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Persepolis Questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Who is the author of the book Persepolis? | Marjane Satrapi |
| Where was Marjane birth place? | Iran |
| What was Iran formerly know as until 1935? | Persia |
| What was a new source of wealth in Iran? | Oil |
| Who took over in the 20th century? | The Reza's son, the Shah |
| What ended the Shah's power? | The Islamic Revolution |
| What is a memoir? | An autobiography |
| Who was her grandfather? | He was a prince, who spent many years in jail for a cause |
| What did her parents teach her? | They taught her to think for herself and to speak up on the behalf of a cause |
| What did her Uncle Annosh do for her? | He made her aware of her family's history |
| What was the Islamic Revolution? | Is was a Revolution in Iran that enforced strict policies, veils (girls could not show any hair), and restrictions on education for women |
| What happened during the war with Iraq? | people experienced sadness and death of war; some people were against violence, and children were recruited to become martyrs (people who die for they're religion) |
| What happened during the Bombing of Baba? | Levied homes, people experienced suffering and anger |