Question

What did the successful overthrow of the Iranian government in 1979 signify?

Question 19 options:

a more moderate religious tone and improved relationships between the US and the Middle East


increased Islamic extremism against the US and Western ideology in the Middle East


all of these


favorable trade conditions for the US with the new government of Iran

Answer 1

Answer:

• Increased Islamic extremism against the US and Western ideology in the Middle East

Explanation:

At the center of this increased Islamic extremism was the Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini.  "Ayatollah" is the title for a Shiite Muslim religious leader.  The Shia branch of the Muslim faith is the dominant religious group in Iran.  The Islamic Revolution, inspired by Khomeini, ousted the shah of Iran from power.  The shah was a political leader who had been supported by the United States.