System of Gov
Who was occasionally the head of the state of the government other then the king?
the queen
What group of people was education limited too?
girls and people who lived in rural areas.
The most populated ethnic group
Pashtuns
A very thin bread, usually used as plating for meats and stews.
Lavash
What was Abdur Rahman Khan's nickname?
Iron Amir
The position of the monarch was typically inherited within..?
the royal family
what is the the curriculum heavily influenced by?
by Islamic teachings and traditions.
What islamic group was more popular?
Sunni
What type of music arose in the 1950s?
Pop
What was the rivalry between the British and Russian Empires known as?
The Great Game
What kind of system of government did Afghanistan have before 1973?
hereditary monarch
The monarchy made efforts to modernize the education system under who?
King Zahir Shah
What percent of Afghanistans population were Pashtuns?
40%
The national dance of Afghanistan.
Attan dance
When did Afghanistan gain its independence?
1919
what is a hereditary monarch?
A hereditary monarchy is a system of government where leadership is passed down within a ruling family
What traditional roles played a significant role?
apprenticeships and informal instruction
The game where horsemen must secure the headless carcass of a goat.
Buzkashi
Who worked to reunite Afghanistan after the first Anglo-Afghan war?
Dost Mohammad
nobility and aristocracy
Arabic, Islamic studies, and Persian literature were emphasized.
When the School of Fine Arts in Kabul was established.
1930s
Who signed the Treaty of Gandamak?
Yaqub Khan