What led to massive riots and demonstrations, and culminated in the Islamic revolution in Iran in 1978
A. The gap between the rich and poor decreased under the shah
B. Iranians resented the shahs objection to western influences in Iran
C. The ayatollahs objected to the shahs openness to western influences
D. Militant Islamists from Iraq convinced the ayatollahs to overthrow the shah

Respuesta :

The answer is letter C.

The massive riots have happened because Khomeini continuously opposing the Pahlavi dynasty. He refused to meet with the Shah and enduring with demands for the removal of the monarch. A series of confirmations in Teheran, Tabriz, and Isfahan turned the social disruption into political upheaval.

Answer:

The ayatollahs objected to the shahs openness to western influences.

Explanation:

The ayatollahs objected all western influences and believed in Islamic law. Therefore they were upset at the openness to something that went against their Islamic teaching.