1. Ancient Persian religion

2. Symbol of ancient Persian religion representing good thoughts, good words, and good deeds

3. Traditional Iranian textile

4. Informal name for the large Iranian-American community in Los Angeles

5. Epic hero in ancient Mesopotamian literature, often associated with Iran

6. Underground irrigation system developed in Iran

6. Nomadic Iranian ethnic group

7. Large salt desert located in southeastern Iran

8. Ancient capital of the Persian Empire

9. Official language of Iran

10. Northwestern Iranian language spoken in Mazandaran Province

11. Title for the former monarch of Iran

12. Leader of the 1979 Iranian Revolution

13. Expensive spice cultivated in Iran

14. Traditional table setting for Persian New Year

15. Nationality of people from Iran

16. City famous for its Islamic architecture