VOCABULARY REVIEW
Directions: Use the following words to complete the sentences below:
______ 1.
Being unable to read is called being
A. Diversity
______ 2.
Having strong feelings for one’s own country is
B. Illiterate
______ 3.
When the government takes land and redistributes it
more evenly
C. Islamic fundamentalism
______ 4.
When the government takes control of a resource or
industry
D. Land reform
______ 5.
The movement to return to the values set in the Koran
is
E. Nationalism
F. Pan-Arabism
G. Shariah
______ 6.
The movement to unite all Arabs is called
H. Urbanization
______ 7.
Having many different things is called
I. Western nations/the West
______ 8.
The growth of cities is called
J. Nationalize
______ 9.
Europe and America are often referred to as
______ 10. The sacred law of Islam is called
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Name ___________ANSWER KEY______________ Date ___________________ Period __________
INSIDE IRAN
Directions: Use the reading to answer the questions to the right:
PRESIDENT AHMADINEJAD
After his presidential win [in 2005], Ahmadinejad
1. What purpose did Ahmadinejad give for
became an imposing international figure. His hardpursuing a nuclear technology program?
line stance on Iran's right to develop nuclear power
heightened tensions with the U.S. In a September
Peaceful purposes (nuclear energy, not
2005 speech before the United Nations,
weapons)
Ahmadinejad professed his desire to pursue Iran's
nuclear technology program, which he claimed was
for peaceful purposes. At the same time, he
condemned the United States for not only
2. What were Ahmadinejad’s two criticisms of
proliferating weapons of mass destruction, but also
the United State?
sowing a "climate of intimidation and injustice." He
issued a veiled threat that "if some try to impose
Proliferating weapons of mass destruction,
their will on the Iranian people...we will reconsider
and sowing a “climate of intimidation and
our entire approach to the nuclear issue." From May
injustice.”
2006 to March 2007, the United Nations Security
Council passed a series of resolutions requiring Iran
to terminate its nuclear enrichment programs. It
3. What two restrictions did the United Nations
imposed [restrictions] on nuclear material and
place on Iran?
technology entering Iran, and also placed further
restrictions on imports and exports with the
Restrictions on nuclear materials and
exception of development and humanitarian aid.
technology entering Iran and on imports
The Iranian leader remained defiant.
and exports, except for development and
humanitarian aid
Ahmadinejad also fanned the flames of
confrontation with his anti-Israeli rhetoric in public 4. What does Ahmadinejad believe about the
speeches. In addition to questioning the realities of
Holocaust?
the Holocaust, the Iranian leader showed his
distaste toward Israel in October 2005, at the World
He questioned the realities of the
Without Zionism Conference in Tehran. He spoke
Holocaust, believing it has been
of an epic battle between Islam and the "World of
exaggerated
Ignorance," a West led by Israel and the Zionist
movement. Following the conference, he was also
quoted as saying that Israel should be "wiped off
5. What does Ahmadinejad believe about the
the map." Ahmadinejad stated in a news conference
existence of Israel?
on January 14, 2006, that the meaning of his
statements had been exaggerated and
He believes Israel should be, “wiped off
misinterpreted. "There is no new policy, they
the map.”
created a lot of hue and misinterpreted. It is clear
what we say, 'Let the Palestinians participate in free
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elections and they will say what they want.'"
Source: http://www.biography.com/people/mahmoud-ahmadinejad-38656
Directions: Use the political cartoon to answer the questions below:
6. Based on what the person is
saying in the cartoon, who is in
the cartoon?
Ahmadinejad
7. Explain how do you know this?
Based on what the character is
saying, and what we have
learned about President
Ahmadinejad – he denies the
Holocaust and claims Iran’s
nuclear program is for
peaceful purposes
Source: http://www.anvari.org/cols/Political_Cartoons_about_Iran.html
Directions: Use the video clip from Dateline: Inside Iran to answer the following questions:
PART 1
8. Although everyone answers to the religious cleric known as the Supreme Leader, who runs the dayto-day government?
Their president (currently Ahmadinejad)
9. What did the U.S. do in the 1950s that caused tension between the U.S. and Iran to begin?
The U.S. helped get rid of Iran’s democratically elected leader and put a shah in power, known
for repressing his people (FYI – the Shah opposed communism)
10. What worsened tensions between Iran and the United States?
During the Islamic Revolution, Iranians seized control of the U.S. Embassy and took more
than 50 American hostage for 444 days
Then the U.S. supported Iraq in the Iran-Iraq War (yes, we supported Saddam Hussein)
11. Besides its poor record on human rights what, has caused the U.S.’ distrust of Iran?
-Iran’s support of terrorist groups like Hezbollah and Hamas – “Axis of Evil”
-Election of President Ahmadinejad. Known for his anti-U.S. and anti-Israel feelings
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12. What Do You Think Ann Curry is not Muslim, yet you may notice her head is covered in this episode of Dateline. Based on what we have already learned about Iran, why is her head covered? It is the law in Iran for women to have their head covered; she is being respectful of that law, even though she, as a foreigner, probably wouldn’t get in trouble for not having it covered PART 2
