Iran Revolution Powerpoint

These flashcards cover critical vocabulary and concepts related to the Iranian Revolution and its historical context.

The Iranian Revolution

A series of events that led to the overthrow of the Pahlavi monarchy in Iran in 1979.

Gharbzadegi

A belief that Iran was uncritically adopting Western culture, leading to a society that lacked authenticity.

Khomeinism

The ideology based on the ideas of Ayatollah Khomeini that combines Islamic governance with elements of constitutionalism.

Velayat-e Faqih

The Guardianship of the Islamic Jurist; a political system where sovereignty comes from God and the religious leader has supreme power.

Stagflation

An economic condition of stagnant growth, high unemployment, and high inflation that contributed to the political crisis in Iran.

Mohammad Khatami

The Iranian reformist president elected in 1997, who advocated for democratic reform and a 'Dialogue of Civilizations'.

Clash of Civilizations

A theory suggesting cultural and religious identities will be the primary sources of conflict in the post-Cold War world.

Anglo-American Interests

The economic and political interests of the United States and the United Kingdom that influence foreign policy and local governance.

Autocracy

A system of government in which one person possesses unlimited power; characterized by militarism and repression in Iran's monarchy.

Constitutionalist Revolution

The revolution from 1905-1911 aimed at establishing a constitutional monarchy in Iran, countering the feudal monarchy.