Matteson ELA



Name:Period:Persepolis Introduction – NotesDirections: While listening to the lecture, complete the following sections. These notes will help you as we read through Persepolis. Refer to them often to understand the context that Marjane was experiencing as she was growing up in Iran during the Islamic Revolution.GEOGRAPHY: What is the setting of our story?Can you name these countries? Label the countries that you know on the map below.After watching the video on the geography of Iran, take 1 minute to write down your reactions—what about Iran’s geography surprised you?Geography TermsTHE EASTThe East refers to countries:On the ___________________________ (from Turkey to China)That were __________________________________________________________Common NamesIn Eastern Asia = the ___________________________In Western Asia = the __________________________THE WESTThe West refers to countries:In ________________________ and __________________________________________Especially countries like, Britain, Germany, France, and the USAWhose mainstream cultural heritage comes from ____________________, ___________________, and _______________________ traditions.The East vs. The WestThe terms “East” and “west”…Have been _________________________ for centuriesAre a convenient way to ______________________________________________Are often used as __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________THE PERSIAN EMPIREThe country that is now Iran used to be the ______________________________________:Founded by Cyrus the Great in 500 BC(At the time) was the ___________________________________ in historyAn ____________________________ and __________________________ civilizationConquered by Alexander the Great in 330 BCPerse = _________________________Polis = _________________________Persepolis_______________________________________________________________NOT the name of our progtagonistThe remains of Persepolis sit at the foot of Kuh-e Rahmat (“mountain of mercy”) in present-day Iran_______________________________________________________________Inside Persepolis (video)As you are watching the video, write down 3 (three) interesting facts, observations, or thoughts you have on Persepolis1.2.3.____________________________________________________________________________ISLAMBasic Knowledge______________________________________________________ in the worldPeople who believe in Islam are called _____________________________Muslims believe that God (called Allah) spoke to the ___________________________________ to write the _____________________The Qur’an is the _______________________________ of IslamBelief that a _______________________________ (Five Pillars of Islam) is the path to heaven.Five Pillars of IslamShahada (____________________________________)Salat (_________________________)Zakat (___________________________________________)Sawm (______________________, specifically during Ramadan)Hajj (____________________________________________________)_________________ and ___________________ are the two major denominations of IslamThough both Muslims, most of the ________________________________________________________ while most (not all, though) of the ____________________________________________________.Arabs speak Arabic while __________________________________________________________.Background Knowledge: Sha’ria LawThe application of Islamic teachings to civil laws and government is called _______________________When the author refers to “____________________________” she is referring to Muslims who want to make Sha’ria the official law of Iran.____________________________________________________________________________REVOLUTIONARY FIGURES & REVOLUTIONThe Shah________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________The whole title shahanshah, meaning “__________________________”The English word “_____________________” derives from “shah” (from Persian via Arabic, Latin, and French)Related terms such as “checker” and “chess” originate from the Persian word and developed into the ____________________________________.Mohammad Reza Pahlavi______________________________________________________________, often known as simply “The Shah”Wanted to modernize and ___________________________________________Faced ____________________________________________ from those who felt that the reforms did not move far or fast enoughFaced _____________________________________________ from those who opposed Westernization________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Ayatollah Khomeini (1900 – 1989)“Ayatollah” = a leading _____________________________Iran’s highest ranked ____________________________ + __________________________Title:______________________________________________________________ by an assembly of expertsExiled by the shah’s security service (SAVAK) for his outspoken opposition to the shah______________________________________________________________________________In January 1979, the shah’s government collapsed and he and his family fled into exile.Khomeini returned to Iran in triumph.He declared an Islamic republic and was appointed Iran’s political and religious leader for life. _____________________________________________________________________________.His denunciation of American influence led to militant Islamic students storming the _____________________________________________________________________.Some of the American hostages were held captive for more than a year.Islamic Revolution(s)As you are listening to the video, color in the Iranian “carpet”. In the box next to your picture, write down 3 (three) interesting facts you hear in the video3795395280035Interesting facts from the video:400000Interesting facts from the video:____________________________________________________________________________POST REVOLUTION AND TODAYPost RevolutionMembers and supporters of the shah’s regime faced __________________________________________________________________________________________, believes that Iran is in a weak transition state________________________________________ and invasions occur, fueling an 8-year war.Islamic codes of conduct are heavily enforced among the population.Women were required to wear the ___________________________________________________.___________________________________________________________, ensuring a revised curriculumMany items deemed “decadent” were prohibited, including ___________________________________________________________________________________.Present/TodayWhile you are watching the video, write down 3 (three) things that surprised you about Iran today.1.2.3.We’ve gone through A LOT of information today—THANK YOU for your attention! If you have any questions from today’s lecture, please write them down below. Include any final thoughts on Iran and the Islamic culture. ................
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