Persian Food
What is a Persian rice dish called
What is Polo?
Persian New Year celebrated in spring
What is Nowruz
The founder of the ancient Persian Achaemenid Empire.
Who is Cyrus the Great?
This is how you say “hello” in Persian.
What is Salam?
What was the Ancient Persian religion called?
What is Zoroastrianism
A popular Persian stew made with herbs, kidney beans, and usually lamb or beef.
What is Ghormeh Sabzi
Festival of fire celebrated on the last Wednesday before Nowruz
What is Chaharshanbe Suri
The capital city of the Achaemenid Empire.
What is Persepolis?
This is how you say “thank you” in Persian.
What is Merci or Moteshakeram?
The religion most people in Iran follow today (think mosques and Ramadan).
What is Islam (Shia Islam)?
This Persian yogurt dip has cucumber and herbs, often eaten cold
What is Mast-o-Khiar?
Celebration of the longest night of the year, with poetry and stories
What is Yalda Night
Persian king known for his invasion of Greece, including the Battle of Thermopylae.
Who is Xerxes I?
Persian script is written in this direction.
What is right to left?
This winged symbol (a man/figure with wings) is a well-known emblem from ancient Persian religion. (Hint: starts with “F” — looks like a flying logo.)
What is the Faravahar?
Sweet and chewy, flavored with rosewater and nuts, often eaten for dessert
What is Baklava?
This Persian celebration is for children and families during the winter, where people share and eat a variety of nuts and dried fruits.
What is Mehregan?
This empire defeated the Persian Empire in 331 BC
What is The Roman Empire
This Persian word means “goodbye.”
What is Khodahafez?
In Shia Islam in Iran, this is the holy month of fasting, prayer, and reflection, ending with a big celebration called Eid. (Hint: 9th letter of the alphabet in English for fasting month?)
What is Ramadan?
This popular Persian fruit snack is tangy, chewy, and often made from plums, berries, or other fruits
What is Lavashak
Persian picnic day, celebrated on the 13th day after Nowruz, where people go outside to enjoy nature
What is Sizdah Bedar
Famous Persian ruler who established the Royal Road and postal system.
Who is Darius the Great?
The Persian language is also called this.
What is Farsi?
A major Shia observance that remembers the martyrdom of Husayn ibn Ali at Karbala, communities often hold processions and dramatic recitations. (Hint: four letters, starts with A.)
What is Ashura?