Khorasan

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Khorasan?Northeastern Iran
2. How many people live in Khorasan?Approximately 6.5 million people (across the three modern provinces)
3. What is the capital of Khorasan?Mashhad (capital of Razavi Khorasan province)
4. Why are Khorasan carpets so special?Khorasan carpets are famous because they have beautiful designs, bright natural colors, and are made from high‑quality wool. They are made by hand and passed down from one generation to the next.
5. How do people in Khorasan get water for farming?People use underground aqueducts called qanats and modern irrigation to bring water to farms in oases and valleys. This helps them grow crops even in the dry desert.

Qanats: Ancient underground aqueducts used to transport water from aquifers to settlements in arid regions.
Silk Road: A historical network of trade routes that connected the East and West, facilitating cultural and economic exchange.
Shia Islam: One of the two main branches of Islam, with a significant following in Iran and Khorasan.