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Middle East - 04 Iranian - MCQs

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What was one of the main reasons behind the protests against Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi in Iran during the 1970s?

Aspiring to be like his father

Imposing a ban on the veil

Favoring the establishment of a secular government

Embracing Western culture (correct)

Why did Reza Khan name himself Reza Shah Pahlavi when he established the new Pahlavi dynasty in Iran?

To align himself with Kemal Ataturk (correct)

To show his respect for traditional culture

To distinguish himself from previous rulers

To emphasize the secular nature of the new government

What was one of the consequences of Reza Shah's ban on the veil in Iran?

Christian and Jewish women embracing Western dress

A rise in conservative women leaving their homes

Women facing beatings and public humiliation (correct)

Increased suicide rates among women

What symbolic act did Reza Shah undertake to signify the break from the past and modernization of Persia?

Renaming Persia as 'Iran' Signup and view all the answers

How did the Shah view the chador, veil, and hijab worn by Iranian women?

As a sign of 'backwardness' Signup and view all the answers

What was Nimtaj's title given by Reza Shah Pahlavi?

Taj ol-Moluk Signup and view all the answers

What role did the first Queen in Iran after the Muslim conquest play regarding the ban of the veil?

She popularized not being veiled in public by appearing without a veil on official occasions. Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the main reasons behind Reza Shah's ban on traditional Islamic clothing in favor of Western attire?

To modernize the country and eliminate unsophisticated appearance. Signup and view all the answers

Which event significantly contributed to the gap between the wealthy and poor in Iran during the 1970s?

Oil production profits and extravagant celebrations. Signup and view all the answers

What led to the revolution in Iran being seen as against Islamic values during the 1970s?

The pressure to modernize the country. Signup and view all the answers

Which organization was responsible for monitoring and enforcing the dress code and modernization laws in Iran?

SAVAK Signup and view all the answers

Why did Ayatollah Khomeini flee into exile starting in 1964?

To avoid arrest due to his political views. Signup and view all the answers

Who assisted in establishing SAVAK, Iran's secret police and intelligence service?

CIA and FBI Signup and view all the answers

What event marked a turning point where religious opposition began leading the anti-Shah movement?

Qom massacre Signup and view all the answers

Why did students in Qom explode into protests following an article published by the Information Minister?

In response to slander against Ayatollah Khomeini. Signup and view all the answers

How did the Shah attempt to appease protesters after acknowledging their 'revolutionary message'?

By initiating political reforms. Signup and view all the answers