Middle Eastern

Culture

Neda Aghdasi

How do you define culture?

Human knowledgeBeliefsBehaviorClothingFoodValuesLawsMusicDance

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A Traditional Holiday

Clothing

Food

Music

A Traditional Holiday

What holiday is Nowruz most like?

Independence Day

New Years Day

Valentine’s Day

What time of the year does Nowruz take place?

Spring

Winter

Summer

Fall

What symbol represents Nowruz?

Special table set and A red outfit is worn

by men

A party is held on the street

A special flower is harvested

Haji Noruz Haft seen

Clothing

In Iranian culture, what colors are really popular for

ladies clothing?

Black

White

Colorful

Pastels

All women are required to cover their heads when in

public.

True or False

What do Iranians eat often? Why?

Meat

Rice

Vegetable

Food

What kind of meat do Iranian people prefer?

Music

What is the most popular traditional instrument in

Iranian music?

Violin

Guitar

Tar and Setar

Wind instrument

All of the above

Ladies in Iran can not play musical instruments.

True False

Music

I love Iran