Who are the Pashtuns?
What other name are Pashtuns referred to as?
Pathans
Who are Pashtuns the descendant of?
The Great king King Saul of Israel or the Aryans from India
What is Pashtunwali?
A way of life
What are some things that differentiates the Pashtuns from other ethnic groups (mentioned in the presentation)?
Their tribal spirit, a sophisticated code of honour, moral and ethical rules of behaviour, the demand for martial bravery, reasonable actions and consultation, a system of customary legal norms, faith in Islam
How do people who don't agree with the Pashtunwali lifestyle usually get treated?
They are discriminated against
What are the main languages Pashtuns speak?
Pashto and/or Urdu
What roles do most Pashtuns have?
Sedentary farmers and cattle herders
What are some important Pashtunwali cultural values (shown in presentation)?
Hospitality, loyalty, justice, bravery, faith, honor, revenge, country
Does the Pashtunwali life have a multitude of expectations people accepting it should be ok with?
Yes
What makes people " outsiders?"
People who are geologically isolated and who have different beliefs from the majority
Where do Pashtuns reside?
In the Hindu Kush in (northern Afghanistan) and/or northern stretch of Indus River (Pakistan)
Which branch of Islam is the majority in Afghanistan?
Sunni
Which branch of Islam in considered a minority in Islam?
Shia
When did Pakistan annex the borders of the Pathan region which gave birth to Pathan Independence?
1947
Why are Hazaras considered the "outsiders?"
They look different from "most" Afghanistan & practice Islam differently from the majority
What are Pashtuns recognized as in India, Afghanistan, and Pakistan?
Brave warriors, known for serving in the military
How do most Pashtuns see outsiders?
As animals that create distrust and arguments