Multiple choice

Which is the present name of Persia?

  1. Iraq

  2. Afghanisthan

  3. Quwait

  4. Iran

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Persia was the ancient name for the region. In 1935, Reza Shah Pahlavi officially requested the international community to use the native name 'Iran' instead of 'Persia'. Both names refer to the same country.

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