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How did Iran change under Ayatollah Khomeini?

A
Religious leaders created official policy.
B
Universities and other institutions opened.
C
Free speech was no longer limited.
D
Iran became more Westernized.
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In the 1970s, the shah of Iran was

A
returned to power by the CIA.
B
given power and took control of Iran.
C
replaced with his son Mohammad.
D
overthrown and sent into exile.
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How did Reza Pahlavi differ from Ayatollah Khomeini?

A
Pahlavi pushed for westernization in Iran, while Khomeini brought about religious reform in that nation.
B
Pahlavi united the tribes of Persia, while Khomeini pushed for rights for the women of Iran.
C
Pahlavi pushed for rights for the women of Iran, while Khomeini united the tribes of Persia.
D
Pahlavi brought about religious reform in Iran, while Khomeini pushed for Westernization in that nation.
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Who pushed the British out of Persia in the 1920s, and renamed the country Iran?

A
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
B
Ayatollah Khomeini
C
Mustafa Kemal
D
Reza Pahlavi
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In terms of governance, how did Mustafa Kemal differ from Abd al-Aziz Ibn Saud?

A
Kemal created a hereditary monarchy in Turkey, while Ibn Saud maintained Islamic law in Saudi Arabia.
B
Kemal modernized Turkey, while Ibn Saud made Saudi Arabia a more traditional nation.
C
Kemal maintained Islamic law in Turkey, while Ibn Saud created a hereditary monarchy in Saudi Arabia.
D
Kemal made Turkey a more traditional nation, while Ibn Saud modernized Saudi Arabia.
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In the 1940s and 1950s, pan-Arabism grew in the Middle East in response to

A
the division of the Ottoman Empire.
B
growing influence from Western nations.
C
a decrease in Arab nationalism.
D
European conquest and colonialism.
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What led to widespread protests in Iran in 2009?

A
reforms in women’s rights
B
the overthrow of the shah
C
charges of election fraud
D
the rise of the Hezbollah
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Which statement describes Mustafa Kemal?

A
He helped found the Muslim Brotherhood.
B
He became the first president of Turkey.
C
He served as the last shah of Iran.
D
He declared Iran to be an Islamic republic.
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Islamic clerics criticized the shah of Iran because they

A
disapproved of his move to fundamentalism.
B
disagreed with his push to block women’s rights.
C
disapproved of his Westernization policies.
D
disagreed with his interest in searching for oil.
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Which statement describes Mohammad Reza Pahlavi?

A
He served as the last shah of Iran.
B
He became the first president of Turkey.
C
He declared Iran to be an Islamic republic.
D
He helped found the Muslim Brotherhood.
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In the 1970s, the shah of Iran was

A
given power and took control of Iran.
B
overthrown and sent into exile.
C
returned to power by the CIA.
D
replaced with his son Mohammad.
12

Which statement describes Mohammad Reza Pahlavi?

A
He helped found the Muslim Brotherhood.
B
He became the first president of Turkey.
C
He declared Iran to be an Islamic republic.
D
He served as the last shah of Iran.
13

In the 1970s, the shah of Iran was

A
replaced with his son Mohammad.
B
given power and took control of Iran.
C
returned to power by the CIA.
D
overthrown and sent into exile.
14

Who pushed the British out of Persia in the 1920s, and renamed the country Iran?

A
Ayatollah Khomeini
B
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
C
Mustafa Kemal
D
Reza Pahlavi
15

What led to widespread protests in Iran in 2009?

A
the overthrow of the shah
B
reforms in women’s rights
C
charges of election fraud
D
the rise of the Hezbollah
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How did Reza Pahlavi differ from Ayatollah Khomeini?

A
Pahlavi united the tribes of Persia, while Khomeini pushed for rights for the women of Iran.
B
Pahlavi pushed for westernization in Iran, while Khomeini brought about religious reform in that nation.
C
Pahlavi brought about religious reform in Iran, while Khomeini pushed for Westernization in that nation.
D
Pahlavi pushed for rights for the women of Iran, while Khomeini united the tribes of Persia.
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Which statement describes Mustafa Kemal?

A
He declared Iran to be an Islamic republic.
B
He helped found the Muslim Brotherhood.
C
He served as the last shah of Iran.
D
He became the first president of Turkey.
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Which statement describes Mustafa Kemal?

A
He declared Iran to be an Islamic republic.
B
He served as the last shah of Iran.
C
He helped found the Muslim Brotherhood.
D
He became the first president of Turkey.
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Which statement describes Mohammad Reza Pahlavi?

A
He declared Iran to be an Islamic republic.
B
He became the first president of Turkey.
C
He helped found the Muslim Brotherhood.
D
He served as the last shah of Iran.
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How did Iran change under Ayatollah Khomeini?

A
Iran became more Westernized.
B
Universities and other institutions opened.
C
Religious leaders created official policy.
D
Free speech was no longer limited.

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