Shiraz, Iran — Questions and answers
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What did the Arg of Karim Khan become after it was a royal residence?
Choices
- A. A school
- B. A market
- C. A prison ✓
- D. A hospital
Answer: C. A prison
From page 1
What kinds of things can you smell and buy at Bazaar Vakil?
Choices
- A. Only books and papers
- B. Spices, bread, and sweets ✓
- C. Big toys and games
- D. Fast cars and trains
Answer: B. Spices, bread, and sweets
From page 2
What happens when sunlight shines through the stained-glass windows of the Nasir al-Mulk Mosque?
Choices
- A. The room gets very dark.
- B. Beautiful colors and patterns appear on the floor. ✓
- C. It starts to rain inside.
- D. The windows turn into mirrors.
Answer: B. Beautiful colors and patterns appear on the floor.
From page 3
Why do families like to visit Eram Garden?
Choices
- A. To play loud games in the sun.
- B. To hide from the rain.
- C. To find a cool, shady spot from the heat. ✓
- D. To learn how to build houses.
Answer: C. To find a cool, shady spot from the heat.
From page 4
What fresh vegetables are used to make Shirazi salad?
Choices
- A. Carrots, potatoes, and peas
- B. Cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions ✓
- C. Lettuce, corn, and bell peppers
- D. Broccoli, cauliflower, and spinach
Answer: B. Cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions
From page 6
What does Qavam House help visitors learn about?
Choices
- A. How to build a rocket.
- B. The fancy life of a rich merchant family. ✓
- C. How to grow vegetables.
- D. The lives of farmers.
Answer: B. The fancy life of a rich merchant family.
From page 7
What does the Jameh Mosque's tall minaret symbolize for Shiraz?
Choices
- A. The city's tallest building
- B. The city's deep-rooted faith ✓
- C. The city's biggest park
- D. The city's busiest road
Answer: B. The city's deep-rooted faith
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