Question

Which was NOT a cause that led to massive riots and demonstrations among Iranians and culminated in the Islamic Revollution in Iran in 1978?

A
Under the shah, Iran had become more modern and secular
B
Under the shah, Iran had been influenced by the West
C
The Ayatollah gained more followers as he encouraged people in Iran to reject Western influence
D
The gap between the rich and poor decreased as more poeple were working and became wealthy

Answer 1

D) The gap between the rich and poor decreased as more people were working and became wealthy

The gap between the rich and poor decreased as more people were working and became wealthy was not a cause that led to massive riots and demonstrations among Iranians and culminated in the IslamRevolutionion in Iran in 1978: in fact, it was instead the opposite, as western culture drove inequality and spread, even more, the gap between rich and poor.