Question

how did ayatollah khomeinis government bring about change in iran?
it restricted freedom and forced people to conform to a strict interpretation of islamic beliefs.
it allowed democratic freedoms in the political arena, but discouraged personal expression.
it encouraged other political parties to disagree respectfully.
it increased the separation between religion and government.

Explanation:

Ayatollah Khomeini's government was an Islamic theocracy. In such a system, religious law (Sharia) is dominant. Restricting freedoms and enforcing a strict Islamic interpretation aligns with theocratic rule. Allowing democratic freedoms in politics (which would imply pluralism) contradicts theocratic central - religious - rule. Encouraging other political parties is against theocratic principles. Increasing the separation of religion and government is the opposite of a theocracy.

Answer:

It restricted freedom and forced people to conform to a strict interpretation of Islamic beliefs.