Historical memory and the restoration of heritage
Answers are for parents and teachers.
1
Write four sentences about one historical monument in your region or city: name, location, period and why it matters.
Sample: the monument’s name, the city, the century it was built and its cultural importance are given.
2
Write the three official days of remembrance and their years in a table.
9 May (1999), 31 August (2001), 2 September (2017).
3
Why are jubilees (of a city or scholar) not just celebrations but also a reason for research?
They encourage archaeological and historical research, restoration of monuments and publication of sources.
4
Exam-style: which festival has been celebrated as a nationwide holiday on 21 March since 1991?
Navruz.