2017–2018 Iranian protests

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/20172018-iranian-protests

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What kind of government does 2017–2018 Iranian protests have?Thousands of pro-government supporters held rallies in numerous cities
2. What is the date of commencement?December 28, 2017
3. What is the geographic spread?Protests occurred in multiple cities across Iran
4. What were the 2017-2018 Iranian protests about?People in Iran shouted because they were unhappy with the economy and wanted changes in the government. They started in Mashhad and spread to many cities.
5. Why did the protests begin in Mashhad?In Mashhad, people were upset about high prices, jobs, and corruption. They wanted the government to fix these problems.

Theocratic Governance: A system of government where clergy hold political power, interpreting divine guidance as law.
Supreme Leader: The highest state authority in Iran, possessing ultimate power over state affairs.
Economic Austerity: Government measures to reduce spending and debt, often leading to cuts in public services and increased hardship.
Dissent: The expression of opinions or opposition that conflicts with established beliefs or policies.