Geography
The capital of Iran
Tehran.
the Persian garmet often worn by women
Chador/the Veil/a Shawl
Is Pita Bread a staple in Iran
No.
True or False, extended Family’s often live in one house
True
What piece of clothing is enforced upon women after regime change
The veil
Name two countries bordering the Persian Gulf.
Iran, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Iraq, and the United Arab Emirates.
What is the Persian robe called
Kaftan/Caftan
Most common food in Iran
The Kebab
Language spoken in Iran
Name of the new regime that took over Iran
Islamic Republic
The biggest mosque in Iran
the Imam Reza shrine
Men are not allowed to wear these types of shirts
Sleeveless shirts
Popular seasonings
Saffron, Tumeric, Cumin, and Cinnamin
What is the Persian winter solstice called
Yalda Night
Who is a source of wisdom in Marjis’s life?
Her Grandmother
The Azadi Tower represents this
The Persian Empire has existed 2500 years.
This article of clothing is required for women in religious settings
A chador
Most popular sweet in Iran
Khamei
Name of the Persian new year
Nowruz
Which political prisoners were released in ”The Heroes”
Siamak Jari, Mohsen Shakiba
Persepolis was a capital of this empire
The Achaemenid Empire
Pants made for athletic wear
Tonoka
Food eaten during Persian new year
Sabzi polo, Mahi, Kuku sabzi, Kotlet, Salad shirazi, and Reshteh polo
Name an ancient Persian craft
Carpet Weaving
Where does Marji move away too at the end of book 1?
Austria