Shahin Najafi: Life and Music Choices

Shahin Najafi: Life and Music Choices

Assessment

Interactive Video

Arts, Performing Arts, Religious Studies, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

FREE Resource

Shahin Najafi, a prominent Iranian pop star, lives in exile due to threats from Islamic clerics over his controversial songs. The documentary 'When God Sleeps' explores his struggle between pursuing his music career and ensuring his safety.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is Shahin Najafi?

A famous Iranian actor

One of Iran's biggest pop stars

A renowned Iranian painter

A well-known Iranian politician

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does Shahin Najafi live in exile?

He was invited to perform in Europe

He wanted to explore new musical genres

He was condemned for writing blasphemous songs

He chose to pursue a career in Hollywood

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What difficult choice does Shahin Najafi face?

Choosing between living in Iran or abroad

Choosing between acting and singing

Choosing between his family and his career

Choosing between his music or his life

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is 'When God Sleeps'?

A concert tour by Shahin Najafi

A novel written by Shahin Najafi

A documentary about Shahin Najafi

A new album by Shahin Najafi

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which platform features 'When God Sleeps'?

Amazon Prime

PBS

Hulu

Netflix