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WorksheetsQuiz on the Taliban and Afghanistan
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 11mins
Which is a central idea of the article?
The Taliban ran Afghanistan from 1996 to 2001.
About 6 million Afghans are at risk of starving.
Many people are fighting back against the Taliban’s restrictions affecting Afghan women.
Gardez is a city in eastern Afghanistan.
Which of the following best describes the Taliban’s rule over Afghanistan?
democratic
humanitarian
restrictive
sustainable
What does tolerance mean in this sentence? “The Taliban oppose democracy and the tolerance of different faiths.”
acceptance
banning
interpretation
prohibition
Which question is answered in the section “A War-Ravaged Nation”?
Why did the Soviet Union invade Afghanistan?
Why did the U.S. go to war in Afghanistan?
How are foreign governments responding to the Taliban retaking power?
How are women and girls fighting back?
Which one of these events led to the others?
The Taliban retook power in Afghanistan.
U.S. troops battled the Taliban for 20 years.
The U.S. and its allies invaded Afghanistan.
Al Qaeda attacked the U.S. in 2001.
According to the sidebar “Afghanistan: Key Moments,” which event happened first?
Al Qaeda attacked the U.S.
The U.S. armed Afghans against the Soviets.
The Taliban first seized power.
The U.S. withdrew from Afghanistan.
How did life change for Afghan women after the U.S. ousted the Taliban in 2001?
Women could leave their homes only if they were accompanied by a male relative.
People who broke rules risked beatings, prison, and death.
Girls of all ages could attend school.
Women had to wear burkas in public.
Which detail explains the main reason for the current economic crisis in Afghanistan?
“The U.S. helped set up a new, democratic Afghan government.”
“Tens of thousands of Afghan soldiers and civilians were killed.”
“Because most Western nations consider the Taliban to be a terrorist organization, they’ve cut off aid to the country.”
“But schools have remained closed ever since.”
Which section of the article is best supported by the photo of a man handing out bread?
“A War-Ravaged Nation”
“Multiple Crises”
“International Response”
“Not Giving Up”
Which statement does the article best support?
People are risking their lives to speak out against the injustices Afghan women face.
Taliban leaders are keeping their promises to set up less restrictive policies.
Currently, the future of Afghanistan is bright.
Most foreign governments will soon resume sending aid to Afghanistan.
What is the capital of Afghanistan?
(a)
In which direction would you travel to get from the capital city to Jalalabad?
(a)
What mountain range stretches across the northeastern part of Afghanistan?
Wakhan
Hindu Kush
Dasht-E Margot
Registan
Which two labeled deserts are in the southern part of the country?
Helmand Desert
Dasht-e Margo Desert
Wakhan Desert
Registan Desert
Which river forms the border between Afghanistan and Uzbekistan?
(a)
The Khyber Pass connects Afghanistan to which bordering country?
(a)
Which city is located at approximately 32°N, 66°E?
(a)
