Vocab/Idioms
History/Iran
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100
How do you say "hi" in Farsi?
Salam
100
What are the colors of the Iranian flag?
Red, white, and green
100
Which of these is not an iconic ingredient in Persian cooking?
Rose Water
Saffron
Quinoa
Cardamom
Quinoa
100
Name a Persian song. (Must be different from last time)
:)
100
Is this a Persian cat?
YES!
200
What do you say after singing "Tavalodet Mobarak"?
Be Salamati
200
Which number country is Iran?
#2
200
What do you call the large markets in Iran that sell items such as spices and nuts?
Bazaar
200
What is Maz Jobrani's occupation?
Comedian
200
What is the traditional sport of Iran?
Freestyle Wrestling
300
What organ is used in Persian idioms to say you love someone?
Liver (Jigare mani)
300
What was the name of the last Shah of Iran?
Mohammad Reza Pahlavi
300
Iran is the largest producer of what nut?
Pistachios
300
Who is this?
Arash
300
What is the Persian store in Cupertino called/where is it?
Rose Market (off of De Anza Blvd.)
400
"Thank you" in Persian is the same as "thank you" in...
French
400
In what year did the Iranian Revolution occur?
1978-1979
400
Iran is the largest producer of what luxury food?
Caviar
400
Set up this backgammon board
400
Name an Iranian poet
:)
500
Fill in the blank:
“I forgot to pick up my son from school! _____!”
a. Damet garm (May your breath be warm)
b. Khak to saram (Dirt in my head)
c. Havato daram (I have your air)
d. Pedaram dar omad (My father came out)
b. Khak to saram (Dirt in my head)
500
What is the currency of Iran called?
Rial/Toman
500
Name the two Persian foods we had at the Shabe Yalda feast.
Lavashak and Nokhodchi
500
What is the iconic Iranian epic poem written in pure Persian called?
Shahnameh
500
What is this called and what is it used for?
Samovar - used for making tea