Pakistan and Afghanistan music is similar to some Indian music. Looking closely at the map, which type of Indian music is most likely the strongest influence?

Our first stop is Pakistan. Pakistan was a British colony until it became an independent nation in 1947. As a British colony, it was governed by:

India and Pakistan have a longstanding conflict which is largely about religious differences. India is mostly Hindu. Pakistan is mostly:

Because Pakistan is located between South Asia, Central Asia and the Middle East, its music draws on Pashto, Farsi, Punjabi and many other folk styles. When music is influenced my many styles, we often call it:

The most widely known Pakistani musical style is Qawwali, devotional music performed by a group of eight or nine men (and they’re ALWAYS men) called a humawa.

Devotional means that the music is for:

Which instrument families are represented in this jazz ensemble? Check all that apply.

Listen carefully. What is the name of the recognizable tune?

The next country we visit, Afghanistan, is mountainous and land-locked.

How long has this country struggled for independence from foreign influence?

The two main languages spoken in Afghanistan are Pashto and Dari. Which ethic group most likely speaks Pashto?

A very common ancient instrument in Afghanistan has a hollowed-out body of wood with a long neck and strings. This Arab fiddle is also known as the Rabab. Which is the mostly likely picture of the Rabab?

Which instruments are performing in this video?

Which American show does this video of "Afghan Star" resemble?

The Koran is:

Today we learned about music from: