Unit 11 - Tension Between Tradition and Mo (Iranian Revolution)

This photo demonstrates a clash between

• traditional cultural values and secularization

• localized trade networks and globalization

• economic inequality and socialism

• ethnic diversity and cultural homogenization

Answer explanation

Secularization is a cultural transition in which religious values are gradually replaced with nonreligious values.

Which event most directly contributed to the action shown in this photo?

• Iran’s decision to become a member of OPEC

• passage of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

• founding of the Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo

• the Ayatollah Khomeini’s rise to power

Based on this passage, which statement best describes the signifi cance of the government regulations involving both the veiling and unveiling of women?

• Modernization created power shifts that led to conflict.

• Women’s rights were consistently protected by Iranian leaders.

• Clerics supported the changes in their respective time periods.

• Emigration to culturally compatible countries was prohibited.

Based on this passage, what conclusion can be made regarding the tensions between tradition and modernity in Iran?

• Before the revolution, the Pahlavis encouraged people to stay within traditional Islamic norms.

• The new theocratic government encouraged modernity and the expansion of rights.

• Ayatollah Khomeini’s revolutionaries favored a more traditional patriarchal society.

• After the revolution, movement toward modernity was hindered by limitations placed on males in Iranian society.

Based on this passage, how did the 1979 Iranian Revolution affect the lives of women?

• The legal age for marriage was raised to the age of 18.

• Women were first granted the right to run for parliament and help create laws.

• The Family Protection Law allowed women to petition for divorce

• Women’s legal rights became more limited with the dismantling of Family Courts.

Which leader’s political legacy most directly influenced the situation shown in this 2004 cartoon?

• Ayatollah Khomeini

• Slobodan Milošević

• Augusto Pinochet

• Kemal Atatürk

What is the main idea of this 2004 cartoon?

• Iran continues to build its modern infrastructure.

• Iran is experiencing tensions between tradition and modernity.

• Extensive ballot choices have weakened democracy in Iran.

• Theocracy is the best form of government for Iran to adopt.