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What was one of the main reasons behind the protests against Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi in Iran during the 1970s?
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?
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?
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?
What symbolic act did Reza Shah undertake to signify the break from the past and modernization of Persia?
How did the Shah view the chador, veil, and hijab worn by Iranian women?
How did the Shah view the chador, veil, and hijab worn by Iranian women?
What was Nimtaj's title given by Reza Shah Pahlavi?
What was Nimtaj's title given by Reza Shah Pahlavi?
What role did the first Queen in Iran after the Muslim conquest play regarding the ban of the veil?
What role did the first Queen in Iran after the Muslim conquest play regarding the ban of the veil?
What was one of the main reasons behind Reza Shah's ban on traditional Islamic clothing in favor of Western attire?
What was one of the main reasons behind Reza Shah's ban on traditional Islamic clothing in favor of Western attire?
Which event significantly contributed to the gap between the wealthy and poor in Iran during the 1970s?
Which event significantly contributed to the gap between the wealthy and poor in Iran during the 1970s?
What led to the revolution in Iran being seen as against Islamic values during the 1970s?
What led to the revolution in Iran being seen as against Islamic values during the 1970s?
Which organization was responsible for monitoring and enforcing the dress code and modernization laws in Iran?
Which organization was responsible for monitoring and enforcing the dress code and modernization laws in Iran?
Why did Ayatollah Khomeini flee into exile starting in 1964?
Why did Ayatollah Khomeini flee into exile starting in 1964?
Who assisted in establishing SAVAK, Iran's secret police and intelligence service?
Who assisted in establishing SAVAK, Iran's secret police and intelligence service?
What event marked a turning point where religious opposition began leading the anti-Shah movement?
What event marked a turning point where religious opposition began leading the anti-Shah movement?
Why did students in Qom explode into protests following an article published by the Information Minister?
Why did students in Qom explode into protests following an article published by the Information Minister?
How did the Shah attempt to appease protesters after acknowledging their 'revolutionary message'?
How did the Shah attempt to appease protesters after acknowledging their 'revolutionary message'?
