When Ayatollah Khomeini became the ruler of Iran beginning in 1979, he
A. raised per capita income significantly.
B. established modernist Islamic practices.
C. exiled the former shah’s supporters.
D. introduced traditional Islamic law.
E. established closer ties with the West.
Answer: D
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