Central Asia

The countries of Central Asia were once republics of Russia / Soviet Union

Many of the people in Central Asia are farmers and nomadic herders

The climate in Central Asia is generally dry

The Silk Road was an important part of Central Asia's history

Islam is the main religion in Central Asia

Afghanistan is a poor country with a history of war and violence

The U.S. invaded Afghanistan as a result of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks

The terrorist group Al Queda was led by Osama bin Laden

The strict Islamic group that ruled Afghanistan was the Taliban

Women and girls were treated fairly by the Taliban and had the same rights as men.