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Iran Mrs. Reed via Mrs. Barker 8 th grade Geography

Iranian History Persian Empire-established 500 B.C. Persian Empire-established 500 B.C. Greatest empire of its time Greatest empire of its time

Alexander the Great and King Darius In 300 B.C. Alexander the Great defeated the Persian Empire. In 300 B.C. Alexander the Great defeated the Persian Empire.

In A.D. 600s, Arabs invaded the region and established Islam. Persian culture became elements of the Islamic civilization. In A.D. 600s, Arabs invaded the region and established Islam. Persian culture became elements of the Islamic civilization.

Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi, Emperor of Iran. In 1921, military officer seizes control of government and proposes reform. His title Shah, is an old Persian word that means King. In 1921, military officer seizes control of government and proposes reform. His title Shah, is an old Persian word that means King.

In 1941, the shah is succeeded by his son. In 1941, the shah is succeeded by his son.

1979-the shah is overthrown and Iranian Republic is formed. American hostages are taken with approval from the government the shah is overthrown and Iranian Republic is formed. American hostages are taken with approval from the government.,

Iran-Iraq War Iraq leader, Saddam Hussein hopes to increase his land holdings and prestige in the Arab world. Iraq leader, Saddam Hussein hopes to increase his land holdings and prestige in the Arab world.

People & Government Iran is a theocracy-it is ruled by religious leaders. Iran is a theocracy-it is ruled by religious leaders.

The government has supported terrorism and the destruction of Israel. The government has supported terrorism and the destruction of Israel.

The population is diverse, with ethnic Persians in the majority. The population is diverse, with ethnic Persians in the majority.

The Shia (Shiite) branch of Islam is the official religion. The Shia (Shiite) branch of Islam is the official religion.