Ancient Persia: Reflection

Worksheet Description

The Persian culture highly valued the truth. They considered lying to be the worst and most shameful thing that a person could do. What is your highest value and why? Is this value reflected in the culture around you? In what way? If not, why do you think others in your culture don’t share your esteem for this value?

It prompts students to reflect on their own personal values in relation to truth, and to critically assess how this value is perceived and practiced within their contemporary culture. The questions aim to evoke contemplation about the alignment or divergence of ancient Persian values with modern cultural norms. An illustrative image associated with ancient Persia complements the theme of the worksheet.

The worksheet aims to instill in students a deep sense of reflection about cultural values, prompting them to bridge connections between ancient civilizations and contemporary society. By comparing the significance of truth in ancient Persia to its present-day context, students learn to appreciate the evolution and variance of values across different societies and timeframes. Additionally, the activity cultivates critical thinking, urging students to discern cultural nuances and analyze the reasons behind them. Above all, this worksheet seeks to foster personal introspection, challenging students to evaluate their own beliefs and the societal influences shaping them.