Taliban and Afghanistan

Which of the following maps shows Afghanistan?

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Which flag represents the country of Afghanistan?

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What is the capital city of Afghanistan?

• Kabul

• Nepal

• Kuwait

• Basrah

• Delhi

What is the population of Afghanistan?

• About 10 million people

• About 20 million people

• About 38 million people

• About 26 million people

What is the major religion in Afghanistan?

• Islam

• Christianity

• Buddhism

• Judaism

How long were US troops stationed in Afghanistan?

• 5 years

• 10 years

• 20 years

• 25 years

Which of the following was NOT a reason why the United States invaded Afghanistan?

• Free the people from the brutal rule of the Taliban

• The Taliban allowed Al Qaeda in their country and because of 9/11

• The Taliban had challenged the US by saying they could beat them in a war

New Zealand sent troops to Afghanistan to serve alongside the United States

• True

• False

What is the name of the group who have retaken control in Afghanistan?

• Mujahudeen

• Al Qaeda

• ISIS

• The Taliban

Why are Afghan people trying to flee Afghanistan?

• They're worried that the country will fall apart.

• They have harsh laws which limit women's rights

• Some people are worried about being targeted - especially those who helped the Americans.

• They have banned many things, including music, and have very harsh public punishments for breaking the law

• All of the above