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Afghanistan

Afghan Star

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Human Geography
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Islamic State of Afghanistan
Anti-Shi'ism
Government of Afghanistan
Organized crime
Taliban
Totalitarianism
Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan
Afghanistan
Kabul
Amrullah Saleh
Ahmad Shah Massoud

Afghan Star 1. What did you learn about Afghanistan prior to watching this film? Be specific. I learned that the majority of the population is Sunni Muslims. 2. Describe the cultural landscape of Afghanistan. There are snowcapped mountains, deserts, people love music and dancing but certain groups condemn it. 3. Why is Afghanistan a ?developing? country? Be specific. Many years of war have crippled the country finically. 4. Why do Afghanis love music? Why was music banned during the Taliban regime? It bring joy to a once war torn country. The Taliban were Islamic extremist group who thought music was ungodly. 5. What is Afghan Star? How is it similar and/or different to American Idol?

The Kite Runner

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Asia
The Kite Runner
Kite Runner
Khaled Hosseini
Pashtun people
Taliban
Afghanistan
Hassan

Simran Ghooi The Kite Runner Study Guide Setting: -Afghanistan and Pakistan -Later on California -1975 until present day Major Characters: Amir: A young wealthy Pashtun boy living in 1975 Kabul (later on in Fremont, California); committed a crime against his best friend, Hassan and wants redemption; Amir is always trying to impress his father and win over his approval Hassan: A young son of a servant in Amir?s household; He?s Amir?s best friend is a kind-hearted and strong character (also Amir?s half brother); Gets raped when he was a young boy for ?being Hazara? by Assef (Amir witnesses this, but says nothing); Baba treats him with a lot of respect and like he?s a ?strong man?
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