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Nationalism in the Middle East — Quiz

Question 20 • World History

How did Iran change under Ayatollah Khomeini?

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

Explanation

After the 1979 Iranian Revolution, Ayatollah Khomeini established an Islamic theocracy in which religious leaders held political power and shaped government policy. Universities and institutions did not simply open as before, free speech became more restricted, and Iran moved away from Western influence. Therefore, the correct choice is “Religious leaders created official policy.”

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