1. Males’ clothing in Iran must conceal whatever is between the neck and knee, loose and not see-through, so that the private areas remain unconcealed. （ ）
A:对
B:错
答案:对
2. Rudaki is considered as the “father of Persian literature” and he created the concept of the diwan and developed the literary forms of poetry. （ ）
A:对
B:错
答案:对
3.In 2016, President Xi Jinping made a successful visit to Iran, during which the two heads of state agreed to establish comprehensive strategic partnership. （ ）
A:对
B:错
答案:对
4.The Islamic Republic was formed and the charismatic cleric Ayatollah Khomeini became the supreme leader in 1979. （ ）
A:对
B:错
答案:对
5.The exhibition entitled Splendors in Smalt: Art of Yuan Blue-and-White Porcelain held by Shanghai Museum in January 2013 borrowed 10 pieces from Iran. （ ）
A:错
B:对
答案:对
6. Peroz and his son, Narsieh, were both given the title of the General of the Left Militant Guard. （ ）
A:错
B:对
答案:错
7. All Iranian women in Modern times can dress in a more western way. （ ）
A:错
B:对
答案:错
8.Persian Village or called Bosi Zhuang in Yangzhou Jiangsu province, is also the best witness of the long-lasting communication and integration of China and Iran in ancient time. （ ）
A:对
B:错
答案:对
9.China remains Iran's largest buyer of crude oil, which is one of Iran's largest exports. （ ）
A:对
B:错
答案:对
10.Under Darius’s rule, Zoroastrianism became the state religion, providing a cohesive sense of identity across the vast empire. （ ）
A:对
B:错
答案:对
11. Zhang qian’s envoy to the western regions contributes the first encounter between China and Persia in the history. （ ）
A:错
B:对
A:错 B:对 13.Zoroastrianism was promoted as an official and well-defined creed administration was consolidated by the Sasanian Empire (224–651CE). （ ）
A:错 B:对 14. In the Iranian food philosophy, “hot” foods should balance with “cold” food. （ ）
A:对 B:错 15. Alcoholic beverages are not allowed in Iran. （ ）
A:对 B:错 16.Which of the following about Iranian food culture are true? （ ）
17. When will Nowruz begin in Iranian solar calendar ?（ ）
A:Spring begins B:The rains C:Grain buds D:Vernal equinox 18. In terms of Persian sculptures, most of which have managed to survive as time has gone on? （ ）
A:Statues B:Stone reliefs C:Ceramic ware D:Metalwork sculptures 19. The king who started the Greco-Persian War was （ ）.
A:Cyrus the Great B:Darius the Great C:Cambyses II D:Xerxes 20. How many saffron flowers are needed to produce one gram of saffron? （ ）
A:About 150 B:About 190 C:About 170 D:About 140 21. With which country does Iran share the giant off-shore South Pars field in the Persian Gulf? （ ）
A:Turkey B:Qatar C:Jordan D:Israel 22. Currently which of the following foreign cities links Iran to the outside markets that would otherwise be cut off by the country’s relative isolation? （ ）
A:Amman B:Dubai C:Istanbul D:Baghdad 23. At present, how many key palace structures does Golestan Palace complex consist of? （ ）
A:Eight B:Six C:Seven D:Nine 24. What were some important discoveries that were made during the reign of the Median Empire? （ ）
A:Chogha zanbil, Godin Tepe, and Babajan, etc. B:Tepe Nush-i Jan, Godin Tepe, and Babajan, etc. C:Shahr-i Sokhta, Godin Tepe, and Babajan, etc. D:Godin Tepe, Sialk, and Ecbatana , etc. 25.Blue was one of the favorite colors of Muslims because ____. （ ）
A:It symbolizes "the treasure in the desert"- water. B:It means melancholy. C:It is beautiful. D:It is special and unique. 26. Who drew the first maps of the sky, using stylized animals to depict the constellations? （ ）
A:Darwin B:Biruni C:Tycho Brahe D:Avicenna 27. In a business meeting, Iranians place emphasis on the following except （ ）.
