Reading Guide Pp 385-387 Afghanistan
Reading guide over pp 385-387
- 1.Why have empires throughout history fought for control of Afghanistan?
- A.
Because of its wealthof farmland and natural resources
- B.
Its strategic location where Southwest Asia, Central Asia, and South Asia meet
- C.
Because of its many sea ports and their value in trading
- 2.Who fought for control of Afghanistan in the 1800,s?
- A.
The Mongol and Russian Armies
- B.
Great Britain and Scotland
- C.
Russia and Great Britain
- 3.Who won the conflict mentioned in question 3?
- A.
Mongolia
- B.
Russia
- C.
Great Britain
- 4.What did each side want in this conflict?
- A.
Russia wanted to reach a warm-water sea port and England wanted to protect its Indian colonies
- B.
Great Britain wanted a warm-water sea port and Mongolia wanted to take over India
- C.
Mongolia wanted a warm water sea port and Russia wanted to be close to Indian territories
- 5.Who invaded Afghanistan in 1979 and controlled it throughout the 1980s?
- A.
Soviet Union
- B.
United States
- C.
Great Britain
- 6.What is the name of the local conservative Muslim group that took control of Afghanistan after 1989 until the US ousted them from power?
- A.
Muslim League
- B.
Al-Quaida
- C.
Taliban
- 7.How do most Afghans make a living?
- A.
Service industries
- B.
Subsistence farming
- C.
Technology jobs in cities
- 8.Why is Afghanistan's economy weak?
- A.
Years of war have weakened the economy
- B.
There are no natural resources there
- C.
They have no sea ports
- 9.What is one cultural aspect that most Afghans share?
- A.
Most speak the same language
- B.
Most have the same heritage
- C.
Most share the Muslim faith
- 10.What is one cultural aspect left form the Mongols rule?
- A.
Kite flying
- B.
Cricket
- C.
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