Food
Persian-American
Famous Persians
Finish the Phrase
History & Culture
100
Crispy layer of rice and the bottom of the pot
What is TAHDIG?
100
The name (and nickname) for the city with the largest Iranian-American population
What is Los Angeles (TEHRANGELES)
100
Known as the king of kings, founded the Persian Empire
Who is King Cyrus the Great
100
Noon o ....
What is Panir?
100
Winter Solstice Celebration
What is Shabe Yalda?
200
rice dish layered with green herbs, often served with fish
What is Sabzi Polo?
200
Famous Beverly Hills street called "Persian Square" or "Little Persia"
What is Westwood?
200
Legendary Iranian pop singer and former actress, Iranian pop icon
Who is Googoosh
200
Pedar....
What is bozorg?
200
Ancient Persian religion: "good thoughts, good words, good deeds"
What is Zoroastrianism?
300
Thick soup with herbs, beans, noodles, usually eaten in the winter
What is Ash Reshteh?
300
Persian-American parents often want their kids to study these 3 fields:
What is doctor, lawyer, and engineer
300
This San Diego Morning Fox News Anchor was a guest speaker for us last year
Who is Shally Zomorodi
300
Shift it shift in forward........
300
Ferdowsi’s epic poem that tells the history of Persia.
What is the Shahnameh
400
What is Noon Barbari?
400
Big mehmooni at this Orange County beach annually for char shambe soori
What is Corona Del Mar
400
This soccer player is the all-time top scorer for the Iranian national team
Who is Ali Daei?
400
Ghorboonet....
Beram azize delam, khoshgelam
400
This animal, often seen in Persian carpets, symbolizes strength and kingship.
What is the Lion?
500
Sweet saffron and rosewater rice pudding often served at celebrations
What is Shole Zard
500
If you go to your grandmas, what are you about to be offerred?
What is, an entire fruit bowl platter that you have to finish
500
This Persian poet is known worldwide for his romantic poetry and poems about love.
Who is Rumi?
500
Gol o.....
What is bolbol?
500
The ruins of this Persian capital, built by Darius I, are located near Shiraz
What is Persepolis?