Persian Constitutional Revolution

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/persian-constitutional-revolution

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 is the country?Persia (modern-day Iran)
2. What is the period of major activity?1905-1911
3. Why did people in Persia want a new constitution?They were unhappy with the Qajar king who was corrupt and with foreign powers like Russia and Britain taking control. They wanted a system that shared power and protected their rights.
4. Who were the main groups that helped the revolution?The revolution included liberal reformers, religious scholars (ulama), and nationalist groups. They all worked together to stop the king’s absolute rule.

Constitutionalism: The principle of governing a country according to a constitution, limiting the power of rulers.
Qajar Dynasty: The ruling dynasty of Persia from 1789 to 1925, whose later years were marked by decline and reformist movements.
Sovereignty: The supreme power or authority of a state to govern itself or another state.
Ulama: The body of Muslim scholars recognized as having special knowledge of Islamic law and theology.