MISA Game Night

Which famous Persian poet, known for his epic 'Shahnameh', is often referred to as the "Father of Persian Literature"?

• Khayyam

• Ferdowsi

• Hafez

• Rudaki

• T/F: The Persian New Year, Nowruz, is celebrated on the first day of spring every year.

• True

• False

Name the 11th-century Persian poet and scientist known for his influential book of poetry "Rubaiyat".

• Khayyam

• Saadi

• Ferdowsi

• Hafez

Which renowned Persian poet, known for his lyrical and mystical poetry, wrote the famous work "Divan-e Hafez"?

• Rudaki

• Saadi

• Ferdowsi

• Hafez

Name the iconic Iranian female singer, often hailed as the "Voice of Iran," who rose to fame in the 1970s before the revolution.

• Taylor Swift

• Googoosh

• Hayedeh

• Ebi

Fill in the blank for this common experience in Persian get-togethers!

When you're offered tea for the third time, and you accept, just to realize that it was...

Name the traditional Persian string instrument, often used in classical and folk music, resembling a lute.

• Sarangi

• Setar

• Flute

• Violin

During Nowruz, a traditional table setting known as Haft-Seen is prepared. Which of the following items is NOT traditionally placed on the Haft-Seen table?

• Sabzeh سبزه (sprouted wheatgrass)

• Samanu سمنو (sweet pudding)

• Shashlik شیشلیک (grilled meat skewers)

• Senjed سنجد (dried oleaster fruit)