Question

What was one similarity between Gamal Abdel Nasser of Egypt and Ruhollah Khomeini of Iran?

A. They both wanted to establish governments based on Islamic law.
B. They both took steps to reduce foreign influence in their nation.
C. They both saw westernization and modernization as keys to prosperity.
D. They both led military coups that overthrew established rulers

Answer 1

B. They both took steps to reduce foreign influence in their nations.

Answer 2

The correct answer is Option B) They both took steps to reduce foreign influence in their nation.

Both Gamal Abdel Nasser of Egypt and Ruhollah Khomeini of Iran gained popular support among the common people due to their hard line stance of independence from foreign powers.

For Arabs, Gamal Abdel Nasser was a Pan-Arab hero who believed in the self-rule of Arabs. Similarly, Khomeini was a vocal critic of the interference of European and American powers in the political systems of other countries.

Apart from this one similarity, they were completely different leaders. Gamal was more of a socialist while Khomeini believed in the rule of the Quran.