Understanding Persepolis: The Iranian Context

In which decade is Persepolis set?

• 1970s

• 1980s

• 1990s

• 2000s

What was a major criticism of Shah Muhammad Reza Pahlavi's rule?

• His isolationist policies

• His overly westernized outlook

• His economic policies favoring the poor

• His focus on traditional values

Who led the Iranian Revolution that deposed the Shah?

• Ayatollah Khomeini

• President Rouhani

• King Cyrus

• Imam Jafar

What type of government was established by Ayatollah Khomeini in Iran?

• Democratic Republic

• Islamic Republic

• Monarchy

• Communist State

What was one consequence of the new government under Ayatollah Khomeini?

• Increased civil liberties

• Improved economic conditions

• Closure of non-Islamist newspapers

• Expansion of western cultural influences

What role did the Iran-Iraq War play in the Ayatollah's regime?

• It had no significant impact

• It distracted from domestic issues

• It led to the regime's downfall

• It weakened the regime's power

Which two types of Islam were central to the conflicts in the Iran-Iraq War?

• Sunni and Shia

• Shia and Sufi

• Sunni and Ahmadi

• Sufi and Ahmadi

How did the government use the Iran-Iraq War to its advantage?

• By ignoring the war

• By boosting nationalism

• By negotiating peace

• By ending the war quickly

What is a unique aspect of Persepolis as a graphic novel?

• It avoids any political commentary

• It focuses only on the author's family

• It provides an unbiased view of the Iranian Revolution

• It is written in a comedic style

What perspective does Persepolis offer on its historical events?

• A purely fictional account

• A detailed military analysis

• A young girl's limited but insightful view

• A foreign journalist's perspective