A:Body language B:Decent Dress C:Business cards D:Utmost courtesy 28. Currently, who are the biggest producers of saffron in the world? （ ）
A:Italians B:Vietnamese C:Iranians D:Indians 29. The images of Persian nobles and princes on silver plates of Northern Wei Dynasty excavated in Taiyuan demonstrates the cultural exchange between Sassanian Persia and _______Dynasty . （ ）
A:Tang B:Northern and Southern C:Song D:Qing 30. Which of the following was not brought by Zhang Qian to Han Dynasty? （ ）
A:Ferghana Horse B:Rice C:Watermelon D:Grape 31. What is Shah Cheragh, a holy monument in Shiraz, most famous for? （ ）
A:Its holy place as one of the best and most relaxing places B:Its spectacular mirror work of the interior space and the dome chamber. C:Being as a source of inspiration for Iranian artists and architects D:The elegance and beauty of the tiles and the architecture there 32. Throughout its domination, Persian art was influenced by art from other countries and regions except （ ）.
A:Indian Art B:Greek Art C:Sumerian Art D:Chinese Art 33.Where was the starting point of the Maritime Silk Road ? （ ）
A:Quanzhou B:Yangzhou C:Hangzhou D:Shanghai 34. Due to the country being mostly covered by earth, sand, and rock, what does Iranian architecture usually make use of? （ ）
A:rock or adobe element B:gravel or sand C:brick or adobe elements D:sand or brick 35. What was the Europe like in the age of the famous Persian healer Avicenna when the East was where the knowledge resided? （ ）
A:An enlightened place B:A prosperous place C:A civilized continent D:A cesspool of ignorance and filth 36. Which of the following architecture is located in the center of Isfahan and is full of breathtaking instances of Persian architecture? （ ）
A:The Naqsh-e Jahan Square B:The Eram Garden C:The Nasir ol Molk Mosque D:The Shah Mosque 37. According to the Traditional Persian Medicine what leads to the onset of disease? （ ）
A:Laziness B:Too much exercise C:The imbalance in body and humors D:Irregular diet 38. How does Iran rank among countries in the world as regards the number of World Heritage Sites recognized by UNESCO? （ ）
A:The eighth B:The nineth C:The seventh D:The fifth 39. Which one is not brought from west to China during the Silk Road ? （ ）
A:Cucumber B:Porcelain C:Watermelon D:Grape 40. What were common artifacts of the Pre-Persian style from 3500 BC to 1200 BC? （ ）
A:Animal style art and pottery B:Large bowls and goblets C:Delicate porcelain and goblets D:Bronze objects and bowls 41. which of the following statement is not right? （ ）
42. Which of following about the Muslim Conquest is not true? （ ）
A:The Muslim conquerors adopted many Sassanid administrative practices. B:The Muslim conquerors adopted Iranian court ceremonial practices. C:The Muslim conquerors adopted the Sassanid coinage system. D:The Muslim conquerors are not influenced by Iranian practices in any ways. 43. In terms of Persian architecture, which three of the following elements are shared between most of the historical monuments? （ ）
A:domes B:iwans C:balcony D:symmetry 44.Which of the followings about Hafez is right? （ ）
A:It is generally believed that Hafez was a Sufi. B:Hafez brought the ghazal, a lyric poem of 6 to 15 couplets linked by unity of subject and symbolism, to perfection. C:Hafez regarded love as the central value of human existence. D:Hafez’s poetry is often used as an entertaining ritual during gatherings. 45.Which of the following about Sino-Iranian relationship is right? （ ）
A:Communication between the two countries stopped during Yuan Dynasty. B:China and Persia began to communicate during the Han Dynasty. C:Mutual communication between China and Persia was constant during Tang Dynasty. D:Blue and White Porcelain witnessed the fusion of two cultures. 46. Which two of the following Iranian constructions are not among the most beautiful and majestic buildings that the world has ever seen? （ ）
A:high-rises B:huge wooden structures C:masonry buildings D:stone walls 47.In the 13th century, the famous Iranian poet Saadi wrote about his unforgettable travel to ____.（ ）
A:Quanzhou B:Beijing C:Kashgar (Xinjiang Autonomous Region) D:Guangzhou
