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Materials

1. Iran - Map (LonelyPlanet.com)
   Provides a map of Iran with information on each major city. 9-01
2. Middle East Map (LonelyPlanet.com)
   Provides a map of the Middle East, with information available on each country and each major city. 9-01

Papers

1. Cyrus the Great (Oznet.net)
   Provides a short biography of Cyrus the great, ruler of Persia, ancient Iran. "Cyrus was the first Achaemenian Emperor of Persia, who issued a decree on his aims and policies, later hailed as his charter of the rights of nations. Inscribed on a clay cylinder, this is known to be the first declaration of Human Rights, and is now kept at the British Museum." Select "Cyrus" on the left. 2-02
2. Cyrus the Great (Oznet.net)
   Provides a short biography of Cyrus the great. "Cyrus was the first Achaemenian Emperor of Persia, who issued a decree on his aims and policies, later hailed as his charter of the rights of nations. Inscribed on a clay cylinder, this is known to be the first declaration of Human Rights, and is now kept at the British Museum." Select "Cyrus" on the left. 2-02
3. Iran (Library of Congress)
   Provides a history of the country, including culture, government, economy, and more. Also includes geographic information. 1-02
4. Iran (LonelyPlanet.com)
   Provides information on the cultures and physical properties of countries of the world. 9-01
5. Iran (Sunumi.com)
   Provides maps and sources of information on the country and some major cities. 10-01
6. Iran (U.S. State Department)
   Provides a history of each country, including culture, government, economy, and more. 1-02
7. Iran - Cities (LonelyPlanet.com)
   Provides a description of Tehran and other major cities of Iran. 9-01
8. Iran - Culture and Religion (LonelyPlanet.com)
   Provides a short description of the culture and Muslim religion of Iran. 9-01
9. Iran - History (LonelyPlanet.com)
   Provides a history of Iran, starting with the 6th century BC. 9-01
10. Iranian Response to September 11th (Time.com)
    Discusses the mixed reactions of the Iranian government, after over 20 years of conflict with the USA. Shows a picture of Iranian women holding candles to show sympathy to the people of the USA--against orders of the Iranian government. The police blew out the candles, but the women kept relighting them. Even the Iranian government changed its position and sent official condolences. Also called 911, 9-11, or 9/11. 10-01
11. Palestine (Sunumi.com)
    Provides maps and sources of information on the political area and some major cities. (Palestine is a political division of Israel. It is not a country.) 10-01