Why did a nationalist movement grow in Persia
after World War 1?

Shah Reza Khan had support of the wealthy urban Iranians but not of the more traditional rural areas or the Muslim religious leaders. Following the withdrawal of European imperialism from the Middle East, a variety of nationalist groups sprung up demanding sovereignty (independence) for their nations or ethnic groups.

Explanation:

Shah Reza Khan had support of the wealthy urban Iranians but not of the more traditional rural areas or the Muslim religious leaders. Following the withdrawal of European imperialism from the Middle East, a variety of nationalist groups sprung up demanding sovereignty (independence) for their nations or ethnic groups.

(202 bc - 220 ad) dynasty started by lui bang; a great and long-lasting rule, it discarded the harsh policies of the qin dynasty and adopted confucian principles; han rulers chose officials who passed the civil service exams rather than birth; it was a time of prosperity