the secular government headed by the shah of iran,
a parliamentary democracy was established.
islamic scholars lost their power.
iran lost its independence.
an islamic republic was formed.

Explanation:

Identify the largest desert on the Arabian Peninsula

The Rub' al-Khali (Empty Quarter) is the largest continuous sand desert in the world, covering about 650,000 square kilometers, and is the largest desert on the Arabian Peninsula. Therefore, the statement is true.

Analyze the outcome of the 1979 Iranian Revolution

The 1979 revolution in Iran overthrew the secular monarchy headed by Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. This led to the establishment of a theocratic government under Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, officially forming an Islamic Republic.

Answer:

Question 1

• True (Correct answer)
• False

Question 2

• a parliamentary democracy was established.
• Islamic scholars lost their power.
• Iran lost its independence.
• an Islamic Republic was formed. (Correct answer)