USA HISTORY

THE 1970S 1969 1979

JIMMY CARTER AS PRESIDENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who overthrew the Shah of Iran
A
Shabah Ahmed
B
Ayatolla Ruhollah Khomeni:Religious man
C
Mohammed Reza Pahlavi
D
Muhammed Ali
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Iranian Revolution was the Shia Islamic revolution that replaced the secular monarchy of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi with a theocracy led by Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini.

Detailed explanation-2: -By 11 February 1979, the monarchy was officially brought down, and Khomeini assumed leadership over Iran while guerrillas and rebel troops overwhelmed Pahlavi loyalists in armed combat.

Detailed explanation-3: -Khomeini held the title of Grand Ayatollah and is officially known as Imam Khomeini inside Iran and by his supporters internationally. He is generally referred to as Ayatollah Khomeini by his followers.

Detailed explanation-4: -One of the most dramatic changes in government in Iran’s history was seen with the 1979 Iranian Revolution where Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi was overthrown and replaced by Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini.

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