Persepolis: Research Topics

Shah of Iran: Mohammad Reza Pahlavi

The focus of this group is to research information on the Shah's role in:

• the government
• his exile
• reasons for his overthrow.

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Islam

The focus of this group is to research:

• major beliefs of this religion
• 'why some Islamic religious groups felt the revolution was necessary

Sources:

• NYTimes: Shia vs. Sunni: Explains the difference between the two branches of Islam

The Islamic Revolution 

The focus of this group is to summarize:

• the major events and outcomes of the revolution

Sources:

• The Iranian Revolution in Pictures from NPR's The Picture Show.

 Society in Iran Pre-Islamic Revolution

The focus of this group is to research:

• the social climate and norms of Iran BEFORE the revolution.  Including:
  • Institutions such as schools 
  • religion
  • families
  • human rights
  • and government

Sources:

• Iran Chamber Society

Society in Iran Post-Revolution

The focus of this group is to research:

• the social climate and norms of Iran AFTER the revolution.  Including:
  • Institutions such as schools
  • religion
  • families
  • human rights
  • and government

Sources:

• Iran Chamber Society

Culture in Iran Pre-Islamic Revolution:

The focus of this group is to research:

• the culture of Iran BEFORE the Islamic revolution, including:
  • movies
  • art
  • fashion
  • pop culture 

Sources:

• Iran Chamber Society

Culture in Iran Post-Islamic Revolution:

The focus of this group is to research:

• the culture of Iran AFTER the Islamic revolution, including:
  • movies
  • art
  • fashion
  • pop culture 

Sources:

• Iran Chamber Society

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