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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Nationalism in the Middle East

Question 3 • 12011de2 CONNECTED Fall 2026 NM-World History and Geography S2

How did Ayatollah Khomeini’s government bring about change in Iran?

Answer
A
It restricted freedom and forced people to conform to a strict interpretation of Islamic beliefs.
B
It allowed democratic freedoms in the political arena, but discouraged personal expression.
C
It encouraged other political parties to disagree respectfully.
D
It increased the separation between religion and government.

Explanation

After the 1979 revolution, Ayatollah Khomeini’s government established an Islamic republic and imposed strict religious rules on public and private life. It restricted political and personal freedoms and pressured people to conform to its interpretation of Islam. Therefore, the correct choice is A: it restricted freedom and enforced strict Islamic beliefs.

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