Kite Runner Webquest Review

What continent is Afghanistan on?

• Africa

• Asia

• North America

• South America

Iran and Pakistan border Afghanistan

• True

• False

What is the capital of Afghanistan?

• Kabul

• Canada

• Springfield

• Kathmandu

What happened to Afghanistan in 1921?

• Afghanistan becomes an independent nation

• Afghanistan goes to war with Iraq

• Afghanistan breaks out in a civil war

What happened to Afghanistan in 1933?

• The Taliban take control of Afghanistan

• The United States formally recognizes Afghanistan

• Zahir Shah becomes the new king and rules in peace for 40 years

What major event happened in 1973 in Afghanistan?

• Mohammed Daoud Khan is killed in a communist coup.

• The Afghan Communist Party secretly forms.

• The People’s Democratic Party of Afghanistan, comes to power. Mohammed Daoud Khan abolishes the monarchy and names himself president. The Republic of Afghanistan is established with firm ties to the USSR.

What happens in Afghanistan in 1992?

• A Civil War happens and the Mujahadeen and other rebel groups, with the aid of turncoat government troops, storm the capital, Kabul, and oust Najibullah from power.

• The Taliban, rises to power on promises of peace.

• More than 1 million Afghans flee to neighboring Pakistan.

The Taliban promised peace. The Taliban’s initial message of security and stability was an alternative to the chaos.

• True

• False

Islam is a religion.

• True

• False

Billions of people follow Islam today

• Yes

• No