Persepolis - Intro Questions

Where was Persepolis located?

• Iran

• India

• Saudi Arabia

• Syria

Which empire did Persepolis belong to?

• Macedonian Empire
• Roman Empire
• Ottoman Empire
• Achaemenid Empire

Why was the city of Persepolis important?

• It was the capital of the Achaemenid Empire

• It was the capital of the Roman Empire

• It was the capital of the Macedonian Empire

• It was the capital of the Ottoman Empire

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What happened to the city of Persepolis?

• It was invaded by Alexander the Great

• It was invaded by the Turks

• It was invaded by Darius the Second

• It was invaded by Vlad of Wallachia

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What happened after Persepolis was invaded?

• It was burned to the ground

• It was established as a Roman colony

• It was mined for resources by the Greeks

• It was rebuilt during the Golden Age of Islam

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What format or genre is Persepolis?

• An autobiographical graphic novel

• An autobiography

• A fictional novel

• A nonfiction montage

When does Persepolis take place?

• During the 1979 Iranian Revolution

• During the 2011 Arab Spring

• During the 1918 Palestinian Revolt

• During the 1947 Israeli Independence

What is Persepolis about?

• The experiences of Marjane navigating Islamic fundamentalism

• The experiences of Marjane navigating Western fundamentalism

• The experiences of Marjane navigating academic fundamentalism

• The experiences of Marjane navigating Feminist fundamentalism

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Who is Marjane Satrapi?

• Professional writer known for her graphic memoir, Persepolis

• Professional activist known for her documentary, Persepolis

• Professional writer known for her nonfiction work, Persepolis

• Professional documentarian known for her photographical work, Persepolis

Where did Marjane Satrapi grow up?

• Tehran, Iran

• Kabul, Afghanistan

• Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

• Tabriz, Iran