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Nationalism in the Middle East — Quiz

Question 21 • World History

How did Reza Pahlavi differ from Ayatollah Khomeini?

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

Explanation

Reza Pahlavi, the shah of Iran, pursued modernization and Westernization, including changes to law and society. Ayatollah Khomeini led an Islamic revolution that established a government based on religious principles. Thus, the choice describing Pahlavi as pushing Westernization and Khomeini as bringing religious change is correct.

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