Question

lesson 8: reform, revolution, and social change
growth of nationalism in the middle east
what did persia and turkey have in common?
□ a. both countries were a vital part of the worlds oil supply.
□ b. they were both under russias control.
□ c. their rulers wanted independence for their countries.
□ d. their rulers after world war i wanted to westernize their countries.

Explanation:

After World War I, rulers in Persia (Iran) and Turkey (the Ottoman Empire, later the Republic of Turkey) aimed to modernize and westernize their countries. For example, Atatürk in Turkey implemented a series of reforms including changing the alphabet, legal system, and dress code to align more with Western models. In Persia, Reza Shah also pursued modernization efforts like building infrastructure and reforming education.

• Option a: While oil became important later, it wasn't a commonality right after WWI for both in the context of the question.
• Option b: They were not both under Russia's control post - WWI.
• Option c: The rulers (like the Ottoman Sultanate before Atatürk's reforms and Persian monarchs) were more about maintaining or regaining power through modernization rather than just seeking independence in the sense of the option (as they were already independent entities in a sense, but facing internal and external challenges).

Answer:

d. Their rulers after World War I wanted to westernize their countries.