Persia
a theocratic Islamic republic in the Middle East in western Asia; Iran was the core of the ancient empire that was known as Persia until 1935; rich in oil
ibn-Sina
Arabian physician and influential Islamic philosopher; his interpretation of Aristotle influenced St. Thomas Aquinas; writings on medicine were important for almost 500 years (980-1037)
Omar Khayyam
Persian poet and mathematician and astronomer whose poetry was popularized by Edward Fitzgerald's translation (1050-1123)
mosque
(Islam) a Muslim place of worship that usually has a minaret
bazaar
a street of small shops (especially in Orient)
minaret
slender tower with balconies
think tank
a company that does research for hire and issues reports on the implications
