Tuesday, December 8, 2009
The Kite Runner - Ethnic groups in Afghanistan
Afghanistan has approximately 8 major ethnic groups residing within 34 provinces or mini-states, each having its own distinct cultural and political identity. The 8 major ethnic groups are the Pashtuns, Tajiks, Hazaras, Uzbeks, Turkmen, Nuristanis, Aimaqs and Balochis. Using the reading from class, please answer the following questions on your blog.
1. What is the population of Afghanistan?
2. How many major ethnic groups are there in Afghanistan? Which groups do Amir and Hassan belong to?
3. What are the two official languages of Afghanistan? How many other languages are spoken in Afghanistan?
4. What is the major religion in Afghanistan?
5. Which two ethnic groups are the largest in Afganistan?
6. What is the main language of the Pashtuns?
7. Why are the Pashtuns so influential in Afghanistan?
8. Approximately how many Tajiks are there in Afghanistan?
9. Where do most Hazaras reside?
10. Which ethnic groups were historically best known for farming?
11. Which ethnic groups are best known as nomads or for camel breeding?
12. Which Muslim sect to do the majority of Muslims in Afghanistan belong to?
13. What are the Tajiks best known for?
14. What sect of Muslims do most Hazaras belong to?
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