Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;
Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;
H to show hint;
A reads text to speech;
26 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
What major ethnic groups live in Afghanistan?
|
The Pashtuns, Uzbeks, Turkmen,
Tajiks, Hazaras, Nuristanis, Aimaqs, and the Balochis are the major ethnic groups that live in Afghanistan. |
|
What clothing do women who live in Afghanistan wear?
|
Women who live in Afghanistan wear dresses, scarves and robes.
|
|
What is the major religion of Afghanistan?
|
The major religion of Afghanistan is Islam.
|
|
What is a burqa?
|
A burqua is a long robe with a hood that covers all of a ladies body.
|
|
What is the major mountain range located in Afghanistan?
|
The major mountain range in Afghanistan is the Hindu Kush range.
|
|
What color is the flag of the Taliban government?
|
The flag of the Taliban government is white.
|
|
What are the four major rivers of Afghanistan?
|
The four major river systems are the Amu Darya, the Oxus of antiquity; the Hilmand; and the Kabul.
|
|
What continent is Afghanistan located on?
|
Afghanistan is located on the continent of Asia.
|
|
Which river in Afghanistan leads to the ocean?
|
Only the Kabul River leads to the ocean.
|
|
What is a chapan?
|
A chapan is a coat that a man living in Afghanistan wears.
|
|
What languages are spoken in Afghanistan?
|
The languages spoken in Afghanistan are Pashto and Dari.
|
|
What pattern are the colors of the new flag of Afghanistan?
|
The pattern of the colors of the new flag of Afghanistan are vertical stripes.
|
|
What is the capital city of Afghanistan?
|
The capital city of Afghanistan is Kabul.
|
|
What transportation is available in Afghanistan?
|
The transportation available in Afghanistan is barge, automobile, hooved animal, airplane and helicopter.
|
|
What are the major minerals and resources of Afghanistan?
|
The major minerals and resources of Afghanistan are: natural gas, petroleum, coal, copper, chromite, talc, barites, sulfur, lead, zinc, iron ore, salt, precious and semiprecious stones.
|
|
What is the Taliban government of Afghanistan?
|
The Taliban government of Afghanistan are those people who are in charge and working for Islam.
|
|
What major desert is located in Afghanistan?
|
The Margo desert is located in Afghanistan.
|
|
What is a pakol?
|
A pakol is a hat that a man living in Afghanistan wears.
|
|
What are Afghanistan's main industries?
|
Afghanistan's main industries are textiles, processed foods and agricultural products.
|
|
What is the Khyber Pass?
|
The Khyber Pass is a passage through the Hindu Kush mountain range. It connects Pakistan with Afghanistan.
|
|
What clothing do men who live in Afghanistan wear?
|
They wear hats, turbans and coats.
|
|
What are Afghanistan's major crops?
|
Afghanistan's major crops are wheat and rice.
|
|
What are the colors of the old flag of Afghanistan?
|
The colors of the old flag of Afghanistan are green, white and black.
|
|
What is a lungee?
|
A lungee is a turban that a man living in Afghanistan wears.
|
|
What is the pattern of colors of the old flag of Afghanistan?
|
The pattern of colors of the old flag of Afghanistan are horizontal stripes.
|
|
What are the colors of the new flag of Afghanistan?
|
The colors of the new flag of Afghanistan are maroon, black and green.
|