Persepolis The Story of a Childhood Marjane Satrapi

Background January 1978 – December 1979 January 1978 – December – “Completion” of Revolution 1979 – “Completion” of Revolution Shah Reza – King who was overthrown in Shah Reza – King who was overthrown in Monarchy was replaced by Islamic Republic. Monarchy was replaced by Islamic Republic. The Republic – based on principle rule of Islamic jurists. The Republic – based on principle rule of Islamic jurists. Clerics – Hold powerful roles in the government. Clerics – Hold powerful roles in the government. Supreme Leader took over for King. Supreme Leader took over for King. Theocracy instead of Monarchy Theocracy instead of Monarchy –Govt. by religion rather than a king.

Iranian Revolution Jan Demonstrations began. Jan Demonstrations began. Purpose-Overthrow Shah Reza. Purpose-Overthrow Shah Reza. Large gap in social classes. Large gap in social classes. Shah Reza was making promises and not keeping them. Shah Reza was making promises and not keeping them Ayatollah Khomeini becomes Supreme Leader. Ayatollah Khomeini becomes Supreme Leader. Position was created making him the highest political and religious individual until his death. Position was created making him the highest political and religious individual until his death. Implemented trends Implemented trends –Women-Veils –Men-Beards

Rule Under the Islamic Republic A rapidly modernized Iran was replaced by Islamic economic and cultural policies. A rapidly modernized Iran was replaced by Islamic economic and cultural policies. Republic was in opposition of Western influence from Israel and the USA. Republic was in opposition of Western influence from Israel and the USA. –Beards and Veils were mandatory. –Executions, denial of civil rights and liberties increased if ideals of the Republic were not strictly followed. –Schools were closed for 2 years in order to “change” the material.

Iran vs. Iraq War Iraq invaded Iran – post revolution hoping for military weakness/ oil reserves. Iraq invaded Iran – post revolution hoping for military weakness/ oil reserves. Many tried to flee the country. Many tried to flee the country. Saddam Hussein – leader of Iraq at this time. Saddam Hussein – leader of Iraq at this time. After 8 years – War ends in a “draw.” After 8 years – War ends in a “draw.” No border or regime changes. No border or regime changes. Large morale boost for Iran. Large morale boost for Iran.

Key Terms Fundamentalism- A movement or attitude stressing strict and literal adherence to a set of basic principles. Fundamentalism- A movement or attitude stressing strict and literal adherence to a set of basic principles. Fanaticism- Outlook or behavior. Fanaticism- Outlook or behavior. Terrorism- The systematic use of terror to gain something. Terrorism- The systematic use of terror to gain something.

Key Terms – Cont. Prophet- One who is an interpreter of the will of God. Prophet- One who is an interpreter of the will of God. Republic - A political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them. Republic - A political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them. Imperialism - An idea of extending govt. power by gaining control of other areas. Imperialism - An idea of extending govt. power by gaining control of other areas. Tyranny - A form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.). Tyranny - A form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.).

Key Terms – Cont. Hijab- Veil worn by Iranian women. Hijab- Veil worn by Iranian women. Revolution- A sudden, radical, or complete change. Revolution- A sudden, radical, or complete change. Shah- King of Iran. Shah- King of Iran. Theocracy – Govt. by religion. Theocracy – Govt. by religion. Persepolis-Town in Iran. Persepolis-Town in Iran. Martyr- A person who voluntarily suffers death as the penalty of witnessing to and refusing to renounce a religion Martyr- A person who voluntarily suffers death as the penalty of witnessing to and refusing to renounce a religion

Notable Individuals – Cont. Karl Marx-( ) Karl Marx-( ) Philosopher, social scientist, historian and revolutionary. Philosopher, social scientist, historian and revolutionary. Laid the foundation for communism. Laid the foundation for communism. Fidel Castro –(1926- ) Fidel Castro –(1926- ) Former Prime Minister of Cuba. Former Prime Minister of Cuba. Communist leader. Communist leader.

Notable Individuals Reza Shah-( ) Reza Shah-( ) King of Iran who was overthrown, and went into exile, in King of Iran who was overthrown, and went into exile, in Ayatollah Khomeini ) Ayatollah Khomeini ) Leader of the revolution and founder of the Islamic Republic. Leader of the revolution and founder of the Islamic Republic. Ruled by theocracy. Ruled by theocracy.

Notable Individuals – Cont. Ali Khamenei – (1939- ) Ali Khamenei – (1939- ) Current Supreme Leader of Iran Current Supreme Leader of Iran Largest challenge- mass protests due to 2009 presidential elections. Largest challenge- mass protests due to 2009 presidential elections. Saddam Hussein – ( ) Saddam Hussein – ( ) Former President of Iraq and former Prime Minister of Iraq. Former President of Iraq and former Prime Minister of Iraq.

Persepolis Autobiographical graphic novel of Marjane Satrapi’s life. Autobiographical graphic novel of Marjane Satrapi’s life. Before and after the revolution. Before and after the revolution. Book 1-Childhood. Book 1-Childhood. –Revolution –Iran vs. Iraq War Book 2-High School and After.