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PERSEPOLIS INTRODUCTION

We will be reading Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi, a graphic novel about her life in Iran during the Iranian revolution.  To better understand the book, today we will learn a bit about Iran

 

Answer the following questions on your own paper:

 

Go here:  http://www.persianmirror.com/culture/basics/basics.cfm#basic

 

  1. Where is Iran?
  2. When was Persia renamed Iran and by whom?
  3. When did it become the Islamic Republic of Iran? 
  4. What is the capital of Iran?
  5. What are some of the different ethnic groups in Iran?
  6. How many languages are spoken in Iran?
  7. What are the three most common languages in Iran?  Which is spoken by most people in Iran?
  8. Where is Iran located and what countries surround it?
  9. What is the current time and temperature in Iran?

Now Go Here:  http://www.persianmirror.com/culture/history/history.cfm

  1. What is a coup d’etat? (need to look this up in a dictionary online)
  2. What group ruled Iran before it became the Islamic Republic?  For how long did they rule? 
  3. Who did the 1979 revolution oppose?
  4. Who led the revolution?

 

Now go here: http://www.persianmirror.com/culture/fashion/fashion.cfm

  1. Describe some traditional Iranian fashion.
  2. How do modern Iranians dress?
  3. Describe the dress codes in Iran.
  4. Why do Iran women wear a lot of make-up?

 

Now go to: http://www.persianmirror.com/culture/distinct/distinct.cfm

  1. In Iran, what does it mean if you give the thumbs up sign?
  2. What do Persians eat?

 

Finally, go to: http://www.persianmirror.com/culture/famous/famous.cfm

  1. Choose one famous Iranian and explain why he/she is famous.

 

 

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