The Shah
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Your job is to spend your class research time becoming an expert on the former Shah of Iran. This is an important role because you will hear quite a bit about the Shah in Persepolis. Links have been provided below, but if you find that you need more information you can access W-L's research databases here.
Links to Research The Shah:
Iran Chamber Society
The Rise and Fall of the Shah: Photo Essay
"Life in Iran Under the Shah and Now"
Reza Shah (his father)
Why the Shah Fell
Things to consider:
The Shah (In Persepolis, this refers to Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi)
1. What is a “Shah”?
2. How did Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi come into power?
3. What sort of things did he do while he was in power?
4. How long did he rule?
5. What did the Iranian people think of him?
6. What was the White Revolution?
7. When did the Shah leave power, and why?
8. Who replaced the Shah?
You will create your handout in Microsoft Word - it does not need to be longer than a page. Feel free to refer to some of the sample handouts if you need help! There will be time for you to meet with other students in your expert group and share what you have found.
Links to Research The Shah:
Iran Chamber Society
The Rise and Fall of the Shah: Photo Essay
"Life in Iran Under the Shah and Now"
Reza Shah (his father)
Why the Shah Fell
Things to consider:
The Shah (In Persepolis, this refers to Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi)
1. What is a “Shah”?
2. How did Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi come into power?
3. What sort of things did he do while he was in power?
4. How long did he rule?
5. What did the Iranian people think of him?
6. What was the White Revolution?
7. When did the Shah leave power, and why?
8. Who replaced the Shah?
You will create your handout in Microsoft Word - it does not need to be longer than a page. Feel free to refer to some of the sample handouts if you need help! There will be time for you to meet with other students in your expert group and share what you have found.