Shiraz, Iran — Questions and answers

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What did the Arg of Karim Khan become after it was a royal residence?

Choices

  1. A. A school
  2. B. A market
  3. C. A prison ✓
  4. D. A hospital

Answer: C. A prison

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What kinds of things can you smell and buy at Bazaar Vakil?

Choices

  1. A. Only books and papers
  2. B. Spices, bread, and sweets ✓
  3. C. Big toys and games
  4. D. Fast cars and trains

Answer: B. Spices, bread, and sweets

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What happens when sunlight shines through the stained-glass windows of the Nasir al-Mulk Mosque?

Choices

  1. A. The room gets very dark.
  2. B. Beautiful colors and patterns appear on the floor. ✓
  3. C. It starts to rain inside.
  4. D. The windows turn into mirrors.

Answer: B. Beautiful colors and patterns appear on the floor.

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Why do families like to visit Eram Garden?

Choices

  1. A. To play loud games in the sun.
  2. B. To hide from the rain.
  3. C. To find a cool, shady spot from the heat. ✓
  4. D. To learn how to build houses.

Answer: C. To find a cool, shady spot from the heat.

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What fresh vegetables are used to make Shirazi salad?

Choices

  1. A. Carrots, potatoes, and peas
  2. B. Cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions ✓
  3. C. Lettuce, corn, and bell peppers
  4. D. Broccoli, cauliflower, and spinach

Answer: B. Cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions

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What does Qavam House help visitors learn about?

Choices

  1. A. How to build a rocket.
  2. B. The fancy life of a rich merchant family. ✓
  3. C. How to grow vegetables.
  4. D. The lives of farmers.

Answer: B. The fancy life of a rich merchant family.

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What does the Jameh Mosque's tall minaret symbolize for Shiraz?

Choices

  1. A. The city's tallest building
  2. B. The city's deep-rooted faith ✓
  3. C. The city's biggest park
  4. D. The city's busiest road

Answer: B. The city's deep-rooted faith

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