Iran Hostage Crisis Worksheet -- Crossword Puzzle Review

This Iran Hostage Crisis Crossword Puzzle Review is a great way for students to immerse themselves in this key event of the late 1970s. The crisis, after all, was one of the large-scale reasons for the defeat of Jimmy Carter and the victory of Ronald Reagan in the 1980 presidential election.


IDEAL FOR:
Reviewing before a test or quiz
Homework that goes beyond the text
Substitute lesson plans
Outside research on the topic

WHAT THIS IMPERIALISM IN AFRICA CROSSWORD PUZZLE INCLUDES:

--28 Terms and 28 clues covering key aspects of the Iran Hostage Crisis
--Puzzle Page with Word Bank for a Basic Level Activity
--Puzzle Page without Word Bank for an Advanced Level Activity
--Solution Page with both Answer Grid and Answer List


WORD BANK / ANSWERS USED IN THIS IRAN HOSTAGE CRISIS PUZZLE ACTIVITY:

Algeria
Ayatollah
Canada
Carter
Cia
Eight billion dollars
Embassy
Fifty-two
Four hundred forty-four
Guests
Helicopters
Hunger strike
Khomeini
Mock execution
Mohammad Reza Pahlavi
National Xmas Tree
New York
Oil
One
Operation Eagle Claw
Reagan
Shah
Solitary
Tehran
Theocracy
Thirteen
Tickertape
West Germany


As the list above demonstrates, this history puzzle page provides a thorough look at the basic facts and figures surrounding the crisis. What better way for students to go over this key information -- and probably learn a few new things along the way -- than to enjoy themselves as they complete an engaging Iran Hostage Crisis puzzle?