Iranian Revolution

Why did the Shah relax brutal control over political opposition in 1977?

• He felt secure in his rule

• He wanted to please ordinary Iranians

• There was international condemnation of his policies

• He had eliminated all the opposition

Which political group did not voice opposition to the Shah's rule after 1977?

• fascists

• religious clerics

• marxists

• nationalists

What did the Shah want to do with Iran?

• Socialize

• Westernize

• Nationalize

• Theocratize

What type of government did Iran become after the Iranian Revolution in 1979?

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Theocracy

• Republic

Who was the first Ayatollah and major revolutionary figure responsible for advocating for a theocracy in Iran?

• Ali Khamenei

• Mohammad Reza Shah

• Ruhollah Khomeini

• Mahmoud Ahmadinejad

How many people were being executed daily a few months after the Revolution, according to Naji?

• 50-60

• 70-80

• 100-160

• 200-250

Ayatollah Khomeini emphasized (a)   in his speeches before returning to Tehran.

• Religious revolution

• Democracy and freedom

• Economic reforms

• Military strength

Match the following events with the corresponding periods when doubts about the direction of the country under Ayatollah Khamenei began according to Naji:

• The period following the 1980 presidential election

• After the Iran-Iraq war

• The period following the Iran-Iraq war

• After the 1979 hostage crisis

• The period following the overthrow of the shah

• After the overthrow of the shah

• The period following the 1979 hostage crisis

• After the 1980 presidential election

What was the primary cause of the Iranian Revolution in 1979?

• Economic inequality and corruption

• Desire for Westernization

• Support for the Shah

• Influence of neighboring countries

Which leader became the Supreme Leader of Iran after the 1979 Revolution?

• Ali Khamenei

• Ruhollah Khomeini

• Mohammad Reza Shah

• Mahmoud Ahmadinejad