The Iranian Revolution

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1. What is a theocracy? How is it different from other forms of government?
2. How might your life be different if you lived in a theocracy instead of a democratic republic like we have in the United States?
What is the difference between the Sunni and Shia groups in Islam?
1. Why was there a split in the religion?
2. What is the major difference between these two groups?
3.  What is the title for the Sunni leader?
4. What is the title for the Shiite (Shia) leader?
After you watch the video clip on the beginning of the Iranian Revolution from the movie, "Argo", read the following article from the NY Times and answer the following questions/prompts:
1. Why did the United States interfere in Iran in the 1950s? What was the result of their interference?
2. Why did some Iranians support the Shah?
3. Why did some oppose the Shah?
4. What was the result of the Iranian Revolution of 1979? Who was removed from power? Who gained power?
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