Mahsa Amini protests

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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

https://smallwhale.org/articles/mahsa-amini-protests

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. What is the date of mahsa amini's death?September 16, 2022
2. What is the key slogan?'Woman, Life, Freedom' (Zan, Zendegi, Azadi)
3. Who was Mahsa Amini and why did her death matter?Mahsa Amini was a 22‑year‑old Kurdish woman who died after being arrested for not wearing a hijab. Her death made many people angry and sparked protests across Iran.
4. What were the protests about?People wanted more freedom for women, especially to choose how to dress, and later they asked for bigger changes in the government.

Mandatory Hijab Law: Iranian law requiring women to cover their hair and body in public spaces.
Guidance Patrol: Iran's morality police responsible for enforcing Islamic dress codes and social behaviors.
Hybrid War: A term used to describe a conflict involving conventional military tactics, irregular warfare, and cyber warfare, often with political and ideological objectives.
Crimes Against Humanity: Widespread or systematic attacks against a civilian population, such as murder, torture, or persecution.