Islamic Republic

Key Terms in Iranian History

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9th - 12th Grade
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Nora Lorady
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The form of government in Iran established after the 1979 revolution, combining elements of a theocracy and a republic.
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Velayat e Faqih
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A concept in Shi'a Islam which holds that a leading Islamic jurist should have custodianship over the people.
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White Revolution
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A series of reforms in Iran launched in 1963 by Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, which included land reform and women's suffrage.
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Tudeh Party
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An Iranian communist party formed in 1941, which played a significant role in Iranian politics during the mid-20th century.
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SAVAK
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The secret police, domestic security and intelligence service established by Iran's Mohammad Reza Shah with the help of the CIA.
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Islamic Fundamentalism
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A movement that seeks to return to the fundamentals of the Islamic faith and live strictly by the Quran and Hadith.
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Hostage Crisis 1979
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A diplomatic standoff where 52 American diplomats and citizens were held hostage for 444 days by Iranian students.
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