13. List three things that Islamic law (shariah) prohibits?
Answers many include:
Unmarried couples holding hands and hugging, even walking together, pre-marital sex,
being gay, drinking alcohol, certain types of music, women singing in public, women
removing headscarf
14. Despite strict laws, Iran has a drug problem. What drug is common and where does it come from?
Opium and heroine from neighboring Afghanistan (more than 1.2 million addicts)
15. Who might become the most important agents of change?
Women
Directions: Use the reading to answer the questions to the right:
THE 2009 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION
All these issues—the sagging economy as well as
16. What are the issues that concerned Iranian
the political crackdowns—came to a head during
voters?
the June 2009 presidential elections. Iran’s
crippling inflation rate, high unemployment, and
The economy (crippling inflation rate,
the question of how its oil revenue was being spent
high unemployment, and the question of
were at the top of Iranian voters’ minds. Three
how its oil revenue was being spent)
candidates surfaced to challenge Ahmadinejad:
Mir-Hossein Mousavi, a pro-reform candidate,
Mohsen Rezaee, a conservative, and Mehdi
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Karroubi, a career politician and reformist cleric.
On June 12, 2009, Iranian citizens turned out in
record numbers with 85 percent of Iran’s 46
million voters casting their ballots. The next
morning the Islamic Republic News Agency,
17. According to Iran’s official news service,
Iran’s official news service, announced that with
who won the election?
two-thirds of the votes counted, Ahmadinejad had
won the election. Mir- Hossein Mousavi received
Ahmadinejad
33 percent of the vote and the other two contenders
received less than three percent combined. Even
18. What were the European Union, Britain and
though many pre-election polls predicted
several Western countries concerned about?
Ahmadinejad would be the winner, most indicated
it would be close. Very soon after the announced
Alleged irregularities during the voting
results, the European Union, Britain and several
(the result may not be accurate)
Western countries expressed concern over alleged
irregularities during the voting. Many election
analysts voiced doubts about the authenticity of the 19. Which non-Muslim countries congratulated
results. At the same time, many Islamic countries
Ahmadinejad on his victory
as well as Russia, China, India, and Brazil
congratulated Ahmadinejad on his victory.
Russia, China, India, and Brazil
Source: http://www.biography.com/people/mahmoudahmadinejad-38656
Directions: Answer the following questions based on what you have learned about Iran:
__D__ 20. Which of the following is a controversial development program of Iran’s?
A. It’s farming technology program.
B. It’s literacy improvement program.
C. It’s universal healthcare program.
D. It’s nuclear technology program.
__D__ 21. The current American viewpoint of President Ahmadinejad is
A. The U.S. believes he will be a model for peace in the Middle East.
B. The U.S. is ambivalent about him because of his lack of influence.
C. The U.S. supports him and believes he will do good things for Iran.
D. The U.S. distrusts him and considers him dangerous.
__A__ 22. Which of the following is a reason for the tension between the United States and Iran?
A. The U.S. supported the shah, opposing a democratically elected leader..
B. The U.S. opposed the creation of Israel.
C. The U.S. is supportive of regimes that use religion in its laws.
D. The U.S. opposed the shah and brought him to justice.
__D__ 23. Which of the following groups is creating a lot of change in Iran?
A. foreigners
B. older generations
C. men
D. women
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__B__ 24. Who is the current president of Iran?
A. Hossein Mousavi
B. Mahnoud Ahmadinejad
C. Mohsen Rezaee
Name _________________________________________ Period ________ Date __________________
MORE ABOUT IRAN
PART 3
1. What is the chador and what is its purpose? Is it required in Iran?
2. What types of issues is the civil rights attorney in the video fighting?
3. What is the theme of Tahmineh Milani movies? What are the obstacles she faces when trying to get
her message out?
PART 5
4. What do many Iranian voter care about?
5. Why are many young people involved and eager to vote? Why is their support important?
6. What is the position of BOTH sides of the election on Iran’s nuclear program?
PART 6
7. Why is the Republic of Iran a limited democracy? Who is ultimately the leader of Iran?
8. Is there a possibility to diplomacy between Iran and the U.S.? What are some of the obstacles?
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9. Who won the election?
VOCABULARY REVIEW
Directions: Use the following words to complete the sentences below:
______ 11. Being unable to read is called being
K. Diversity
______ 12. Having strong feelings for one’s own country is
L. Illiterate
______ 13. When the government takes land and redistributes it
more evenly
M. Islamic fundamentalism
N. Land reform
______ 14. The movement to return to the values set in the Koran
is
O. Nationalism
______ 15. The movement to unite all Arabs is called
P. Pan-Arabism
______ 16. Having many different things is called
Q. Shariah
______ 17. The growth of cities is called
R. Urbanization
______ 18. Europe and America are often referred to as
S. Western nations/the West
______ 19. The sacred law of Islam is called
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