HW Mr. Padilla 3.1.18

Mr. Padilla                                                     Social Studies 
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Parents/guardians, please assist your child with today’s homework. Choose one or more options. 

Option 3: Read passage and answer questions below. Use evidence from the text to complete this task.

 Shah Reza Pahlavi ruled Iran until 1979. Shah is a Persian word that means king.  Iran is an oil-rich nation.  The Shah used his oil wealth to modernize his nation…He allowed women to vote and hold jobs, built big cities, and created a more secular or non-religious society.

The Shah was very unpopular with many Iranians.  Iran is a very traditional Muslim nation, and many of the Iranian people were displeased with the changes the Shah imposed upon them… Anyone who disagreed with the Shah was forced to leave the nation or face SAVAK, the Shah's brutal secret police.  In 1971, the Shah held a three-day celebration that is believed to have cost over $50 million.  The Shah hosted leaders and celebrities from around the world as parts of his nation was struggling with poverty and drought.

 Task: Base respone on the reading. Use evidence from the text to complete this task.  Some people may say that Shah Reza Pahlavi was a good ruler. Others may say he was a bad ruler. 

What argument (evidence) would someone who says Shah Reza Pahlavi  is a good ruler use:

What argument (evidence) would someone who says Shah Reza Pahlavi  is a bad ruler use:

Option 2: 

Shah Reza Pahlavi ruled Iran until 1979. Shah is a Persian word that means king.  Iran is an oil-rich nation.  The Shah used his oil wealth to modernize his nation…He allowed women to vote and hold jobs, built big cities, and created a more … non-religious society.

The Shah was very unpopular with many Iranians.  Iran is a very traditional Muslim nation, and many of the Iranian people were displeased with the changes the Shah imposed… Anyone who disagreed with the Shah was forced to leave the nation or face …the Shah's brutal secret police.  In 1971, the Shah held a three-day celebration that … cost over $50 million.  The Shah hosted leaders and celebrities from around the world as parts of his nation was struggling with poverty and drought.

 Base response on the reading.

What does the word “Shah” mean?

Who was Shah Reza Pahlavi?

Why was the Shah unpopular with the people of Iran?

What would the Shah do to people who disagreed with him?

Option 1: Shah Reza Pahlavi ruled Iran until 1979.
1. When did the Shah rule?

 Shah is a Persian word that means king.  Iran is an oil-rich nation.  
2. What does Shah mean? 

The Shah used his…wealth (money) to modernize his nation…He allowed women to vote and hold jobs, built big cities, and created … non-religious society.

3. Name one thing the Shah did?

The Shah was very unpopular with many Iranians.  Iran is a very traditional Muslim nation, and many …people were displeased (unhappy) with the changes the Shah imposed (made)

4. Why were many people unhappy with the Shah? 

… Anyone who disagreed with the Shah was forced to leave the nation or face …the Shah's brutal secret police. 

5. What happened to people who disagreed with the Shah?

Top left: Traditional Muslims,  Top Right Shah Reza Pahlavi
Bottom left: Map of ancient Persia, Bottom right: Persepolis novel. Main character on cover, Marjane. 

Vocabulary:

Example of Traditional: I am traditional, I don’t like to change. I want things to stay the same because I love my traditions.

Muslim: Those who follow the religion of Islam are called Muslims. Muslims believe that there is only one God, called Allah

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